Brooklyn College as a Lab
This project explores ideas of how students at Brooklyn College and CUNY as a whole can get involved in the decarbonization process to reach the mandated decarbonization goals.
The Lanternfly and Identification from the Public
Find out how the Macaulay community has helped the cause in identifying spotted lanternflies!
The Relationship of Dissolved Oxygen Levels and Species Diversity and Observation Frequency of Bivalves in New York City Waters
Bivalves, like mussels and oysters, play an important ecological role as filter feeders by filtering out algae, bacteria, and pollution to keep our waterways clean, but have died out in estuaries like NYC Harbor due to overconsumption and pollution. We examine the relationship between harbor water quality and the observation frequency and diversity of bivalves in hopes of determining the best ways to protect them.
The Effect of Transportation Infrastructure in Brooklyn on Obesity Rates
Brooklyn is a borough full of neighborhoods that have starkly different percentages of their roads covered in bike lanes. We sought out to see whether or not areas with high bike lane coverage have low obesity rates among adults.
How Social Media Causes Anxiety
Our project discusses the effect of social media on human brains and how it can cause anxiety.
The Cardinal Flower and the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
An investigation into the relationship between the Cardinal Flower and its exclusive pollinator, the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
Brooklyn College as a Lab – Bottom-Up Efforts at Mandated Decarbonization
In order to put Brooklyn College on a path towards a greener future, we have gathered data from colleges which have a greater level of sustainability than ourselves.
The Fungus Among Us: Ganoderma Sessile in NY
The Ganoderma sessile is a polypore fungi typically found on the decaying wood of hardwood trees. The species is generally found east of the Rocky Mountains, often in a semicircular shape without a stem. The colors of its cap tend to be brownish-red. The Ganoderma sessile has large spores and its structure has been described as “tough, but not woody”.
Evaluating the Disproportionate Effects of Flooding in NYC
By investigating which groups of people are affected by flooding, we are also able to see the way that certain demographics are at a disadvantage.
The Correlation Between Tree of Heaven Populations and the Spread of the Spotted Lanternfly in the Northeast of the United States
As the world becomes more interconnected, the potential for invasive species to successfully integrate into native ecosystems of the United States increases. Our experiment investigates the relationship between invasive species and the food source which facilitate their survival in a foreign habitat.
