CSSF Category Awards: 2009
Microbiology

Junior Division

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J1719 — First Place

Maariyah Patel, Grade 8
The Sweet Truth: The Effects of Sucrose and Xylitol on the Growth of Streptococcus mutans
Advisor: Miss Aïcha Sebaa
School: Orange Crescent School, Garden Grove, Orange County

J1729 — Second Place

Rebecca N. Tsai, Grade 8
Rhus integrifolia: Investigating Antibacterial Properties of Leaves, Berries, and Bark
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County

J1710 — Third Place

Judd C. Howard, Grade 6
Pool vs. Jacuzzi: A Study of Bacteria Levels in Water
Advisor: Mrs. Adele Patterson
School: Oak Creek Elementary, Irvine, Orange County

J1718 — Fourth Place

Natalie Ng, Grade 7
Optimizing Bacterial Transformation Efficiency: A Study of Heat and Cold Shock Parameters and DNA Plasmid Concentration
Advisor: Dr. Thuy-Anh Nguyen
School: Challenger School, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County

J1714 — Honorable Mention

Alexandra Maloof, Grade 7
Will Colloidal Silver Work as an Antibacterial?
Advisor: Mrs. Kathleen Schwer
School: St. Mary's Catholic School, El Centro, Imperial County

J1716 — Honorable Mention

Sonya A. Mital, Grade 7
Got Turmeric? The Magic Spice! Investigating the Anti-Bacterial Properties of Turmeric on the Shelf Life of Milk
Advisor: Mr. Mark Hobbs
School: Fairmont Private - Edgewood Campus, Santa Ana, Orange County

J1721 — Honorable Mention

Vaishnavi L. Rao, Grade 8
Chasing Yeast in Yogurt
Advisor: Ms. Maha Achour
School: Carmel Valley Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County

J1725 — Honorable Mention

Marissa A. Salinas, Grade 8
The Effects of Seasonings on the Control of Escherichia coli in Hamburger
Advisor: Mrs. Jewely Lopez-Lickey
School: Sanger Academy Charter School, Sanger, Fresno County