CSEF · 2009
It's a Dog's Mouth
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine if a dog's mouth is really cleaner than a human's. I predict that a human#s mouth will be cleaner because dogs eat gross things.…
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CSEF · 2009
I've Got Enough Milk! Leave Me Alone!
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine if pasteurized supermarket milk is free of any bacterial contamination and also whether milk that cames from cows treated woth rBST or milk free…
CSEF · 2009
Metals vs. Cleaning Agents
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine which anti-microbials, metals or cleaning agents, are the most potent in killing bacteria grown in Petri dishes. Methods/Materials Cotton swabs…
CSEF · 2009
Moldy Madness
Microbiology
Methods/Materials we used the following materials: 3 IGA brand wheat bread slices, 3 Velveeta cheese slices, 2 thermometers,4 napkins, 6 ziploc bags, freezer, rerigerator, countor top Result…
CSEF · 2009
Optimizing Bacterial Transformation Efficiency: A Study of Heat and Cold Shock Parameters and DNA Plasmid Concentration
Microbiology Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals Bacterial transformation is widely used in commercial applications and research laboratories as a way to introduce or transfer one or more new genes into a cell. My project…
CSEF · 2009
Phytoplankton Populations: Prospering or Perishing?
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals Through this project, we hope to determine the most favorable conditions for phytoplankton survival in the Santa Cruz Harbor. We believe these conditions to include higher t…
CSEF · 2009
Pool vs. Jacuzzi: A Study of Bacteria Levels in Water
Microbiology Third Award
Objectives/Goals My hypothesis is that Jacuzzi water is dirtier than swimming pool water and bacteria can grow better in small warm environments. Because Jacuzzis are smaller bodies of water…
CSEF · 2009
Rhus integrifolia: Investigating Antibacterial Properties of Leaves, Berries, and Bark
Microbiology Second Award
Objectives/Goals I am interested in microbiology. I heard myths about a local plant that is a member of the native coastal sage scrub community. The purpose of this project was to see if Lem…
CSEF · 2009
Smack That Thing! Investigating the Transmission of E. coli to Apples through Houseflies
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals We have all experienced it. We have all seen a fly buzzing around the house, and reach for the fly swatter - almost by instinct. But how much harm is already done within tho…
CSEF · 2009
Spice It Up: The Effect of Spices on Bacteria
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if spices have the ability to inhibit the growth of bacteria that commonly cause food poisoning. Methods/Materials Three different types of bac…
CSEF · 2009
Staphylococcus aureus: Resistance to Silver-Impregnated Materials
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to see if Staphylococcus aureus could develop resistance to a silver-impregnated catheter. Silver containing polymers are being increasingl…
CSEF · 2009
Sugar Rush
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals This project was designed to test if yeast colonies would grow faster with or without oxygen and with different sugars. Faster growth is important to the brewing process bec…
CSEF · 2009
The Carotene Cure?
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to see whether Vitamin A / Beta-Carotene will have any effect on the growth of Agrobacterium Tumefaciens (cancer) in plants. Methods/Materials…
CSEF · 2009
The Effectiveness of Allicin on Escherichia coli
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective of the project was to see if allicin, a natural antibiotic found in garlic, kills the bacterium Escherichia coli as well as penicillin. Methods/Materials First…
CSEF · 2009
The Effect of Colloidal Silver Concentration on the Diameter of the Zone of Inhibition Produced on Escherichia coli
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals This experiment examined the question: #What is the effect of colloidal silver concentration on the size of the zone of inhibition produced on Petri dishes inoculated with E…
CSEF · 2009
The Effect of Complete Chemical, Soluble Synthetic, and Controlled Release Fertilizers on Primary Productivity Growth
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals Agricultural crops are grown on vast on areas of farmland that require the use of fertilizers to enhance plant growth and health. The overuse of fertilizer by farmers is com…
CSEF · 2009
The Effect of Ocean Acidification on the Coccolithophore Species Emiliania huxleyi
Microbiology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Ocean acidification is driven by increased amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere, which has been shown to have various effects on marine life. This project aims…
CSEF · 2009
The Effects of Monotherapy vs. Combination Therapy on Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus to Suppress Resistance
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to study the optimum bactericidal effects of monotherapy versus combination therapy on MRSA by using the Kirby-Bauer method. Methods/Materials MRSA bacteria…
CSEF · 2009
The Effects of Seasonings on the Control of Escherichia coli in Hamburger
Microbiology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Part 1: How much Escherichia coli is found in Hamburger? Part 2: Which spice affects Escherichia coli the best? Methods/Materials I will be using EMB agar to test the E.coli…
CSEF · 2009
The Penetration Ability of Tinea corporis (Ringworm) in Two and One-Half Hours
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals I am a wrestler, and in the past I have been infected with Tinea corporis (ringworm). The purpose of this experiment was to determine if ringworm could pentrate through a ba…
CSEF · 2009
The Race Against Resistance: How Fast Do Bacteria Become Antibiotic Resistant?
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to investigate the relationship between antibiotic doses and bacteria colony longevity using a computer model programmed in a language call…
CSEF · 2009
The Sweet Truth: The Effects of Sucrose and Xylitol on the Growth of Streptococcus mutans
Microbiology First Award
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project was to determine the effects of sucrose and xylitol on the growth of Streptococcus mutans. I hypothesized that sucrose would potentiate the growth…
CSEF · 2009
Virus-Based Lithium Ion Batteries
Microbiology Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals This project was done to create fully functional nanowires that could be used as a battery electrode. An objective is that the synthesized nanowires be uniform in structure.…
CSEF · 2009
Where Is the Bacteria?
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals Where are the bacteria? The purpose of this project is to figure out which part of the house has the most bacteria. Then, the results will help people know which part of the…
CSEF · 2009
Will Colloidal Silver Work as an Antibacterial?
Microbiology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective is to find out if colloidal silver would eliminate the bacteria colonies of Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. Methods/Materia…
CSEF · 2009
Wipe Away Staph and Bacteria: Beware of the Superbug
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to test how well disinfecting wipes can reduce or eliminate Staphylococcus aureus and other bacteria from a commonly touched household area (the pantry door…