Seminar 3 – Page 4 – STEAM Festival 2020

Poster: We set out to disprove the Mozart Effect. If anything, we proved it.

Effects of Music Genre on Memory and Recollection

Have you ever heard the phrase, “Classical music makes you smarter.” Many studies have tried to prove this, but have failed to do so. We decided to try it ourselves…

Comparative Study of Animal Fitness in Space

As we keep exploring parts of space, it is important for us to also explore which of our organisms can be sent to space. This is why we each choose two animals and predicted if that animal could survive in space and why.

The Effect of Ecotherapy on Stress Levels during the Covid-19 Pandemic

We observed the effect that spending time outdoors can have on your mental health.

A common eastern bumblebee on a yellow flower

The Status of New York Bee Populations and Their Effect on the Urban Ecology

Michael Stawski, Fariha Hanif, and Abram Morris investigate the urban ecology of New York through the context of its bee population

Seminar 3 Poster: Beneficial Impacts of Routine Exercise on Personal Wellbeing

Beneficial Impact of Routine Exercise on Personal Well-Being

Studies show that even just a short walk per day can improve mental, emotional, and physical health. Our project demonstrates the different benefits that can be experienced with routine exercise.

The Placebo Effect of Organic Food

Marketing schemes of multibillion dollar companies make us pay almost double for organic food. We looked into the stigma surrounding GMO foods and the placebo affect of eating organic foods.

Does Basketball Material Affect Shooting Performance?

To what extent does the material of a basketball affect the success of a free-throw shot? This project seeks to find an answer to this.

The Effects of Community Gardens on Biodiversity

Our project aims to discover if there is a correlation between an increase in community gardens throughout New York City and an increase in biodiversity. We were inspired by the use of iNaturalist during the Bioblitz, and decided to use iNaturalist observations as our method of measuring biodiversity.

The Effect One’s Upbringing Has On The Development of Antisocial Behaviors

This project provides a brief insight into some of the reasons why people develop antisocial behavior.

Microgrids and Electricity Use at Brooklyn College’s Boylan Hall

How did the COVID-19 pandemic impact electricity use at Brooklyn College’s Boylan Hall? How can we make CUNY college campuses more efficient? To find out, read our project.

Energy Use in Ingersoll

This project can bring us one step closer to a brighter, more energy efficient future for Ingersoll Hall at Brooklyn College.

The Effect of Population Density on Pigeon Abundance in NYC

If you’ve been to any major city, you are no stranger to pigeons. Check out our project to see if there’s a correlation between humans and pigeons!

How COVID-19 has Affected Baruch Student’s Mental Health

How has COVID-19 impacted the mental health of Baruch students? We conducted research to answer that exact question.

The Possible Benefits of Using Psychedelic Assisted Therapy to Aid in Mental Health Treatment

Our Project explores the breakthrough treatment of psychedelic psychotherapy and its positive benefits for treating extreme mental health issues.

The Impact of Social Media on the Behavior of the Youth and the Physiology of the Brain

We investigate the effects of social media on the psychology of the youth as well as how the COVID-19 pandemic comes to play a significant role during such times.

Clean Drinking Water: A Pipe Dream?

This project examines the quality of New York City tap water in both residential and public water systems during the years 2019-2020. Research members performed water tests of various faucets and public fountains and compared the results to 2019 data from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection.

Mask Compliance and COVID Rates- A Racial Breakdown

Our group examined just how much of an impact wearing a mask has on COVID-19 infection rates. We then broke this down by racial category and took a closer look at how the mask compliance rates connect to COVID infection rates, hospitalizations, and deaths by race. The findings may surprise you!