CSEF · 2010
Hey, I Did Not Order That!
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to make people aware of the germs they might be ingesting if they dont clean the outside of the cups they receive at fast food restaurants. I wa…
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CSEF · 2010
How Do Changes in Light and Dark Affect the Bioluminescence of Pyrocystis noctiluca?
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals I wanted to learn if the bioluminescence of plankton could be increased by giving it more light. Methods/Materials I obtained living samples of plankton that I subjected to…
CSEF · 2010
Inhibiting the Growth of Aspergillus
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals This investigation aimed to examine the relationship between the amount of growth of mold on a piece of paper and the pH of the water used to saturate the paper. Specificall…
CSEF · 2010
Investigating Bacteria Contamination Levels on Different Coins Exposed to Various Environments
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to compare the effects of various environments on the contamination level of different coins. This is a second year study, I am furthering my in…
CSEF · 2010
Investigating Bacteria on Oil Spots by Developing Bioremediation Measurement Methods
Microbiology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of the study was to investigate bacteria found on oil spots by examining the effect of the presence of motor oil on the microbes and eventually determine if th…
CSEF · 2010
Investigating If Different Levels of UV Light Blockage in Glass Affect the Amount of Airborne Bacteria in Your House
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals Hypotheses-Clear glass will have the least amount of airborne bacteria. It has the lowest amount of UV light blockage, lets the most UV light in and kills the bacteria. Lami…
CSEF · 2010
Ionized Water: Killing Germs and Saving the Earth
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals I will attempt to show that ionized water is more effective against bacteria than harsh chemicals such as bleach,lysol,alcohol,and clorox non-bleach solution. Methods/Materi…
CSEF · 2010
Is a Dog's Mouth Really Cleaner Than a Human's?
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective was to compare the bacteria from dog and human saliva. My hypothesis was that the dog saliva would have much more bacteria and a greater variety as well, despi…
CSEF · 2010
Is That Lemon Safe?
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals Does bacteria grow on a lemon wedge from different restaurants and what can effect the growth? Methods/Materials 1.Take Blood Agar plates out of refrigerator and place in th…
CSEF · 2010
LNSV vs. TBSV: Effect of Virus Competition and Dominance in Different Host Types
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The goal of this experiment is to find out which virus, LNSV or TBSV, is dominant in different plant species, and to study if the symptom severity correlates to the amt of v…
CSEF · 2010
Menu: Bottled Bacteria
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals To determined the amount of bacteria on water bottles after washing it with room temperature water. Methods/Materials Have 6 water bottles i took a sample from the bottle be…
CSEF · 2010
Micro-Algal Growth in Cow Manure
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to determine whether micro-algae grown with cow manure will grow at the same rate as micro-algae grown with commercial algae food. Methods/Mat…
CSEF · 2010
Microbes in the Mouth
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project is to quantify and compare the number of bacterial colonies in the mouths of a dog, cat, rabbit and human. Methods/Materials To obtain my results…
CSEF · 2010
Microbial Fuel Cell, Year Three: Measuring the Percentage of Anode Electrode Colonization by Geobacter sulfurreducens
Microbiology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals To determine the percentage of aluminum anode electrode surface area that will be colonized by biofilm produced by metal reducing microorganism Geobacter sulfurreducens in a…
CSEF · 2010
Modeling Transformed E. coli Growth at Different Ampicillin Concentrations
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals This experiment aimed to a) determine the ampicillin concentration at which maximum transformed colony growth occurs; b) develop a model relating ampicillin concentration an…
CSEF · 2010
Novel Use of T4 Bacteriophage to Substitute for Antibiotics in the Treatment and Prevention of S. epidermidis Biofilms
Microbiology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Bacteria become resistant to antibiotics by forming biofilms that commonly attach to indwelling medical devices such as mechanical heart valves, pacemakers, and urinary cath…
CSEF · 2010
Powering Up Your Home with Green Energy
Microbiology Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals To see if green algae can be tricked into producing H(2) via photosynthesis and the optimal conditions for maximum production. I will also determine whether this H(2) can be…
CSEF · 2010
Quantitative Analysis of the Effect of Temperature on Bacterial Growth Rates
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to mathematically analyze the influence of temperature on bacterial growth using fundamental chemical and statistical principles. Methods/…
CSEF · 2010
Seeking the Green Gold: Optimizing Growth Parameters for Algae Biofuels
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals With a price over $8 per gallon for algae biofuels, companies across America are seeking to reduce the costs. Knowing the best conditions for growing algae may help make alg…
CSEF · 2010
Stress Enhances Growth Rate and Electricity Production by Shewanella sp. in a Microbial Fuel Cell
Microbiology First Award
Objectives/Goals The microbial fuel cell (MFC) is a device that uses microorganisms to produce electrical current through the oxidation of organic matter. Commercialization of MFC technology…
CSEF · 2010
Testing for Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria in California Beach Sand
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine if some of California's beaches were contaminated with antibiotic resistant bacteria. I wanted to discover if there was a potent…
CSEF · 2010
The Acid Test: How Bacteria Growth Rates Are Affected by Various pH Levels Over Time
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine at what pH the microorganism Escherichia coli (E. coli) grows best. Methods/Materials I used 8 flasks full of a 100ml liquid yeast formula in o…
CSEF · 2010
The "Clear" Choice
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine the best possible water choice for a tennis player on the court. I tested water sources from a drinking fountain, plastic water…
CSEF · 2010
The Effect of Ampicillin, Penicillin, Tetracycline, and Erythromycin, on the Growth of E. coli in Playground Soil
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to compare the zones of inhibition of playground soil bacteria, Ampicillin, Penicillin, Tetracycline, and Erythromycin, with E. coli. Bact…
CSEF · 2010
The Effect of Essential Oils from Plants Used by Native Americans on the Growth of Bacteria
Microbiology Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals I predict that the oil extracts from plants used by Native Americans will inhibit the growth of bacteria (E. coli) on agar plates and a liquid culture. Methods/Materials I a…
CSEF · 2010
The Effect of Sapindus mukorossi vs. Commercial Detergents on the Growth of the Diatom, Thalassiosira pseudonana
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals This research is intended to study the effect of a natural cleanser, Ritha Nut (Sapindus Mukorossi) vs. commercial chemical detergent residues in water on the environment. D…
CSEF · 2010
The Effects of Seasonings on the Control of Escherichia coli in Hamburger
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals Part 1: How much E.coli is found in Hamburger? Part 2: Which spice affects E.coli the best? Methods/Materials I will be using EMB agar to test the E.coli. The reason I am us…
CSEF · 2010
To Grow or (NO)t to Grow: A Study of the Effects of Exogenous (NO) on the Proliferation of Three Marine Algae Species
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to compare the effects of Nitric oxide (NO) on three different algae species: Spirulina major, Gymnodinium sp. and Dunaliella salina. These…
CSEF · 2010
To Swish or Not to Swish? That Is the Question: The Effectiveness of Oral Hygiene in Reducing Bacteria in the Mouth
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine what method of cleaning: 1) toothbrushing, 2) toothbrushing and flossing, 3) toothbrushing and mouthwash rinsing would kill the most bacteria in…
CSEF · 2010
To Test or Not to Test: 2009 Swine Flu with Rapid Influenza Antigen Test, RIAT
Microbiology
Objectives/Goals The objective is to study the performance of Rapid Influenza Antigen Testing (RIAT) on the diagnosis of 2009 H1N1 Swine Flu and to compare with Reverse Transcriptase Polymer…