CSSF Project Listings: 2015
Product Science (Biological)

Junior Division

J1901

Jaidyn M. Camino, Grade 7
Bonney J. Shehadey, Grade 7
Which Ingredient Keeps Cut Roses Freshest?
Advisor: Mrs. Kay Barrie
School: Granite Ridge Intermediate, Fresno, Fresno County

J1902

Andrew I. Cardoso, Grade 6
Determining the Most Effective Method to Clean a Pacifier
Advisor: Mrs. Diane Loflin
School: Quail Lake Charter School, Clovis, Fresno County

J1903 — Honorable Mention

Aliyah Dost, Grade 8
Operation Combat Cholesterol
Advisor: Mrs. Mariam Rangoonwala
School: Institute of Knowledge, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County

J1904

Nadia Farooq, Grade 8
Elizabeth Sun, Grade 8
Glucose in Fresh Fruit
Advisor: Mrs. Nelly Tsai
School: Lakeside Middle School, Irvine, Orange County

J1905

Natalie G. Helms, Grade 7
Chickens + Carotenoids = Quality Eggs?
Advisor: Mrs. Robyn Shorr
School: Oak Grove Middle School, Jamul, San Diego County

J1906 — Honorable Mention

Isabella U. Hurvitz, Grade 8
What Does It Take to Make Clean Water in a Contaminated World?
Advisor: Mrs. Laura Ulvaeus
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County

J1907 — Second Place

Corinne J. Jabba, Grade 8
Water You Filtering?
Advisor: Mrs. Laurin Toegemann
School: Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, Redwood City, San Mateo County

J1908

Matthew R. Jarecky, Grade 7
50 Shades of Yellow
Advisor: Ms. Cindy Ligeti
School: Medea Creek Middle School, Oak Park, Ventura County

J1909

Jeremy M. Marcin, Grade 8
Archenemy: Acne
Advisor: Mrs. Cathy Grimes
School: Phoenix Ranch School, Simi Valley, Ventura County

J1910

Katherine S. Matsukawa, Grade 8
Photobioreactors vs. Raceway Ponds
Advisor: Mrs. Erin Brown
School: San Gabriel Christian School, San Gabriel, Los Angeles County

J1911 — Third Place

Rachel A. Meyer, Grade 6
Jasmine V. White, Grade 6
Marinas: Toxic or Safe?
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Lane
School: Pacific Union School, Arcata, Humboldt County

J1912

Denico M. Nieves, Grade 7
Effects of Produce Washes on Pesticide Residue and Brine Shrimp Mortality
Advisor: Mrs. Roxanne Hunker
School: Rhoades (The) School, Encinitas, San Diego County

J1913

Dylan K. Nishimine, Grade 6
Brushing with Bacteria?
Advisor: Dr. Michael Tseng
School: Wash (John S.) Elementary School, Fresno, Fresno County

J1914

Margaret "Maggie" E. O'Rourke, Grade 6
The Mystery of Moisturizer
Advisor: Mr. Paul Brown
School: Holy Cross School, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County

J1915

Elise M. Ochs, Grade 6
Investigating the Spoilage Rate of Different Milks Based on Their Expiration Date
Advisor: Mrs. Stacey Tiger
School: Wash (John S.) Elementary School, Fresno, Fresno County

J1916

Lydon S. Olivares, Grade 7
Bite Into Beef: Grass-Fed or Grain-Fed?
Advisor: Mrs. Kathy Dwyer
School: Wallace (Woodrow) Junior High School, Lake Isabella, Kern County

J1917

Evelyn S. Olivarez, Grade 6
Uncovering the Hidden Glucose in Foods and Liquids
Advisor: Mrs. Kathryn Gonzalez
School: Camino Real Elementary School, Riverside, Riverside County

J1918

Aisha N. Patel, Grade 8
Soap Power
Advisor: Ms. Zaynab Joseph
School: Orange Crescent School, Garden Grove, Orange County

J1919 — Fourth Place

Annaliese N. Rupp, Grade 8
Mom, Do I Have to Rinse/Scrub the Plates Before I Put Them in the Dishwasher?
Advisor: Ms. Cathy Engle
School: Holy Trinity School, San Pedro, Los Angeles County

J1920

Angelia M. Silva, Grade 8
Toxic Cat Litter: Airborne Cat Litter Dust Spreading Zoonotic Diseases through Litter Box Cleaning
Advisor: Mr. Peter Chilpigian
School: Alta Sierra Intermediate School, Clovis, Fresno County

J1921

Trysten H. Slack, Grade 6
Turbo Soil: A Comparison of Soil Brands
Advisor: Mrs. Bernice Gray
School: Palm Middle School, Moreno Valley, Riverside County

J1922 — Honorable Mention

Aiman A. Soomro, Grade 8
Constant Constipation: Miralax vs. Metamucil. Which Over the Counter Product Better Treats Chronic Constipation?
Advisor: Mrs. Mariam Rangoonwala
School: Institute of Knowledge, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County

J1923 — First Place

Jad Soucar, Grade 7
It's More than a Weed, It's Sun Screen
Advisor: Ms. Kavitha Satya
School: New Horizon School, Pasadena, Los Angeles County

J1924

Josephine V. Woldemar, Grade 6
Drinks to Keep Your Teeth Sporty Clean: What Athletic Drink Is Better for Your Teeth?
Advisor: Mr. Dan Vilotti
School: St. Mary of the Angels, Ukiah, Mendocino County