Seminar 3 – Page 5 – STEAM Festival 2020

Change in Flowering Plants in Queens & Long Island Over Time

How does time affect New York City’s biodiversity? This infographic presents how flowering trees and plants have decreased/increased over twenty years and what contributed to these changes.

How does bat material effect hitting performance?

Companies sell baseball bats and advertise that different bat types have better hitting potential than others. It is important that people are getting what they are advertised.

The Reward for Patience: Impact of Meditation on Stress Levels and Neuroplasticity

We conducted our very own meta-analysis that spanned 3 separate studies. All 3 had a connection to neuroplasticity, which is a combination of adaptive processes in the brain. Meditation’s objective effects were observed, and as such, we were able to infer possible benefits and certain shortcomings the practice has.

The Impact of Temperature on Murder Rates in NYC

Do environmental factors impact human behavior? Our group researched the correlation between monthly temperatures in NYC and monthly murder rates.

The Correlation Between Median Household Income and Percent Positive COVID-19 Test Results by NYC Zip Code

While we’re all in the same storm searching for shelter, we’re not all in the same boat. From rowboats to superyachts, the quality of each family’s vessel is largely determined by a number of factors, including geography, household size, education level, income bracket, and healthcare accessibility.

The Effects of Cheese on Dreams

This project is for anyone interested in the correlation between cheese and dreams. Ever ate cheese before bed and had a weird dream or nightmare? This might help explain why!

The Effect of Human Manipulation on Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) Population

“Save the bees” is a phrase that has been heard in the media in recent years. What is happening to the bees, and what exactly do they need saving from?

How Social Factors Affect the Likelihood of Heroin Relapse

Our project tackled a huge topic: heroin addiction. We recognized how broad our topic was & narrowed it down to heroin relapse and studied how different social factors affect heroin relapse.

The Effect of the American Robin Population on American Pokeweed

Determining the direct relationship between the American Pokeweed and American Robin in Manhattan and how the pokeweed germination and robin breeding seasons correlate among the years.

Mosquitoes: Not the Pickiest of Eaters

Do you find yourself the host of mosquito feasts in the summers? Learn why you may be predisposed to mosquito bites and what steps you can take to spare yourself.

Image of a hand holding a Northern Snakehead fish. Watch our presentation on the effects of the Northern Snakehead on native species and the marine environment of Queens, NY

Invasion of the Snakeheads

A combination of native producers, predators, prey, and decomposers make up an ecosystem. However what happens when a foreign species, like the Northern Snakehead gets introduced to an existing ecosystem?

How is the psychological well being of children impacted by screen time?

The Effect of Screen Time on the Psychological Well Being of Children

Technology is constantly improving, but how does the increased screen time affect the psychological well being of children?

Tracking Energy Use in Brooklyn College Before & After COVID-19

How our own schools can do better to help fight against climate change.

The Environmental and Human Health Threat of the Hudson River Post-Dredging

Was GE’s dredging of PCBs from the Hudson River a success? Through using data on fish biodiversity (as well as other research), we tried to determine the answer to this.

Gasoline & Greenery

“The distance equals 2*R*arcsin(sqrt((sin (ΔLatitude/2))2+((cos(Lat1)cos(Lat2)(sin (ΔLongitude/2))2))), where R is the radius of the Earth. Using this formula, the distance between each weed and its closest gas station were found.

How has quarantine/COVID-19 restrictions affected air quality in New York City?

We looked at how quarantine/COVID-19 restrictions have affected air quality in New York City, and explored solutions for how the city can maintain improved air quality in the future.

Impact of College on Sleep

Attending college has been shown to result in fewer hours of sleep. Here, we look at dorms, workload, and the pandemic to see their effects on sleep amongst college students.

How Can We Ensure Safe Drinking Water?

NYC drinking water is not as safe as it is often advertised. Look here to learn more about why and what we can do about it!

The Fight of Two Brothers: Mario vs Luigi

Using a Nintendo Switch, two CPUs playing as Mario and Luigi versed each other to determine which character was superior. As the level of CPU increases, the character who wins changed.

Flaws in NYC’s Recycling System: A Study of Underprivileged Neighborhoods

Our project studies the issue of inequity when it comes to recycling in New York City and how it contributes to the overall low recycling rate of the city.