CSSF Project Listings: 2007
Pharmacology/ Toxicology
Junior Division
- J1501
- Sean I. Atamdede, Grade 8
Animal Magnetism: How Does Magnetism Affect the Rate of Regeneration in Planaria?
Advisor: Ms. Sue Song
School: Palos Verdes Intermediate School, Palos Verdes Estates, Los Angeles County
- J1502
- Abigail Z.E. Bairrington, Grade 7
Fighting for Phytoplankton
Advisor: Ms. Melody McGuire
School: McKinleyville Middle School, McKinleyville, Humboldt County
- J1503 — Honorable Mention
- James P. Beattie, Grade 7
Butterflies over Pollution
Advisor: Mrs. Darla Directo
School: St. Hyacinth Academy, San Jacinto, Riverside County
- J1504
- Page B. Benoit, Grade 6
Ten Little Teeth and How They Dissolved!
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Lane
School: Pacific Union School, Arcata, Humboldt County
- J1505 — Honorable Mention
- Gregory J.C. Brostek, Grade 8
Plant Cancer: Can It Be Treated?
Advisor: Mr. Matthew Edmondson
School: Pegasus Middle School, Huntington Beach, Orange County
- J1506 — Fourth Place
- Brenna A. Callero, Grade 8
Mosquito Larvae Beware! An Eco-friendly Approach to the Elimination of Mosquito Larvae
Advisor: Mr. John Dilworth
School: La Reina High School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County
- J1507
- Christine Chen, Grade 8
Marian L. Slocum, Grade 8
Alcoholic... Insects?
Advisor: Ms. Cindy Rogers
School: South Pasadena Middle School, South Pasadena, Los Angeles County
- J1508
- Logan L. Davis-Wallace, Grade 8
Can Soda Cause Abdominal Discomfort?
Advisor: Mr. Matt Karsevar
School: Clark (C. Todd) Intermediate School, Clovis, Fresno County
- J1509
- Saira Delgado, Grade 6
A Nutritional Analysis of Japanese and American School Lunches
Advisor: Miss Carrie Given
School: Sanger Academy Charter School, Sanger, Fresno County
- J1510
- Eli W. Erlick, Grade 6
Red Bull Energy Drink: "Special Ingredients" or a Caffeine and Sugar Effect?
Advisor: Mrs. Erin Vaccaro
School: Willits Charter School, Willits, Mendocino County
- J1511 — Third Place
- Geena N. Garabedian, Grade 8
Aquatic Herbicides: Wanted vs. Unwanted Effects
Advisor: Ms. Kendia Herrington
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis, Fresno County
- J1512 — Honorable Mention
- Colin M. Gavin, Grade 8
The Effects of Nanoscale Particles on Mammalian Cell Viability
Advisor: Ms. Dawn O'Connor
School: Ascencion Solorsano Middle School, Gilroy, Santa Clara County
- J1513
- Claire M. Haines, Grade 7
Pure Glucosamine Sulfate vs. Glucosamine Chondroitin: Which Is the Most Effective Treatment for the Arthritic Horse?
Advisor: Ms. Mara McMillan
School: Sea Crest School, Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County
- J1514
- Codi L. Hirsch, Grade 7
The Teeter-Totter of Tea
Advisor: Mrs. Erin Vaccaro
School: Willits Charter School, Willits, Mendocino County
- J1515
- Alexis R. Husak, Grade 8
Determining the Effects of Natural Oils in the Death Rate of Mosquito Larvae
Advisor: Mr. Thomas Turmon
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger, Fresno County
- J1516 — Honorable Mention
- Casey A. LaMar, Grade 8
Caffeine: Is It Just Not for Breakfast Any More?
Advisor: Mrs. Elaine Gillum
School: Marshall (Thurgood) Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County
- J1517
- Alexa E. Lopez, Grade 7
What Is the Effect of Radiation and Heat on the Germination of Seeds?
Advisor: Mrs. Rodora Antonio
School: Holy Cross School, West Sacramento, Yolo County
- J1518
- Christian A. Louey, Grade 8
Magnets and Plants: What Is the Attraction?
Advisor: Mrs. Cynthia Vodraska
School: Sequoia Middle School, Newbury Park, Ventura County
- J1519
- Rebecca J. Mace, Grade 6
Fat Fury
Advisor: Mrs. Cathy Guiley
School: Valencia Elementary School, Aptos, Santa Cruz County
- J1520
- Alden J. Moir, Grade 8
The Effect of Different CO_2 Concentrations and High Nutrient Levels on Cyanobacteria Growth
Advisor: Dr. Alex Moir
School: Quail Lake Charter School, Clovis, Fresno County
- J1521
- Rachel M. Nettles, Grade 8
The Effect of EMFs on Plant Growth
Advisor: Mr. James Spandikow
School: Madison Middle School, Oceanside, San Diego County
- J1522
- Courtney E. Nickell, Grade 8
Scientific Sugars
Advisor: Dr. Gregory Williams
School: Norris Middle School, Bakersfield, Kern County
- J1523
- Regan M. O'Hara, Grade 6
Effect of Glucose Levels in Onions: Does the Amount of Sugar in an Onion Affect How Much You Cry when Chopping Onions?
Advisor: Mrs. Lilly Westhart
School: Our Lady Queen of Angels, Newport Beach, Orange County
- J1524
- Elexis S. Padron, Grade 6
The Effects of Magnets on Radish Plant Growth
Advisor: Ms. Linda Gowens
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger, Fresno County
- J1525
- Anisha Patel, Grade 7
Acid Rain
Advisor: Mrs. Melissa Kesling
School: Bernal Intermediate School, San Jose, Santa Clara County
- J1526
- Matthew E. Pirtle, Grade 6
Will Radiation from a Dental X-Ray Affect the Growth of Plants?
Advisor: Mr. Mark Sherwood
School: Green Valley Christian School, Watsonville, Santa Cruz County
- J1527
- Ildiko Ruzics, Grade 8
Will Different Materials Affect the Growth of Sea Life?
Advisor: Mrs. Jelica Campos
School: St. Bonaventure Catholic School, Huntington Beach, Orange County
- J1528
- Anita Sarkar, Grade 7
The Effect of Beta-Carotene on Plant Cancer
Advisor: Mrs. Darlene Hoffmann
School: Kastner (George W.) Intermediate School, Fresno, Fresno County
- J1529 — Honorable Mention
- Ravital Solomon, Grade 8
Wishy Washy Water
Advisor: Mrs. Sadhana R. Neurgaonkar
School: La Reina High School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County
- J1530 — First Place
- Wesley I. Soo Hoo, Grade 8
A Bioassay Detecting Pesticide Toxicity using Artemia salina
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County
- J1531 — Second Place
- Catherine Soto, Grade 8
How Does Living with a Smoker Affect Lung Functions in Children (Age 12-14) throughout the Four Seasons of the Year?
Advisor: Mr. Larry Simonsen
School: Hollenbeck Math, Science, Technology Magnet, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
- J1532
- Valerie Vang, Grade 6
Determining Which Natural Substances Would Work As a Pesticide on Mosquito Larvae
Advisor: Mr. David Russell
School: Wash (John S.) Elementary School, Fresno, Fresno County
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