CSEF Category Awards: 2018
Microbiology (General)

Junior Division

Awards Ceremony photo to come

J1612 — First Place

Ashley Schletewitz, Grade 8
Determining the Effects of Equisetum hyemale on the Growth Rate of Penicillium italicum
Advisor: Mr. Davin Aalto
School: Quail Lake Environmental Charter School, Clovis, Fresno County

J1606 — Second Place

Lily M. Landeros, Grade 8
How Much Bacteria Is on Your Reusable Bag?
Advisor: Dr. Lisa Belluzzi
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County

J1608 — Third Place

Lakshmi Menon, Grade 7
Effects of Ultraviolet Light on Bacteria Mortality: Bacillus subtilis vs. Micrococcus luteus
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County

J1610 — Fourth Place

Aarya Mukherjee, Grade 7
Microbes on Meats
Advisor: Dr. Robert Dubrow
School: San Carlos Charter Learning Center, San Carlos, San Mateo County

J1602 — Honorable Mention

Gregory E. Eiseman, Grade 8
Removing Bacteria with Gum
Advisor: Mr. Matt Bessler
School: San Diego (Soille) Hebrew Day School, San Diego, San Diego County

J1604 — Honorable Mention

Marie G. Huitt, Grade 6
Walnut Crown Gall: The Effect of Removal and Treatment
Advisor: Mrs. Marie Bordin-Huitt
School: Notre Dame School, Chico, Butte County