CSEF Category Awards: 2018
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology

Junior Division

Awards Ceremony photo to come

J0502 — First Place

Lakshman S. Athappan, Grade 8
One Step Closer to Ending Diabetes by Choosing the Right Variety of Rice
Advisor: Dr. Rajeswari Lakshmanan
School: Aliso Viejo Middle School, Aliso Viejo, Orange County

J0509 — Second Place

Taekyeong Jeong, Grade 8
In What Ratio Are Genes Passed On?
Advisor: Dr. Pan Young Jeong
School: Goleta Valley Junior High School, Goleta, Santa Barbara County

J0507 — Third Place

Nathan S. Gomez, Grade 7
Biomass to Biogas
Advisor: Ms. Michelle Arias
School: El Cerrito Middle School, Corona, Riverside County

J0514 — Fourth Place

Uzair Sajid, Grade 7
Unveiling the Hidden Culprit: Sugar
Advisor: Ms. Munira Amla
School: Institute of Knowledge, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County

J0504 — Honorable Mention

Kirin K. Bhasin, Grade 7
Turning Up the Heat on Hydrogen Peroxide
Advisor: Mr. Jagjit Bhasin
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim, Orange County

J0512 — Honorable Mention

Zaighum R. Nagra, Grade 7
Effectiveness of Home Remedies Used for Lowering Cholesterol
Advisor: Mrs. Ruth Gramajo
School: Portola (Gaspar de) Highly Gifted Magnet Middle School, Tarzana, Los Angeles County