The Color Red
All that comes to mind when we think of the color red!
Category: Brooklyn
Silence
Nowadays we are experiencing more and more silence, but instead of being quiet this lack of noise is deafening.
The Chatter in my Head All Day
“How did Helen Keller write an entire book if she was deaf and blind? Something doesn’t add up…” One of the many, many random thoughts that cross my mind daily.
Dear, Mahrukh
After spending many long months in quarantine, Mahrukh writes herself a video style diary for her future self showing her experiences and how she has grown.
Correlation between asthma and urbanization
In this project, we observed the correlation between asthma and urbanization in 23 countries in North America and 50 states of US. Based on outside studies, we hypothesized that there would be higher rates of asthma in countries with higher rates of urbanization. However, we rejected our initial hypothesis because … the reason will shock you!
My Self Portrait
Learn about who I am as a person in 2 minutes with a comical, light-hearted tone.
First Semester
I don’t know how your first semester of college was but let me tell you about mine
New York’s Invasive Plants Wreak Havoc On Native Ecosystems
Our group filtered Bioblitz 2020 data in order to further research invasive plant species and their threat level in the New York area. Our presentation discusses their effect on native plants and organisms as well as on ecosystem composition.
Factors that Influence the Abundance of Plant Species in BioBlitz 2020 Data
Plants were one of the most widely observed specimens in the Bioblitz 2020 dataset. The purpose of our research is to study the factors that influence the high abundance of Ageratina altissima, Hibiscus syriacus, and Impatiens capensis found in the 2020 BioBlitz data. We hypothesized that a major factor explaining these species’ abundance would be fragmentation, namely that plants would be more abundant in less fragmented locations. However, our results were varied; A. altissima was more common in residential areas, H. syriacus was found equally in residential and park areas, and I. capensis was solely found in parks. We found this variance to be due to specific features in each of the plant species that helped them flourish in their respective locations.
The Most Abundant Species of Fungi in Bioblitz Data And Their Utility In Urban And Semi-Urban Environments
Have you ever wondered what functions the mushrooms around your neighborhood carry out? Click here to find out!
The Effect of COVID-19 Lockdowns on Uploads to iNaturalist in New York City
Our project explores the effect of COVID-19 lockdowns in New York City on the uploads made to iNaturalist, an online network for sharing biodiversity information.
Our World in Triptychs: Part III
Our life in triptychs: Before, during, and after COVID
Global Warming and the Increase in International Malaria Cases
Global warming and rising temperatures can affect things beyond rising sea levels and weather conditions. It poses a major threat to human health. Our group researched the effect of increasing global temperatures on international malaria cases and the malarial parasite.
The Shocking Reality of COVID-19’s Effects on the Macaulay BioBlitz
Being in lockdown has changed everything about our lives – especially the BioBlitz! For our project, we delved into how COVID-19 may or may not have changed the way students participated in this year’s BioBlitz
Our World in Triptychs: Part II
Our life in triptychs: Before, during, and after COVID
The Effect of Urban Density on Tree Health
Did you ever wonder if there is a relationship between tree health (trunk diameter and trunk wounds observed) and urban density? Click here to find out.
Effect of Human Population Density on the Health of Black Oak Trees
This project was a comparative study of parks in Brooklyn and Long Island to determine effects on the health of Black Oak trees.
The Effect of Street Lights on Tree Health
Interested in trees? Our study focuses on the effect of infrared light (from street lights) on the health of the Pin Oak tree population!
The World is Your Oyster: How Oysters Effectively Impact Water Pollution
In our project, while partnering with Billion Oyster Project, we studied the cultivation of oysters and how they can positively affect the water around us as pollution continues to rise.
Tree Populations Vs. Pollution
This study investigates the relationship between the population of Callery Pear, London Planetree, and Pin Oak trees in different areas on Staten Island and the corresponding air pollution levels.
