Pharmacology/ Toxicology

J1401 Ajanwachuku, Vincent E., Jr. Grade 8, San Bernardino County

Can a Homemade Natural Herbicide Made out of Mistletoe Berries Control Unwanted Daisy Growth? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Mary Ibe
School: Academy for Academic Excellence, Apple Valley

J1402 Aoki, Lauren M. Grade 8, Fresno County

The Effects of the Antioxidant Vitamin C on Organic Granny Smith Apples Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David Piercy
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis

J1403 Aucoin, Kaleigh E. Grade 6, Ventura County

Determining a Dose of Acyclovir in the Horse Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. David Aucoin
School: Colina Middle School, Thousand Oaks

J1404 Barry, Christopher R. Grade 8, Orange County

The Prevention of Crown Galls (Plant Cancer) in Plants Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Victor Medina
School: La Paz Intermediate School, Mission Viejo

J1405 Bhambi, Neil Grade 7, Kern County

What's on Your Plate? Project Abstract
Advisor: Miss Kimberly Cooney
School: Fruitvale Junior High School, Bakersfield

J1406 Brown, Alex W. Grade 7, Fresno County

The Effects of Ethyl Alcohol on Ant Colony Behavior Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Sharon Walton
School: Kastner (George W.) Intermediate School, Fresno

J1406 Puniani, Arjan Grade 7, Fresno County

The Effects of Ethyl Alcohol on Ant Colony Behavior Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Sharon Walton
School: Kastner (George W.) Intermediate School, Fresno

J1407 Lue, Noreen E. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Vitamin C Supplements: A Flush of Your Money? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Soule'
School: Brightwood Elementary School, Monterey Park

J1407 Chan, Ruth A. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Vitamin C Supplements: A Flush of Your Money? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Soule'
School: Brightwood Elementary School, Monterey Park

J1408 Conroy, Cole M. Grade 7, Santa Cruz County

Diabetes. Insulin. NPH vs. Lantus Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Colette Costere
School: Holy Cross School, Santa Cruz

J1409 Csaszi, Andrea N. Grade 8, San Diego County

Category Award
Effect of Fluvalinate on Apis mellifera Honeybees Infested by Varroa Mites Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Jonathan McLeod
School: St. Francis of Assisi School, Vista

J1410 Fausel, Cassandra (Cassie) C. Grade 7, Riverside County

Rad Worms: Will Radiation and Different Vitamin Solutions Change Planaria's Regeneration? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Colleen Ferguson
School: Palm (The) Valley School, Rancho Mirage

J1411 Glicksberg, Miriam C. Grade 6, Los Angeles County

Does Sunscreen Prevent UV-Caused Mutations? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Frank Phillips
School: Kadima Hebrew Academy, Woodland Hills

J1412 Haas, Christine Grade 8, Fresno County

Category Award
Effects of a Natural Poison on Mosquito Development: Year III Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Randy Ray
School: Reyburn Intermediate, Clovis

J1413 Habib, Munirah Grade 8, Kern County

Toxic Impact on Plants Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Moksedul Habib
School: Warren (Earl) Junior High School, Bakersfield

J1414 Hall, Jennifer D. Grade 8, Ventura County

Fast Food Crisis Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Brent Susman
School: Ocean View Junior High School, Oxnard

J1415 Kaku, Allison M. Grade 6, Fresno County

The Effect of Walnut Extract on Root Lesion Nematodes Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Gary Cohagan
School: Valley Oak Elementary, Fresno

J1416 Kaku, Kelli M. Grade 8, Fresno County

Bioassay of Garlic Extracts on Root-knot Nematodes to Determine the LC50 Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Josh Olson
School: Kastner (George W.) Intermediate School, Fresno

J1417 Kawakita, Todd K. Grade 8, Orange County

Category Award
The Redgum Lerp Psyllid: Threat to the Eucalyptus Tree Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Alan Perry
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim

J1418 Khavarian, Christopher K. Grade 8, San Diego County

Are Penicillin Resistant Bacteria Resistant to Ultraviolet Light? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Nancy Ko
School: Preuss School, La Jolla

J1419 Knight, Robert L.P. Grade 8, San Diego County

The Effects of an Electromagnetic Field on Mealworms Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Marilyn Sniffen
School: Hillsdale Middle School, El Cajon

J1420 Kuber, Chris S. Grade 6, Fresno County

How Does L. buchneri 40788 Affect Silage Quality? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Brad Huebert
School: Quail Lake Charter School, Clovis

J1421 Le, Lan-Anh T. Grade 8, Monterey County

How Does Caffeine Affect the Health of Children? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Eric Bull
School: Los Arboles Middle School, Marina

J1422 Levin, Rebecca S. Grade 8, San Diego County

Effects of UVB on p53 Wild Type and Null Cells Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Tom Smith
School: La Jolla Country Day School, La Jolla

J1423 Massey, Jessica M. Grade 8, San Bernardino County

Planarian as an Indicator Organism: Will Nitrate in Hinkley Well Water Compromise Our Future? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Holly Bowser
School: Hinkley Middle School, Hinkley

J1424 Mayer, Sophie A. Grade 8, Contra Costa County

Tipsy Worms Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Julie Odiase
School: Portola Middle School, El Cerrito

J1425 Melkonian, Philip S. Grade 7, Fresno County

Effects of Varying Soil Temperatures on Pesticide Toxicity Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Lori Cooke
School: Lone Star Elementary School, Fresno

J1426 Miller, Rachel E. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Don't Give Fluoride the Brush-off: The Effect of Tooth Brushing on the Development of Decay in Baby Teeth Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Robert Kahn
School: Brentwood School, Los Angeles

J1427 Moore, Kimberly A. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

What Is the Survival Rate of Fetal Rat Brain Cells After Treatment with Nicotine, Alcohol, and Tobacco? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Craig Campbell
School: Sierra Canyon Middle School, Chatsworth

J1428 Nickel, Sara R. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County

Do Fruit and Vegetable Washes Really Work? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ron Pembleton
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara

J1429 Nouri, Ramina J. Grade 7, San Diego County

Does Beta-Carotene Prevent Cancer in Plants? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Keith Newell
School: St. Columba School, San Diego

J1430 Prince, Sarah M. Grade 7, Madera County

The Effect of Salt on How Venus Fly Traps Close Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Jon Corippo
School: Coarsegold Elementary School, Coarsegold

J1431 Renduchintala, Kavita Grade 8, Orange County

The Effect of UV Light on DNA Project Abstract
Advisor: Dr. Sastry Gollapudi
School: South Lake Middle School, Irvine

J1432 Richina, Allison B. Grade 6, Fresno County

Effects of Pain Relievers and Cough Syrups on the Development of Frog Eggs Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David Russell
School: Wash (John S.) Elementary School, Fresno

J1433 Ruf, Rebecca M. Grade 7, Santa Clara County

Olfactory Function and Cigarette Smoke: Does Exposure to Cigarette Smoke Affect Your Sense of Smell? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Rex Scates
School: Herman (Leonard) Intermediate School, San Jose

J1434 Schloss, Edward G., Jr. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

The Effects of Different Food Colorings on Tenebrio molitors (Mealworms) Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Norman Brennan
School: Mirman School for Gifted Children, Los Angeles

J1435 Stein-Bodenheimer, Gadielle Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Category Award
The Effect of Carbon Dioxide on the Reflex Bleeding Rate of Hippodamia convergens Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Robbie Revel
School: Sierra Canyon Middle School, Chatsworth

J1436 Wasser, Ashley S. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Nutrient Modification of the Convergent Lady Beetle, Hippodamia convergens Coloration Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Louis Garcia
School: Viewpoint School, Calabasas

J1437 Whitley, Carmen Grade 8, Ventura County

Do You Believe in Magic? Testing the Rationality of Traditional Beliefs Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. John Dilworth
School: La Reina High School, Thousand Oaks

J1439 Zuniga, Michael A. Grade 7, Fresno County

Determining the Effects of Various Alcohol Levels on the Heart Rate of Daphnia Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Edward Case
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger

J1499 Frutchey, Jenny L. Grade 6, Ventura County

The Effect of Ethyl Alcohol on Seed Germination Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Gerald Schuler
School: Rose Avenue School, Oxnard