CSSF Project Listings: 2015
Toxicology

Junior Division

J2101

Caroline S. Choi, Grade 8
Drugs in Our Waters Make Daphnia's Hearts Flutter: The Effect of OTC Medications on Aquatic Life
Advisor: Mrs. Emily Hoffman
School: South Pasadena Middle School, South Pasadena, Los Angeles County

J2102

Tanvi V. Gaitonde, Grade 7
Effect of Third Hand Nicotine on Daphnia magna
Advisor: Mr. Gregory Lampard
School: Stratford Middle School, Santa Clara, Santa Clara County

J2103

Jack T. Hays, Grade 8
Antibacterial Effect of Rosemary, Lavender, and Thyme Essential Oils on Dog Bacteria in Carmel, California
Advisor: Mr. Stephen Woodward
School: Carmel Middle School, Carmel, Monterey County

J2104

Jackson J. Humphrey, Grade 7
Effect of YO12N on Hymenochirus Eggs and Ankistrodesmus Algae
Advisor: Mrs. Susan Wright
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger, Fresno County

J2105

Joshua A. Lewis, Grade 7
Daphnia: Under the Influence
Advisor: Mr. Eric Hartung
School: Pressman (Rabbi Jacob) Academy, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

J2106

Lynn Lu, Grade 8
The Anti-Cancer Effect of Green Tea and Ashwagandha
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County

J2107

Michelle M. Nazareth, Grade 6
Inhaler Inhibitors? Comparing Steroid and Non-Steroid Asthmatic Treatment on the Growth of Drosophila melanogaster
Advisor: Dr. Ibtisam Khalaf
School: Evergreen Elementary School, San Jose, Santa Clara County

J2108 — Honorable Mention

Laurel B. Norris, Grade 8
Swimming In Sweetness: The Effects of Artificial Sweeteners on Daphnia magna
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County

J2109 — Second Place

Laura L. Powers, Grade 8
How Does Crumb Rubber Leachate Affect Paramecium?
Advisor: Ms. Sue Greathouse
School: Homeschool, San Jose, Santa Clara County

J2110

Jennifer Quito Alvarez, Grade 8
The Effect of Nail Polish on Nail Growth
Advisor: Mrs. Marilyn Garza
School: Santa Barbara Junior High School, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County

J2112

Tia N. Salika, Grade 7
The Effects of Salt Intrusion on Plant Growth
Advisor: Mr. Chris Nestlerode
School: Pacific Collegiate School, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County

J2113 — Fourth Place

Jasmine P.L. Sinchai, Grade 6
Microwave Oven: A Cooking Companion or a Dangerous Device?
Advisor: Mr. Charles Nelson
School: Bonita Canyon Elementary, Irvine, Orange County

J2114

Bailey J. Steelman, Grade 8
The Effect of Ibuprofen on Physarum polycephalum
Advisor: Mrs. Marilyn Garza
School: Santa Barbara Junior High School, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County

J2115

Sarah Sumner, Grade 8
Will Certain Spices Increase or Decrease an Organism's Heart Rate?
Advisor: Mrs. Nicole Luckin
School: Fairmont Elementary School, Sanger, Fresno County

J2116 — Third Place

Haidyn N. Washburn, Grade 7
Evaluation of Wood Ash Amended Soil on the Toxicity and Longevity of a Pesticide
Advisor: Mrs. Susan Wright
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger, Fresno County

J2117

Joshua B. Weinerth, Grade 7
The Effect of Neonicotinoid Chemicals on Bee Health
Advisor: Ms. Katie Phellippe
School: University Charter Middle School, Camarillo, Ventura County

J2118 — First Place

Ali Zia, Grade 8
Plants Beware! Effects of Electromagnetic Radiation on the Growth of Radish Plants
Advisor: Mrs. Muna Moinuddin
School: Orange Crescent School, Garden Grove, Orange County