CSSF Category Awards: 2017
Microbiology (General)

Junior Division

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J1601 — First Place

Alexandra M. Bermudes, Grade 8
Strains of Photorhabdus Isolated in the Santa Monica Mountains Are Most Similar to Each Other and Strains from Wisconsin
Advisor: Mrs. Darshana Shah
School: Portola (Gaspar de) Highly Gifted Magnet Middle School, Tarzana, Los Angeles County

J1606 — Second Place

Ruchika S. Dixit, Grade 8
How Quorum Sensing and Media Affect Bacterial Bioluminescence
Advisor: Mr. Sean Carroll
School: Cupertino Middle School, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County

J1608 — Third Place

Herin Kang, Grade 7
Algae Oxygen Generator
Advisor: Ms. Kristi Chung
School: Stratford Middle School, San Jose, Santa Clara County

J1612 — Fourth Place

Themi D. Perera, Grade 7
A Natural Solution to Contaminated Environments: Effects of Different Nitrogen Sources on the Biodegradation of Crude Oi
Advisor: Dr. Gilberto Flores
School: Portola (Gaspar de) Highly Gifted Magnet Middle School, Tarzana, Los Angeles County