BioBlitz – STEAM Festival 2020

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.

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.

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.

COVID-19 and the Polllution of NYC Water and Air

An analysis of the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on NYC’s water and air quality and lichen and oyster populations

The relationship between park size and plant biodiversity in NYC

With the creation of urban environments, there is less greenspace available for wildlife. We explore the relationship between park size and plant biodiversity in the urban environment of NYC.

Exploration of the Potential Correlation Between Population Density and Rat Infestation

A study to find a potential correlation between rat population and human population density in New York City.

Lichen Diversity Increasing Over the Past Seven Years Amid Stable Air Quality

New York finally has some decent air! But how are the lichens doing?

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?

Loss of Native Plant Habitat Contributes to the Increase of Endangered Species in New York

Plant species are constantly becoming endangered in New York. Our project explores what exactly endangered plant species are and what events have caused them to become endangered.