2002 Category Awards in
Zoology

First Place: J1921

Williams, Genevieve Y. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Ants: Foraging Communication
Advisor: Mrs. Leila Williams
School: Palos Verdes Intermediate School, Palos Verdes Estates

Second Place: J1907

Ellis, Vincenzo A. Grade 8, San Diego County
Comparative Habitat Use by Shorebirds
Advisor: Ms. Hunter-Drake
School: Lewis (Harvey L.) Middle School, San Diego

Third Place: J1906

Dickerson, Joseph S. Grade 8, Santa Clara County
Snail Trails: The Effect of Environment on the Color of a Snail's Shell
Advisor: Mrs. Bettye Ruff
School: St. Mary's Elementary School, Los Gatos

Honorable Mention: J1904

Clegg, Cameron B. Grade 8, Ventura County
What Ticks Want: An Evaluation of Ticks in Arroyo Verde Park
Advisor: Ms. Laura Sluyter
School: Cabrillo Middle School, Ventura