Environmental Science (Junior Division Only)

J0901 Ahmadkhani, Marissa N. Grade 7, Santa Clara County

Does the Runoff of a Golf Course Affect a Stream Below It? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Dawn O'Connor
School: Ascencion Solorsano Middle School, Gilroy

J0902 Anderson, James P. Grade 8, San Mateo County

To Surf or Not to Surf? That Is the Question Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Lucinda Hitchner
School: Cunha (Manuel F.) Intermediate School, Half Moon Bay

J0903 Avalos, Elizabeth Grade 8, San Bernardino County

Does Repetitive Flooding Affect Soil Absorption? Project Abstract
Advisor: Miss Holly Bowser
School: Hinkley Middle School, Hinkley

J0904 Bennett, Alexander A. Grade 8, Monterey County

E. coli and the Carmel River Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Clyne (Bud) Smith
School: All Saints' Episcopal Day School, Carmel

J0905 Chung, Esther H. Grade 8, Orange County

The World: Hot n' Exhausted by Exhaust Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Noreen Williams
School: Fairmont Preparatory Academy, Anaheim

J0906 Clement, Kaylah M. Grade 7, Kern County

Correlating Total Coliform and Heterotrophic Plate Counts Using Labile Carbon Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Rosanne Wattonville
School: Freedom Middle School, Bakersfield

J0907 Cohn, David M., III Grade 7, San Diego County

Category Award
From Ashes to Life: Burned Region Plant Regeneration/ Soil Transformation Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas

J0908 Crowley, Pavlina A. Grade 8, Humboldt County

Water Contamination Across the Nation Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Melanie McGuire
School: Sunny Brae Middle School, Arcata

J0909 Loew, Nina E. Grade 7, San Mateo County

eWaste Toxins: Is This Water Safe to Drink? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Jana Nisbet
School: Burlingame Intermediate School, Burlingame

J0909 Daley, Allison C. Grade 7, San Mateo County

eWaste Toxins: Is This Water Safe to Drink? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Jana Nisbet
School: Burlingame Intermediate School, Burlingame

J0910 Dasika, Anjuli H. Grade 8, Riverside County

How Clean Is Drinking Water in India? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Barbara MacLaughlin
School: Earhart (Amelia) Middle School, Riverside

J0911 English, Katharine A. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Reckless Respiration? Levels and Sources of Particulate Air Pollution in South Pasadena Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Cindy Rogers
School: South Pasadena Middle School, South Pasadena

J0912 Guajardo, Brittani N. Grade 6, San Benito County

Is the Creek Water Safe for Animals to Drink? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Dimitry Stamm
School: San Juan Elementary School, San Juan Bautista

J0913 Izsak, Celine Grade 8, Riverside County

Save Our Seas 4 Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Kathy Campbell
School: Cree (Raymond) Middle School, Palm Springs

J0914 Kashanski, Cassandra R. Grade 6, Kern County

How Clean Is Your Air? Counting Air Pollution/ Particles in the Air Using an Original Particle Scale Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Sandra Spencer
School: El Tejon Middle School, Lebec

J0915 Livingston, Richard H. Grade 6, San Mateo County

Clean Air Secrets Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Lisa White
School: Woodside Elementary School, Woodside

J0916 Lopez, Ingri E. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Do Pollution Levels Increase in Los Angeles River Water as the River Moves through Los Angeles County? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Larry Simonsen
School: Hollenbeck Math, Science, Technology Magnet, Los Angeles

J0916 Lopez, Karen Y. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Do Pollution Levels Increase in Los Angeles River Water as the River Moves through Los Angeles County? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Larry Simonsen
School: Hollenbeck Math, Science, Technology Magnet, Los Angeles

J0917 Perez, Maria G. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Should Unmonitored Urban Lakes Be Used for the "Fishing in the City" Program? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Larry Simonsen
School: Hollenbeck Math, Science, Technology Magnet, Los Angeles

J0917 Maldonado, Bianca Grade 8, Los Angeles County

Should Unmonitored Urban Lakes Be Used for the "Fishing in the City" Program? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Larry Simonsen
School: Hollenbeck Math, Science, Technology Magnet, Los Angeles

J0918 Matossian, Mikael H. Grade 7, Los Angeles County

Category Award
The Effect of Carbon Dioxide and Ozone Enrichment on the Growth Behavior of Bush Bean Plants Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Nanor Markarian
School: A.G.B.U. Manoogian Demirdjian School, Canoga Park

J0919 McCracken, Nicholas W. Grade 6, Fresno County

The Transfer of Toxins Through the Water Cycle Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. David Russell
School: Wash (John S.) Elementary School, Fresno

J0920 Moffitt-O'Neill, Crystal V. Grade 7, Humboldt County

Air Quality Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Linda Parker
School: Zane (Catherine L.) Junior High School, Eureka

J0921 Procter, Quinn B. Grade 8, Tulare County

Coliform Counts! In the Tule River Watershed Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Chris O'Brien
School: Springville Union Elementary School, Springville

J0922 Redden, Dylan Z. Grade 8, Kern County

What Are Kids Breathing? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Peggy Greenfield
School: Stockdale Christian School, Bakersfield

J0923 Reilly, Daniel C. Grade 7, Ventura County

Is Xeriscaping a Fire Risk? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Cindy Ligeti
School: Medea Creek Middle School, Oak Park

J0924 Schauser, Nicole S. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County

Category Award
Ocean Acidification and Its Anticipated Effects on Calcifying Marine Species Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Brad Penkala
School: Goleta Valley Junior High School, Goleta

J0925 Schumacher, Ryan Grade 7, Monterey County

Rich Soil or Not Rich Soil? That Is the Question Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Thomas Schmottlach
School: Santa Catalina (Upper and Lower) School, Monterey

J0926 Singleton, Ian M. Grade 7, Santa Cruz County

The Leaching of Soil Nutrients from Synthetic and Natural Fertilizers Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Janine Ciappone
School: Good Shepherd Catholic School, Santa Cruz

J0927 Truitt, Bryan E. Grade 8, San Diego County

The Effects of Nitrogen and Phosphorus on Eutrophication and Aquatic Primary Productivity Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego

J0928 Vang, Linda P. Grade 6, Fresno County

The Percolation and Depth Rate of Motor Oil in Soils Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Hilary Cloud
School: Quail Lake Charter School, Clovis

J0929 Wentz Fitzgerald, Jade J. Grade 8, Santa Barbara County

How Is It Possible that by Washing Our Cars and Spraying Our Flowers, We Are Polluting Our Creeks, Streams, and Ocean? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Jade Fitzgerald
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara

J0930 Weyant, Melissa E. Grade 7, Santa Clara County

Category Award
Modeling the Effects of Storm Drain Pollutants on San Fransquito Creek using Water Quality Studies and Toxicity Testing Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Kathleen Weyant
School: Terman Middle School, Palo Alto

J0931 Whitney, Brandon P. Grade 8, San Francisco County

Locals Only: Are Areas with Native Trees More Biologically Diverse than Areas with Non-native Trees? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Lynne Dowdy
School: St. Brendan Elementary School, San Francisco

J0932 Wong, Olivia E. Grade 6, Riverside County

Chemical Disinfections and Sanitization of Recycled Water Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Teresa Burr
School: Glenn (John) Middle School, Indio