CSEF Category Awards: 2018
Materials Science

Junior Division

Awards Ceremony photo to come

J1407 — First Place

Alice Feng, Grade 8
Arely J. Sun, Grade 8
The Effect of Mushroom Species and Substrates on the Properties of a Novel Biodegradable Material: Mycelium
Advisor: Mrs. Kristen Morgensen
School: Harker (The) School, San Jose, Santa Clara County

J1424 — Second Place

Ava P. Rothenberg, Grade 8
The Decellularization of a Spinach Leaf by Perfusion and Submersion of Detergent Solution
Advisor: Ms. Jerilyn Joel
School: Archer School (The) for Girls, Los Angles, Los Angeles County

J1409 — Third Place

Leia R. Gluckman, Grade 8
Empower Powder: Formulating a Body, Teeth, and Hair Cleansing Powder Made from Ingredients Available in a Refugee Camp
Advisor: Ms. Caryn Asherson
School: Beverly Vista Middle School, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County

J1416 — Fourth Place

Jaden A. Luna, Grade 8
Subsidizing Cement with the Utilization of Bio-Waste Materials to Create a Superior Concrete
Advisor: Mrs. Brianne Fidalgo
School: Washington Academic Middle School, Sanger, Fresno County

J1402 — Honorable Mention

Nikko K. Baird, Grade 7
What Is the Effect of Different Conifer Type Sap Wood in Filtering Bacteria Sized Dye from Water?
Advisor: Ms. Hadeel Abutouk
School: Carden Academy of Almaden, San Jose, Santa Clara County

J1423 — Honorable Mention

Thoya Raman, Grade 7
Improving the Durability of Natural Dyes on Cloth
Advisor: Mrs. Jess Norling
School: Thornton Junior High School, Fremont, Alameda County

J1426 — Honorable Mention

Rayyan T. Talukdar, Grade 7
Bamboo to Use: Making It 100% Biodegradable
Advisor: Mrs. Yasmine Abusaif
School: Granada Islamic School, Santa Clara, Santa Clara County

J1499 — Honorable Mention

Dominique E. Bhatti, Grade 7
Exploring the Physics and Chemistry of Slime
Advisor: Mr. Kenneth Powell
School: Oak Avenue Intermediate School, Temple City, Los Angeles County