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.
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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
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 Road to Accessibility: Pandemic Edition
Quaran-Zine is a collection of artistic and literary representations of the pandemic’s impact on our lives and understanding of NYC. We explore the accessibility of spaces throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cameras in New York City
Cameras are everywhere in New York City. In our project, Riley and I showcase the spooky aspect of being watched. There is only the factor of who and when someone is watching you.
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.
Activism and the Pandemic
Quaran-zine is a series of artistic representations by Macaulay students reflecting on the impacts of the pandemic. This project showcases our perspectives on activism, art spaces, and self expression.
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.
Lullaby of 2020
This surrealist painting is transformed into an image that represents the world today in the face of the global pandemic.
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.
Young Woman With Her Mask Over Her Mouth
Inspired by Edgar Degas’s painting “Young Woman With Her Hands Over Mouth”; see how times have changed since Degas!
Holding Your Breath
“Holding Your Breath” represents the stress experienced until a moment comes, and the relief when it is over.
City Soundscape
This soundscape dissects various familiar sounds of the city and weaves them together in a different fashion, combining unusual sounds and beats into a new recording.
“Dripping Combustion” Audio and Visual Score
“Dripping Combustion” is a blend of unique everyday sounds that combust together. As it all condenses, it unravels a colorful, sharp, and discombobulated image.
Sirens Left/Right
A 2 minute soundscape and visual component for MHC 100 – Arts in NYC. Please watch with headphones.
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.
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!
