California State Science Fair — 2016
Recognition Awards


A&MWA Environmental Stewardship Award
For an exceptional project that furthers the knowledge and understanding of environmental issues. Limited to projects in the Senior Division. Award is $250. Presented by the Air and Waste Management Association, West Coast Section.
American Institute of Professional Geologists Geoscience Award
For excellence in the field of geosciences. One award in each division. Award is $250. Presented by the American Institute of Professional Geologists, California Section.
Senior Division, Honorable Mention S1102, Diana Agdashian, Los Angeles County
Junior Division, Honorable Mention J0221, Kaushik Sai Tota, Santa Clara County
Junior Division, Honorable Mention J1022, Arshia A. Mehta, Contra Costa County
Bone Clones Research Award
For the project that best demonstrates the use of the scientific method in original research in Mammalian Biology or Zoology. Limited to projects in the Junior Division. Award is a $150 Bone Clones gift certificate. Presented by Bone Clones Osteological Reproductions, Inc.
California Shore and Beach Preservation Association Coastal Science Award
For achievement in coastal and ocean science. One award in each division. Award is $500 in the Senior Division, $250 in the Junior Division. Award also includes student membership in the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA). Presented by the California Shore & Beach Preservation Association.
CAPS Science Achievement Award
For the project that best illustrates good scientific methodology in physics, chemistry, biological sciences, biochemistry, environmental sciences, plant sciences, or energy resources. Limited to students in grades 7-11. Award is $100, a plaque, and eligibility to compete for CAPS statewide Outstanding Young Scientist Award. Presented by the California Association of Professional Scientists.
Center for Plant Cell Biology Award
For scientific achievement in the fields of cell and molecular biology, genomics, bioinformatics, or technology development that will impact our understanding of plant cell biology. Limited to projects in the Senior Division. Award is $1000 and an invitation to the Annual CEPCEB Award Symposium at the University of California, Riverside. Presented by the Center for Plant Cell Biology of the University of California, Riverside.
Clinical Chemistry Award
For interesting and original projects that impact the future of clinical chemistry. Three awards in each division. Award is $250 in the Senior Division, $150 in the Junior Division. Presented by the American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC), Southern California Section.
Junior Division, Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology J0508, Elisha D. Johnston, Los Angeles County Presentation Photo
Excellence in Environmental Education Award
For projects that best exemplify the role of environmental education in advancing science education in the State of California. One award in each division. Award is $500. Presented by the California Environmental Education Foundation (CEEF).
Nature-Watch Mammalian Biology Award
For the project that best demonstrates the use of the scientific method in original research in mammalian biology or zoology. Limited to projects in the Junior Division. Award is a $50 Nature-Watch gift certificate. Presented by Nature-Watch.
Outstanding Water Project
For an outstanding water-related project of proven environmental, scientific, social, or technological significance. Award is $1200. Presented by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA)
Peter Emmanuel Shirajian Award
For the best project dealing with cancer research or with direct military security applications. One award in each division. Award is $200 in the Senior Division, $100 in the Junior Division, and includes a medallion for each. Presented by Armenian Engineers & Scientists of America (AESA).
Plug-In America EV Excellence Award
For the best project demonstrating the benefits of plug-in vehicles or advancing the science of vehicle electrification or electric mobility. One award in each division, but may be split into two. Award is $200 in the Senior Division, $100 in the Junior Division. Presented by Plug-In America.
Raytheon Academic Junior Achievement Award
For those projects demonsrating the potential of achieving technological breakthroughs in the areas of computer science, elecrical engineering, materials engineering, mathematics, mechanical engineering, and physics. Limited to projects in the Junior Division. Ten awards of $100 Presented by the Raytheon Asian Pacific Association (RAPA) — Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems Company. Raytheon Judges
SPIE Optics & Photonics Award
For the projects best demonstrating scientific research and engineering applications of optics, photonics, and related fields. First Place award is limited to projects in the Senior Division. Five place award of amounts $900, $600, $500, $300 and $200. Presented by SPIE, the International Society for Optics and Photonics.
Suchila and Chandi Charan Kar Award
For an outstanding project in the health sciences, especially with humanitarian consequences and excellence in originality of the idea and understanding of the experimental process. Limited to projects in the Senior Division. Award is $500. Presented by the Sheila Kar Health Foundation.
Award S0524, Varun Mandi, Orange County — No presentation photo
UCLA Brain Research Institute Award
For research achievement, innovation, and interpretation in any area related to the brain in health or sickness. Five awards in each division. First through Third Place Award amounts are $250, $100, and $50 respectively. Presented by the UCLA Brain Research Institute (BRI).


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