CSSF Project Listings: 2016
Product Science (Biological)
Junior Division
- J1901 — Honorable Mention
- Sabreen Alam, Grade 6
Natural Foods: Better to Fight Angiogenesis than Cancer Drugs?
Advisor: Mr. Dan Grubb
School: Deerfield Elementary School, Irvine, Orange County
- J1902
- Addison L. Arsenith, Grade 6
Which Preservative, Synthetic or Natural, Will Inhibit the Growth of Bacterial Microorganisms?
Advisor: Mr. Don Scott
School: Cain (E.V.) Middle School, Auburn, Placer County
- J1903
- Andrew I. Cardoso, Grade 7
Determining the Effectiveness of Teeth Whitening Paste vs. Natural Remedies
Advisor: Mrs. Diane Loflin
School: Quail Lake Environmental Charter School, Clovis, Fresno County
- J1904
- Isabella E. Cawley, Grade 7
Clorox Wipes vs. Clorox Green Works Wipes: Is Green as Clean?
Advisor: Mrs. Vicky Rioux
School: St. Rose McCarthy School, Hanford, Kings County
- J1905 — Second Place
- Logan A. Dalton, Grade 8
Design and Evaluation of an EZ Tie Emergency Temporary Vascular Shunt
Advisor: Mrs. Darshana Shah
School: Portola (Gaspar de) Highly Gifted Magnet Middle School, Tarzana, Los Angeles County
- J1906
- Aria Delgado, Grade 6
Food Preservation: Natural vs. Chemically Modified
Advisor: Mr. Robert Nelson
School: Sanger Academy Charter School, Sanger, Fresno County
- J1907 — Honorable Mention
- Mohona R. Ganguly, Grade 7
Measurement of Potassium in Four Varieties of Rice by Atomic Emission Spectroscopy
Advisor: Ms. J.J. Newman
School: Chandler School, Pasadena, Los Angeles County
- J1908
- Lucy L. Golden, Grade 8
Disinfectants: Environmentally Safe Homemade vs. Toxic Brand-Name Products
Advisor: Mrs. Laura Ulvaeus
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County
- J1909 — First Place
- Emily A. Hsi, Grade 6
Increasing the Longevity of Cut Roses
Advisor: Mrs. Ann Bennett
School: Turtle Rock Elementary School, Irvine, Orange County
- J1910
- Juliesen E. Jaime, Grade 8
The Effectiveness of Active Ingredients in Hand Sanitizers
Advisor: Ms. Laura Griffith
School: Arroyo Seco Museum Science Magnet School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
- J1911
- Maya A. Johnson, Grade 8
Which Mouthwash Is More Effective in Killing Oral Bacteria?
Advisor: Mrs. Rita Armstrong
School: Los Cerritos Middle School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County
- J1912 — Honorable Mention
- Kaelyn S.K. Luebke, Grade 6
Cool Idea, Hot Topic: Personal Temperature Management
Advisor: Mr. Paul Luperini
School: Bayside Middle School, San Mateo, San Mateo County
- J1913 — Third Place
- Faatima Zahra Motala, Grade 8
Joggin' Your Noggin
Advisor: Mrs. Mariam Rangoonwala
School: Institute of Knowledge, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County
- J1914
- Will A. Myatt, Grade 6
Clash of the Creams: Which Skin Moisturizer Prevents the Greatest Amount of Moisture Evaporation?
Advisor: Mrs. Susan Bertram
School: Mitchell (W.E.) Middle School, Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County
- J1915
- Rohan R. Navale, Grade 7
Solubility of Sugar Cubes in Soft Drinks: A Measure of Saturation
Advisor: Mrs. Heather Brown
School: Sutter Middle School, Folsom, Sacramento County
- J1916
- Sofia A. Navarro, Grade 7
What Types of Nuts, According to their Calorific Values, Are Best to Store for Emergencies?
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Riverside STEM Academy, Riverside, Riverside County
- J1917
- Maggie E. O'Rourke, Grade 7
Candy Confusion
Advisor: Ms. Katherine Moreno
School: Holy Cross School, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County
- J1918
- Sakhi G. Patel, Grade 8
Effectiveness of Turmeric in Relieving Arthritis Pain
Advisor: Ms. Perla Vega
School: McCabe Elementary School, El Centro, Imperial County
- J1919 — Honorable Mention
- Rahul Ravi, Grade 6
Ultra-Protection against Ultra-Violet
Advisor: Mrs. Vimala Sampath
School: Challenger School, Newark, Alameda County
- J1920
- Audrey L. Robinson, Grade 7
Examination of the Most Effective Sunscreen
Advisor: Ms. Kristin O'Neill
School: Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter School, Newcastle, Placer County
- J1921 — Fourth Place
- Josue H. Rodriguez, Grade 7
Are Hand Sanitizers and Antimicrobials Effective?
Advisor: Mrs. Darshana Shah
School: Portola (Gaspar de) Highly Gifted Magnet Middle School, Tarzana, Los Angeles County
- J1922
- Lauryn O. Wang, Grade 8
The Effectiveness of Physical Sunblocks Compared to Chemical Sunscreens
Advisor: Mrs. Rita Armstrong
School: Los Cerritos Middle School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County
- J1923
- Josephine V. Woldemar, Grade 7
Bristly Clean Bristles
Advisor: Mr. Daniel Vilotti
School: St. Mary of the Angels, Ukiah, Mendocino County
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