CSSF Project Listings: 2017
Earth & Atmospheric Sciences

Junior Division

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J0901

Anthony J. Becerra, Grade 7
Recreating a Geyser Story
Advisor: Mrs. Brenda Berstein
School: Sacred Heart Parish School, Hollister, San Benito County

J0902 — First Place

Francisco C. Catanzaro, Grade 8
Detecting Gopher Tunnels Using Ground Penetrating Radar
Advisor: Mr. Jeremiah Potter
School: Pacific Beach Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County

J0903 — Third Place

Mia H. Chou, Grade 8
Radon: The Silent Killer in Your House
Advisor: Mr. Dennis Kittle
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County

J0904

Samantha C. Gaiera, Grade 7
Does Salinity Affect Ocean Acidification?
Advisor: Mrs. Jessica Hobba
School: Sunny Brae Middle School, Arcata, Humboldt County

J0905

Maxwell P. Gross, Grade 6
Mitigating Liquefaction
Advisor: Mrs. Rachel Hager
School: San Lorenzo Valley Junior High School, Felton, Santa Cruz County

J0906 — Honorable Mention

Gillian M. Healey, Grade 8
How Saturated Is Saturated?
Advisor: Mr. Joey Silva
School: Salesian Sisters Elementary School, Corralitos, Santa Cruz County

J0907 — Fourth Place

Amanda Li, Grade 8
Effect of the Santa Ana Winds on Carbon Dioxide Concentrations over the Los Angeles Basin
Advisor: Dr. Sally Newman
School: Rosemont Middle School, La Crescenta, Los Angeles County

J0908

Kyle D. Lowery, Grade 7
Does Fracking Cause Earthquakes?
Advisor: Mrs. Afsaneh Miller
School: Fairmont Private - North Tustin Campus, North Tustin, Orange County

J0909 — Second Place

Luke R. Merickel, Grade 8
It's My Fault, I Couldn't Handle the Pressure: Compression Obsession
Advisor: Mrs. Angela Ward
School: Actis (O.J.) Junior High School, Bakersfield, Kern County

J0910

Akayah D. Smith, Grade 7
Effect of Solar Radiation on Water and Land
Advisor: Ms. Kristin Lucas
School: City Tree Christian School, San Diego, San Diego County