CSEF Project Listings: 2019
Microbiology (Medical)

Junior Division

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J1601

Ava F. Basile, Grade 8
"Lettuce" Discover a Solution to Inhibit E. coli Growth
Advisor: Mrs. Rita Armstrong
School: Los Cerritos Middle School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County

J1602 — Third Place

Courtnie Bui, Grade 8
Honey, I've Found a Solution! The Antibacterial Properties of Manuka Honey against S. epidermidis and S. salivarius
Advisor: Mr. John Briner
School: Fairmont Private Junior High School, Anaheim, Orange County

J1603

Kara Fan, Grade 8
Nano Particles Liquid Bandage
Advisor: Mr. Russ Bird
School: Mesa Verde Middle School, San Diego, San Diego County

J1604

Kelly Y. Gan, Grade 8
Natural Antibiotic Effects of Honey, Garlic, Lemon, and Ginger against Escherichia coli
Advisor: Ms. Lily Deveau
School: San Diego Jewish Academy, San Diego, San Diego County

J1605

Marie G. Huitt, Grade 7
Honey, There's No More Infection! The Effects of Manuka Honey, Nature's Defense!
Advisor: Mrs. Marie Bordin-Huitt
School: Notre Dame School, Chico, Butte County

J1606 — Fourth Place

Maryam Ismail, Grade 6
Eliminating the Zit: Finding an Effective Treatment in Exterminating Bacteria
Advisor: Mrs. Zeba Haq
School: Granada Islamic School, Santa Clara, Santa Clara County

J1607

Brianna M. Julio, Grade 8
Where Are the Most Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria?
Advisor: Dr. Steve Julio
School: La Colina Junior High School, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County

J1608 — Second Place

Charlotte E. Myers, Grade 8
Identification and Characterization of Novel Potential Antibiotics Targeting Bacterial Motility
Advisor: Dr. Eric Rasmussen
School: Temecula Preparatory School, Winchester, Riverside County

J1609

Namrata R. Nair, Grade 8
The Effect of Different Metal Nanoparticles on the Growth of E. coli
Advisor: Mrs. Shannon Deza
School: Challenger School Berryessa, San Jose, Santa Clara County

J1610

Rhea Sharma, Grade 8
Germ Warfare
Advisor: Mrs. Awa Chalabi
School: St. John's Lutheran School, Bakersfield, Kern County

J1611 — First Place

Nathaniel S. Shin, Grade 8
Using Cu, Fe, ZnO, and AgNO3 Microparticles as Antibacterial Agents to Create Inhibition Zones on DH5a E. coli Cultures
Advisor: Mrs. Ruth Gramajo
School: Portola (Gaspar de) Highly Gifted Magnet Middle School, Tarzana, Los Angeles County

J1612

Sahil Vaidya, Grade 8
Comparison of the Effects of Natural and Artificial Food Coloring on Microbes
Advisor: Mrs. Afsaneh Miller
School: Fairmont Private - North Tustin Campus, North Tustin, Orange County

J1613

Miguel J. Velasquez, Grade 8
The Antibacterial Effects of Natural Remedies Compared to Antibiotics, Part 2
Advisor: Mrs. Mary Pettitt
School: St. Adelaide School, Highland, San Bernardino County