CSSF Category Awards: 2009
Energy & Power

Junior Division

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J1043 — First Place

David M. Zimmerman, Grade 8
The Relative Impact of Anode and Cathode Composition on the Performance of a Two-Chambered Microbial Fuel Cell
Advisor: Mr. Robert Kahn
School: Brentwood School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

J1008 — Second Place

Alex Chen, Grade 8
V-Groove Solar Cell and Mirror Arrangement for Efficiency Enhancement
Advisor: Mrs. Andrea Acres
School: Ridgecrest Intermediate School, Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County

J1012 — Third Place

Taylor S. Davis, Grade 8
Pond Drool to Biofuel: What Factors Increase the Growth of Oil-producing Microalgae Cultivated in Photo Bioreactors?
Advisor: Ms. Colleen Sumner
School: Moore Middle School, Redlands, San Bernardino County

J1011 — Fourth Place

Sara K. Davis, Grade 6
Garden Science: Wonders of Plant Juices
Advisor: Mrs. Suerie McNeill
School: Freshwater Elementary School, Eureka, Humboldt County

J1004 — Honorable Mention

Ian J. Bennett, Grade 8
Microbial Fuel Cell, Year Two: Comparing Ten Anode Electrode Materials' Average Power Density in an Air-Cathode Design
Advisor: Ms. Joanne Tinkham
School: La Entrada Middle School, Menlo Park, San Mateo County

J1005 — Honorable Mention

Khajag Bornazyan, Grade 7
Enhancement of Solar Pond Performance
Advisor: Mr. George Bornazyan
School: Pilibos (Alex) Armenian School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

J1037 — Honorable Mention

Jissa A. Vennat, Grade 6
A Novel Method of Improving the Efficiency of a Photovoltaic Solar Panel using Flexible Thin-Film Solar Cells
Advisor: Mr. August Lobato
School: Vista Verde School, Irvine, Orange County

J1042 — Honorable Mention

Thomas O. Yaeger, Jr., Grade 7
Magnet Madness: Using Transverse Wave Motion to Propel Electromagnetic Induction
Advisor: Mr. Eddie Ozawa
School: St. Martin of Tours School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County