California State Science Fair — 2016
Recognition Awards

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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)

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

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).