CSSF Category Awards: 2010
Earth & Environment

Senior Division

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S0836 — First Place

Isabella M. Tromba, Grade 12
Lara V. Tromba, Grade 12
Utilizing the Isotopic Signature of Macroalgae to Identify Sources of Nitrogen in Streams and Rivers
Advisor: Mr. Darrell Steely
School: Pacific Collegiate School, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County

S0809 — Second Place

Brennan T. Coulter, Grade 10
The Potential for Tree Based Oils As a Substitute for Diesel Fuel
Advisor: Ms. Cavenaugh Cavenaugh
School: Palos Verdes High School, Palos Verdes Estates, Los Angeles County

S0823 — Third Place

Judy J. Li, Grade 12
Alginate: The Nontoxic, Biodegradable Tool for the Firefighting Arsenal
Advisor: Ms. Wendy Slijk
School: Canyon Crest Academy, San Diego, San Diego County

S0899 — Fourth Place

Sumit Mitra, Grade 12
The Environmental Implications of Nanotechnology
Advisor: Mr. David Knight
School: University High School, Irvine, Orange County

S0818 — Honorable Mention

Annemarie R. Kelleghan, Grade 12
An Analysis of Coliform Bacteria Levels in Ballona Creek
Advisor: Mrs. Susan Rizk
School: Notre Dame Academy Girls' High, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

S0824 — Honorable Mention

Jimmy Lin, Grade 10
Michael Lin, Grade 11
Enhanced Sprinkling System with Energy-Efficient Applications at Stevenson School
Advisor: Mr. Jack McAleer
School: Stevenson (Robert Louis) High School, Pebble Beach, Monterey County

S0829 — Honorable Mention

Sonia A. Patel, Grade 10
Phytoremediation: Clean Up of Contaminated Soil Containing Selenium Using the Hyperaccumlator Plant, Brassica juncea
Advisor: Dr. John C. Howe
School: Presentation High School, San Jose, Santa Clara County

S0830 — Honorable Mention

Kyle R. Rothschild-Mancinelli, Grade 12
Assessing the Effects of Solar Ultraviolet Radiation on Aquatic Ecosystems Using a Supercoiled DNA Dosimeter
Advisor: Dr. Lynn Rothschild
School: Carlmont High School, Belmont, San Mateo County

S0832 — Honorable Mention

Dorothy L. Silverman, Grade 12
The Effects of Anthropogenic Biomes on Perceived Ground Shaking
Advisor: Mrs. Laura Kaufman
School: Flintridge Preparatory School, La Canada Flintridge, Los Angeles County