CSSF Project Listings: 2013
Microbiology (Medical)

Junior Division

J1601

Bailee D. Ankrom, Grade 6
The Antioxidant Effects of Beta Carotene and Vitamin C on Agrobacterium tumefaciens Tumors as seen on Mammoth Sunflowers
Advisor: Ms. Elizabeth McDaniel
School: Sierra Waldorf School, Jamestown, Tuolumne County

J1602

Justin R. Aoyagi, Grade 8
Germophobia
Advisor: Mrs. Laura Miller
School: Holy Name School, San Francisco, San Francisco County

J1603

Hanna R. Erquiaga, Grade 7
Alicia N. Hoxie, Grade 7
The Battle of Chlorhexdine vs. Betadine
Advisor: Mrs. Sheri Cronin
School: Willits Charter School, Willits, Mendocino County

J1604 — Third Place

Amith T. Galivanche, Grade 7
Antimicrobial Activity of Clove Oil and Cinnamon Oil against Escherichia coli
Advisor: Dr. Ibtisam Khalaf
School: Redwood Middle School, Saratoga, Santa Clara County

J1605

Saachi Jhandi, Grade 7
Garlic Keeps Bacteria Away
Advisor: Mrs. Kelly Coombe
School: Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High School, Chico, Butte County

J1606

Janie Kim, Grade 8
Solution Sensation: A Study of the Antimicrobial Effectiveness of Contact Lens Solutions Against MRSA
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County

J1607

Priyanka J. Koliwad, Grade 7
Soccer Players Beware! Identifying and Preventing Bacterial Growth on Sports Equipment
Advisor: Ms. Kimberly Drutz
School: Burlingame Intermediate School, Burlingame, San Mateo County

J1608

Zoey N. Lykins, Grade 6
Bacteria Killers
Advisor: Mr. Don Scott
School: Cain (E.V.) Middle School, Auburn, Placer County

J1609 — Honorable Mention

Luca V. Mendoza, Grade 8
Can Electricity Kill Bacteria?
Advisor: Ms. Jana Wiener
School: Crossroads School for Arts and Science, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County

J1610 — First Place

Titus M. Patton, Grade 8
Antimicrobial Activity in Stingray Mucus: A New Source for Treatment of Infections
Advisor: Mrs. Kristen Hager
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger, Fresno County

J1611

Aspen S. Reed, Grade 8
Investigating Effects of Cajun Spices
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County

J1612 — Honorable Mention

Layla G. Stefanacci, Grade 8
The Antibacterial Effectiveness of Essential Oils
Advisor: Mrs. Courtney Robinson
School: Carden School of Fresno, Fresno, Fresno County

J1613 — Fourth Place

Michelle Q. Xu, Grade 8
Exploring the Use of Natural Herbs as a Novel and Safe Fruit and Vegetable Wash
Advisor: Dr. Stephanie Yaung
School: Redwood Middle School, Saratoga, Santa Clara County

J1698

Christian Castillo, Grade 8
Martha Villarreal, Grade 8
Antibiotic Harvester Ants
Advisor: Dr. Daniel Morse
School: Joe Baca Middle School, Bloomington, San Bernardino County

J1699 — Second Place

Dabney Margaret S. Doepner, Grade 6
Cancer, Children, and Chemotherapy: A Continued Study on Preventing Oral Infections
Advisor: Ms. Anne Akins
School: River Springs Charter, Temecula, Riverside County