CSEF Project Listings: 2018
Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology

Junior Division

J0501

Ayat A. Alwazir, Grade 7
Vitamin D Survival in the Stomach
Advisor: Mrs. Najwan Naserelddin
School: Islamic School of San Diego, San Diego, San Diego County

J0502 — First Place

Lakshman S. Athappan, Grade 8
One Step Closer to Ending Diabetes by Choosing the Right Variety of Rice
Advisor: Dr. Rajeswari Lakshmanan
School: Aliso Viejo Middle School, Aliso Viejo, Orange County

J0503

Makena A. Bailey, Grade 6
Kyra T. Phaychanpheng, Grade 6
Fruit Forensics: Extracting DNA from Fruits Using Different Cell Lysis Buffers
Advisor: <none acknowledged>
School: Wickman (Michael G.) Elementary School, Chino Hills, San Bernardino County

J0504 — Honorable Mention

Kirin K. Bhasin, Grade 7
Turning Up the Heat on Hydrogen Peroxide
Advisor: Mr. Jagjit Bhasin
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim, Orange County

J0505

Skyler E. Burlison, Grade 8
Testing Genetic Diversity of Sequoia sempervirens from Three Locations
Advisor: Mr. Nick Dedini
School: Jacoby Creek Elementary School, Bayside, Humboldt County

J0506

Bianca Demarchi, Grade 7
Avocado Oxidation
Advisor: Mrs. Lauren Peterson
School: St. Therese Academy, San Diego, San Diego County

J0507 — Third Place

Nathan S. Gomez, Grade 7
Biomass to Biogas
Advisor: Ms. Michelle Arias
School: El Cerrito Middle School, Corona, Riverside County

J0508

Janae E. Hutson, Grade 8
The Accuracy of Reported Invisible Fat in Foods
Advisor: Mrs. Christina File
School: Stonecreek Junior High, Bakersfield, Kern County

J0509 — Second Place

Taekyeong Jeong, Grade 8
In What Ratio Are Genes Passed On?
Advisor: Dr. Pan Young Jeong
School: Goleta Valley Junior High School, Goleta, Santa Barbara County

J0510

Anusha Kadiyala, Grade 8
Determining Gene Dominance in Polygenic Traits
Advisor: Mr. David Carmichael
School: Bernardo Heights Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County

J0511

Jack T. Medhurst, Grade 8
Preventing Scurvy with Vitamin C
Advisor: Mrs. Rita Armstrong
School: Los Cerritos Middle School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County

J0512 — Honorable Mention

Zaighum R. Nagra, Grade 7
Effectiveness of Home Remedies Used for Lowering Cholesterol
Advisor: Mrs. Ruth Gramajo
School: Portola (Gaspar de) Highly Gifted Magnet Middle School, Tarzana, Los Angeles County

J0513

Travis H. Nguyen, Grade 8
The Effect of Invertase and Drink Type on a Drink's Glucose Concentration Level
Advisor: Mrs. Shannon Harris
School: Jefferson (Thomas) Middle School, Wasco, Kern County

J0514 — Fourth Place

Uzair Sajid, Grade 7
Unveiling the Hidden Culprit: Sugar
Advisor: Ms. Munira Amla
School: Institute of Knowledge, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County

J0515

Samantha B. Salazar, Grade 7
How Do Natural Substances Affect Fruit Preservation?
Advisor: Mrs. Jewely Lickey
School: Sanger Academy Charter School, Sanger, Fresno County

J0516

Bridget R. Vause, Grade 8
Detection of Lactose in Natural and Processed Dairy
Advisor: Mr. Paul Luperini
School: Bayside Middle School, San Mateo, San Mateo County

J0517

Aisling K. Ward, Grade 8
Dominant vs. Recessive Traits: Which One Dominates?
Advisor: Mrs. Rita Blickenstaff
School: St. Didacus Parochial School, San Diego, San Diego County