CSSF Category Awards: 2014
Environmental Science

Junior Division

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J1119 — First Place

Anooshree L. Sengupta, Grade 8
Nanoparticle Pollution: A Growing Problem. The Effect of TiO(2) Nanoparticles on E. coli Growth in the Presence of Light
Advisor: Mrs. Kristen Morgensen
School: Harker (The) School, San Jose, Santa Clara County

J1108 — Second Place

Andres S. Gonzalez, Grade 7
School Milk: Carton or Plastic?
Advisor: Mrs. Lisa Lorch
School: St. Hyacinth Academy, San Jacinto, Riverside County

J1102 — Third Place

Jared T. Ellis, Grade 8
Using Kelp as an Indicator of Ocean Pollution
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County

J1120 — Fourth Place

Eva E.D. Szoboszlay, Grade 8
Macroinvertebrates in Local Stream Habitats: Effects of Habitat Type on Biodiversity
Advisor: Ms. Linh Pham
School: Old Orchard School, Campbell, Santa Clara County

J1105 — Honorable Mention

Dawson A. Galluzzi, Grade 8
Bacteria Beneath the Beach: A Study of E. coli and Coliforms in Sand from Parks and Beaches in Los Angeles County
Advisor: Mrs. Emily Hoffman
School: South Pasadena Middle School, South Pasadena, Los Angeles County

J1118 — Honorable Mention

Emma R. Schaefer-Whittall, Grade 7
The Costs of Idling
Advisor: Mrs. Sally Ghilarducci
School: Scotts Valley Middle School, Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz County