CSSF Project Listings: 2017
Product Science (Biological)

Junior Division

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J2001

Rebecca C. Almader, Grade 8
The Mystery Behind Painkillers: Determining the Adverse Effects of Over-the-Counter Anti-inflammatories on Stomach Acid
Advisor: Miss Dana Grimm
School: Bay View Academy, Monterey, Monterey County

J2002 — First Place

Reece V. Borrmann, Grade 6
Prolong the Produce
Advisor: Mrs. Nicole Shimshock
School: St. Charles School, San Carlos, San Mateo County

J2003 — Fourth Place

Joshua L. Brison, Grade 6
Terpenes vs. Mold
Advisor: Mr. Chris Fuller
School: Mountain Oaks School, San Andreas, Calaveras County

J2004

Alyssa P. Cerda, Grade 8
Analyzing the Effects of Sulfates on Hair Tensile Strength
Advisor: Mrs. Jewely Lickey
School: Sanger Academy Charter School, Sanger, Fresno County

J2005

Audrey D. Fuette, Grade 7
Can Mouthwash Kill Germs Better When Compared to Toothpaste?
Advisor: Dr. Erin Dunkle
School: Solvang Elementary School, Solvang, Santa Barbara County

J2006

Heather Anne George, Grade 8
Is Your Dog Food Safe?
Advisor: Mr. John Briner
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim, Orange County

J2007 — Honorable Mention

Liana Hernandez, Grade 7
The Skinny on Moisturizers
Advisor: Mrs. Jennifer Amori
School: Our Lady of Assumption School, San Bernardino, San Bernardino County

J2008

Elise M. Hoffman, Grade 7
Oxidation of Mercaptans: The Power to Remove Skunk Odor
Advisor: Mr. Andrew Rathe
School: St. John's Lutheran School, Bakersfield, Kern County

J2009

Hala Javeed, Grade 8
Does Chemical Lightening Affect the Structure of Human Hair?
Advisor: Mrs. Cathy Grimes
School: Phoenix Ranch School, Simi Valley, Ventura County

J2010 — Second Place

Hannah J. Little, Grade 6
Bedding Bonanza
Advisor: Mr. Dustin Vail
School: Ojai Valley School, Ojai, Ventura County

J2011

Annalisa J. More, Grade 8
Comparison of the Nutritional Value of Infant Formulas Using a Handheld Refractometer
Advisor: Dr. Daniel More
School: San Benancio Middle School, Salinas, Monterey County

J2012 — Honorable Mention

Mana Sadeghi, Grade 8
Zap That Zit: Which Acne Medication Can Efficiently Clear Your Acne?
Advisor: Mrs. Cathy Grimes
School: Phoenix Ranch School, Simi Valley, Ventura County

J2013

Samantha B. Salazar, Grade 6
How Does Fruit Preservation Help Consumers?
Advisor: Mr. Robert Nelson
School: Sanger Academy Charter School, Sanger, Fresno County

J2014 — Honorable Mention

Cadence Mary Terese R. Saniel, Grade 7
The Anti-Oxidant Army
Advisor: Mrs. Kimberly Hughes
School: Our Lady of Guadalupe School, Fremont, Alameda County

J2015

Jalen P. Vuong, Grade 6
The Germinator
Advisor: Mrs. Darlene Shimizu
School: St. Edward's Catholic School, Corona, Riverside County

J2016

Elisa M. Win, Grade 8
Death Rays: Testing the Effectiveness of Different Sunscreen SPFs at Different UV Time Exposures
Advisor: Ms. Sarah Ganatra
School: Al-Huda Islamic School, Hawthorne, Los Angeles County

J2099 — Third Place

Tanishq Bhatnagar, Grade 6
Caffeine Overdose in Energy Drinks
Advisor: Mrs. Anu Toutem
School: Stratford Fremont Middle School, Fremont, Alameda County