CSSF Category Awards: 2015
Environmental Science

Junior Division

Awards Ceremony photo to come

J1105 — First Place

Vincent A. Chen, Grade 8
The Use of Thamnocephalus to Analyze Water Qaulity of the Santa Ana River
Advisor: Mrs. Amanda Stodelle
School: Inland Leaders Charter School, Yucaipa, San Bernardino County

J1199 — Second Place

Ananya J. Rao, Grade 8
Is the Solution Worse than the Problem? Comparing the Effects of Natural and Chemical Oil Dispersants on Brine Shrimp
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County

J1118 — Third Place

Chloe C. Mauceri, Grade 8
In Search of BPA
Advisor: Mr. James Rogers
School: Santa Barbara Junior High School, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County

J1103 — Fourth Place

Quentin C. Bertrand, Grade 7
Quantitative Determination of Particulate Matter Emissions from Air Freshener Aerosols
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County

J1106 — Honorable Mention

Hannah M. Crousore, Grade 8
Investigating Lichen Recovery in the Burned Coastal Sage Scrub Community
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County

J1112 — Honorable Mention

Samuel B. Kahn, Grade 7
New Growth in Coastal Sage Scrub Habitat: Comparing Burned vs. Unburned Areas
Advisor: Dr. Maureen Ruchhoeft
School: High Tech High, San Diego, San Diego County

J1115 — Honorable Mention

Erin K. Lamphear, Grade 7
Factors Affecting Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Diversity in Northern California Coastal Streams
Advisor: Mr. David Lamphear
School: Jacoby Creek Elementary School, Bayside, Humboldt County

J1122 — Honorable Mention

Tommy G. Robinson, Grade 7
Bacterial Material: Bacterial Accumulation in Rivers and Creeks
Advisor: Mrs. Diana Skiles
School: Jacoby Creek Elementary School, Bayside, Humboldt County