CSSF Category Awards: 2009
Earth & Environment

Senior Division

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S0811 — First Place

Erica S. Fine, Grade 11
Sonya Sidhu, Grade 11
Gunnar J. Thordarson, Grade 10
The Potential for Vegetable Oil Based Fuels as a Substitute for Diesel
Advisor: Mr. Robert Laity
School: Palos Verdes High School, Palos Verdes Estates, Los Angeles County

S0817 — Second Place

Matthew T. Heydeman, Grade 12
Matthew P. Stanton, Grade 11
Building a Model to Optimize Solar Water Heating Requirements Given a Site's Observed Solar Flux
Advisor: Dr. Pamela Durkee
School: York School, Monterey, Monterey County

S0806 — Third Place

Evelyn Chang, Grade 10
An Investigation of the Potential Impact of Liquefaction-Induced Lateral Spreading on a Populated Urban Setting
Advisor: Mr. David Knight
School: University High School, Irvine, Orange County

S0805 — Fourth Place

Elizabeth C. Brajevich, Grade 9
Just Ducky? The Harsh Effects of Torrance Runoff on Madrona Marsh
Advisor: Ms. Sarah Hatfield
School: Pilgrim School, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

S0807 — Honorable Mention

Cheng (Emily) Cheng, Grade 11
Aakriti Jain, Grade 11
The Effect of Variable Microorganisms and pH on the Efficiency of a Microbial Fuel Cell
Advisor: Mr. David Taylor
School: Lynbrook High School, San Jose, Santa Clara County

S0828 — Honorable Mention

Andrew A. Palosaari, Grade 9
Ultrafiltration/Nanofiltration Membrane Water Treatment for Urban Vernal Marshes
Advisor: Mr. Robert Carr
School: Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estate, Los Angeles County

S0829 — Honorable Mention

Jaclyn M. Parson, Grade 9
Agriculture and CO(2) Emissions: An Approach to Reduce Global Warming
Advisor: Mrs. Shahida Merchant
School: Salinas High School, Salinas, Monterey County

S0832 — Honorable Mention

Leonard I. Tampkins, IV, Grade 12
Analysis of Magnesium Oxide Aerogel Air Filtration and Various Ways to Increase Its Efficiency
Advisor: Ms. Robin Pearce
School: Carter (Wilmer Amina) High School, Rialto, San Bernardino County

S0834 — Honorable Mention

Hope Xu, Grade 10
The Effect of Different Soil Textures upon the Permeation Rate of Water
Advisor: Dr. Galen Hunsicker
School: University High School, Irvine, Orange County