CSSF Project Listings: 2017
Toxicology
Junior Division
- J2201
- Lakshman S. Athappan, Grade 7
Effects of Oil Spills on Aquatic Plants
Advisor: Mrs. Amber Mills
School: Aliso Viejo Middle School, Aliso Viejo, Orange County
- J2202
- Olivia C. Borsch, Grade 8
How Do Different Levels of Carbon Dioxide Affect the Height and Biomass of Radish Plants?
Advisor: Mrs. Heather Bridger
School: Quail Lake Environmental Charter School, Clovis, Fresno County
- J2203 — Third Place
- Natalie H. Bui, Grade 8
Not So Nano
Advisor: Mr. John Briner
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim, Orange County
- J2204
- Jennifer M. Cresap, Grade 8
Shell Shocked: The Effects of Ocean Acidification on Shell Mass
Advisor: Mr. John Briner
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim, Orange County
- J2205
- Dominic S. Criscitiello, Grade 7
Ashley G. Leith, Grade 7
The Fragrance Freak Out
Advisor: Mr. Alex Hofsteen
School: International School of Monterey, Seaside, Monterey County
- J2206
- James C.W. Dodson, Grade 7
Jason J. Khan, Grade 7
How Does Wood Ash Affect Plant Growth?
Advisor: Mr. Alex Hofsteen
School: International School of Monterey, Seaside, Monterey County
- J2207
- Mason S. Dougherty, Grade 7
Determining the Detrimental or Beneficial Effects of Various Levels of Salt and Sugar on Drosophila melanogaster
Advisor: Mrs. Heather Bridger
School: Quail Lake Environmental Charter School, Clovis, Fresno County
- J2208
- Larissa G. Flores, Grade 8
Could Nanosilver in Consumer Products Affect Pond Life?
Advisor: Ms. Celena Calip
School: Barbara Worth Junior High School, Brawley, Imperial County
- J2209
- Arti Gnanasekar, Grade 6
Investigating the Effects of Different Chemical Composition of Pesticides on the Survival of Honeybees
Advisor: Ms. Preethi Sundaresakumar
School: Sunnyvale Middle School, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County
- J2210 — Fourth Place
- Japnoor Kaur, Grade 8
Comparing Peppers and Store-Bought Products as Mosquito Repellents
Advisor: Mr. Carl Gong
School: Quail Lake Environmental Charter School, Clovis, Fresno County
- J2211
- Simone Kilby, Grade 6
What Are the Effects of Various Pollutants on Aquatic Plants?
Advisor: Mrs. Heather Bridger
School: Quail Lake Environmental Charter School, Clovis, Fresno County
- J2212 — Second Place
- Li F. Meinhold, Grade 8
The Mutagenic Effects of Gentian Violet
Advisor: Mr. James Mondo
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County
- J2213 — Honorable Mention
- Rachel A. Meyer, Grade 8
Jazzy V. White, Grade 8
Marinas: Toxic or Safe?
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Lane
School: Pacific Union School, Arcata, Humboldt County
- J2214
- Jason E. Poole, Grade 6
Do Different Types of Wood Ash Affect Plant Growth?
Advisor: Mrs. Nicole Luckin
School: Fairmont Elementary School, Sanger, Fresno County
- J2215 — First Place
- Aisha K. Randhawa, Grade 6
Cell Phone Microwave Radiation: Does It Zap the Lifespan of the Fruit Fly?
Advisor: Mrs. Bobbi Goldstein
School: Garretson Elementary School, Corona, Riverside County
- J2216 — Honorable Mention
- Rayhan Y. Razzak, Grade 7
A Caffeine Kick
Advisor: Mr. John Briner
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim, Orange County
- J2217
- Grayson C. Rushworth, Grade 7
Algae's Effect on a Water Ecosystem
Advisor: Mrs. Wendi Rodriguez
School: Heritage (The) School, Phelan, San Bernardino County
- J2218
- Chamidu Sagara, Grade 8
The Study of How Microwave Radiation Impacts the Growth of a Plant
Advisor: Mrs. Robin Norfleet
School: Rancho San Joaquin Middle School, Irvine, Orange County
- J2219
- Chiara N. Savage Schwartz, Grade 7
Does Ocean Acidification Affect the Weight of Shellfish Shells?
Advisor: Ms. Minna Leigh
School: St. Mark's School, San Rafael, Marin County
- J2220
- Malia G. Tarazon, Grade 7
How Does Nicotine Affect the Heart Rate of Daphnia magna?
Advisor: Ms. Christina Jahr
School: Mesa Union Junior High School, Somis, Ventura County
- J2221 — Honorable Mention
- Isabella V. Worley, Grade 6
Investigating the Effectiveness of Natural Herbicides in Killing Pest Plants
Advisor: Mrs. Heather Bridger
School: Quail Lake Environmental Charter School, Clovis, Fresno County
- J2222
- Roy M. Yaghi, Grade 7
Comparing the Effect of Plastic, Aloe Vera, and Snake Plant on Photosynthesis by Cabomba
Advisor: Mrs. Kavitha Satya
School: New Horizon School, Pasadena, Los Angeles County
- J2223
- Princesa Zavaleta, Grade 8
Sunscreen Pollution
Advisor: Mrs. Xiomara Benitez
School: South Gate Middle School, South Gate, Los Angeles County
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