2010 California State Science Fair
Six-Time Participant

Shamik Mascharak

2010 Shamik in 2010
S0414 — Honorable Mention
Shamik Mascharak, Grade 11
Investigative Study on Pigmented Gallstones: Is Cu(II)-Induced Oxidation of Bilirubin Responsible for Their Formation?
Advisor: Ms. Nancy Serigstad
School: Santa Cruz High School, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County
2009 Shamik in 2009
S0419 — Second Place
Shamik Mascharak, Grade 10
Synthesis of Fluorescent Silica Nanoparticles Conjugated with RGD Peptide for Detection of Invasive Human Breast Cancer
Advisor: Ms. Nancy Serigstad
School: Santa Cruz High School, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County
2008 Shamik in 2008
S0599
Shamik Mascharak, Grade 9
Fingerprinting with Genipin: A Green Reagent for Protein Detection in Solution and on Surfaces
Advisor: Ms. Nancy Serigstad
School: Santa Cruz High School, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County
2007 Shamik in 2007
J0514 — Second Place
Shamik Mascharak, Grade 8
Antioxidants in Tea: A Green Defense?
Advisor: Mr. Rod Atchley
School: Pacific Collegiate School, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County
2006 Shamik in 2006
J0523 — Third Place
Shamik Mascharak, Grade 7
Are Vegetables Stealing Zinc from Your Diet?
Advisor: Mr. Darrell Steely
School: Pacific Collegiate School, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County
2005 Shamik in 2005
J0522 — Honorable Mention
Shamik Mascharak, Grade 6
Are Copper Pipes a Significant Source of Copper in Drinking Water?
Advisor: Ms. Laura Home
School: Mission Hill Junior High School, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County

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