Emily Rice/Logan McBride – STEAM Festival 2020

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!

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.

Scientific poster with maps and charts tracking the relationship of tree density and median household income by NYC community district.

Median Household Income vs Tree Density in NYC

This project seeks to find a correlation between tree density and median household income in NYC. The results might surprise you.