STEAM Festival 2020 – Page 3

Jalan~A Bollywood Adaptation of Othello

When the “perfect” Deepika elopes with a handsome low level soldier, Sushant Singh, her promiscuous and jealous step mother, Madhuri, meticulously frames her for sleeping with Sushant’s wealthy best friend, Ranbir.

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.

The Shocking Reality of COVID-19’s Effects on the Macaulay BioBlitz

Being in lockdown has changed everything about our lives – especially the BioBlitz! For our project, we delved into how COVID-19 may or may not have changed the way students participated in this year’s BioBlitz

Enterococcus faecalis in the Hudson River

The Hudson River is plagued with pathogens. Enterococcus faecalis is a fecal indicator bacterium that behaves as a proxy for pathogens. We investigate three water parameters effects on E. faecalis concentration.

Fecal Coliform: What New York Harbor Is Swimming In

The name of this bacteria would make your stomach turn, but somehow it has run rampant in New York Harbor. How has the population changed over time?

The Presence of Nitric and Sulfur Oxides In New York City

Nitric Oxide and Sulfur oxide are two of six major air pollutants controlled under the Clean Air Act, our project examines the way these pollutants interact with NYC conditions.

Observations of Columba livia and Humans in NYC

The aim of this study is to shed light on the factors that may influence the number of Columba livia sightings in New York City. These factors include human population and density.

Associations Between Impervious Surface Cover and Blue Jay Observations in New York City from 2010 to 2020

In our project, we explore the effect that impervious surface cover can have on blue jay populations in New York City.

The Impact of the Covid-19 Stay At Home Order on Air Quality In New York City

How do you think Covid-19 affected the air that you are breathing? We look at the impact of the stay-at-home order on the air in NYC.

Trends in NYC-Area Monarch Butterfly Population

For this project, we analyzed the number of seasonal butterfly observations in New York City from January 2015 to December 2020.

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

Effects of Urbanization on Insect Biodiversity in the Environment

Our project delves into the relationship between urbanization’s effects on the environment and insect population diversity.

The Effect of Commercialization and Industrialization on the Presence of Norway Rats in NYC

Norway rats, or brown rats, are one of the most common animals roaming New York City. Does an increase in commercial activity impact the prevalence of these creatures in our city?

Shakespearean Birds and Native Bird Groups in NYC

Forget about a dog-eat-dog world. In NYC, it’s a bird-eat-bird world. But, what does this mean for the invasive Shakespearean birds and native bird groups of NYC?

Factors that Affect New York State Black Bear Populations

Black bears are one of the top predators in New York State. What can take them down? We take a look at various factors that affect black bear populations.

Hedda Gabler in the 1890’s Mood Board

Victorian Era fashion, gender roles, setting, and atmospheric look for Hedda Gablers set design and narrative.

Our World in Triptychs: Part II

Our life in triptychs: Before, during, and after COVID

The Direct Relationship Between Procrastination and Stress Levels

Are you stressed and a college student? Well find out what may be influencing higher stress levels…

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.