Raptors such as hawks and falcons are capable of surviving well in urban environments, including urban parks. But, some urban parks are likely to yield greater numbers of hawks and falcons than others, and we wanted to find out which ones and why.
Temperatures have risen due to climate. As a result, the migration pattern of animals has evolved, one of those animals being the Geese.
Exploring the prevalence of sleep deprivation in Macaulay Honors College students and identifying subsequent physical, mental, and social consequences.
Our research aims to explore and analyze the change in bee diversity in response to urban environments such as NYC. By analyzing this relationship, we can gain insights into the effects of urbanization on bee populations and the potential repercussions for our environment.
Have you ever wondered about the bat population in New York City? So did we! We researched and compared what species of bats are present in urban and rural locations.
Utilizing a survey-based method, we compared subgroups of Hunter College students to determine if some experience higher rates of social anxiety, depression, and/or loneliness, namely commuters vs. dormers and honors students vs. non-honors students.
We observed the population change between lanternflies and tree of heaven
Learn more about the Hudson River’s water quality effect on fish biodiversity.
we would like to find out whether tree diversity is similar across a subset of four neighborhoods in Brooklyn which differ significantly with regard to the median household income of the residents therein. This is important because trees provide crucial ecosystem services such as filtering air particles and keeping streets cool (Willis and Petrokofsky, 2017). We are interested in exploring the relationship between median household income and tree diversity because tree diversity is important to neighborhood health and quality of life.
Explore our study on urban air quality and NYC birds. Uncover the impact on avian biodiversity. Did our findings reveal a connection? Dive in for insights into this complex relationship.
Review our analysis on the increase in NYC river pollution as a result of decreasing oxygen levels over time. Through our research we have looked at how this increase in pollution has impact NYC Aquatic species and how that in turn has affected biodiversity overall.
Our project highlights some student groups in the United States and around the world who are doing everything they can to lower carbon emissions and end the fight against Climate Injustice.
How can citizen scientists contribute to the future of conservation? Explore our research on Jamaica Bay’s restoration initiatives.
Brooklyn College has been recognized as one of the many diverse campuses along with titles such as “Best Value College” from Princeton Review. With our vast assortment of students, student body, faculty, etc., we must consider our contribution and initiatives toward reducing carbon emissions.
Our focus for Campus As A Lab is to present concrete action plans that are sufficient and effective and will benefit both the campus and the interconnected student life.
Bees are a vital part to our ecosystem, so understanding how their population differs around Brooklyn is crucial for the future!
The transition into attending college plays a huge role in the ways we value nutrition. We aim to investigate the relationship between accessible food consumption and the responsibilities that come with being a college student.
Research Question: How do eyelid thickness and coloration correlate with vitamin A levels in wild vs. captive freshwater turtle populations?
The project explores the impact of American Pokeweed on biodiversity in NYC parks, focusing on Central Park and Prospect Park. The team was intrigued by the abundance of this plant in Prospect Park and sought to understand its effects on local ecosystems.
Raptors, or birds of prey, are apex predators in the wild. For birds that live in the city, you would think more about pigeons and sparrows than you would hawks and falcons, but these raptors are surprisingly adaptable, and have established healthy populations in New York City, especially urban parks. What is it that allows them to survive? Which parks are the best for sustaining healthy numbers of hawks and falcons?
Do you believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day?
Living in New York City can be overwhelming, so we wanted to see how exposure to green spaces, whether it be the big parks or small hidden gems, effected people’s stress levels and mental health.
We studied the relationship between biodiversity and light pollution in Van Cortlandt Park.
In this project we explored the uses of the lotus plant, or Nelumbo nucifera. From pharmaceuticals that treat cancer and HIV to growing neurons and bone cells in the stems and roots, this one plant has benefits that could revolutionize modern medicine and biology.
Honk. Beep. Yell. As New Yorkers, we’ve gotten used to these sounds, but do birds feel the same way? This project assesses whether urban noise pollution affects bird song duration.
Urban green spaces play a pivotal role in the fostering biodiversity of all kinds of organisms, such as plants and fungi. Our research aims to identify if there is a correlation between high fungal diversity and lower plant diversity in parks within NYC?
Do daily weather factors such as average temperature and humidity, relate to presence of lanternflies in NYC? If there is a relationship, or if there is not, what does this tell us about future work to be done in studying the relationship between weather and lanternflies.
This past year the forest fires in Canada and the extreme rain in September got us all thinking about air pollution and rainfall. Particles in the air form nuclei for clouds to condense around. In light of this connection, this is an investigation into the correlation between air pollution and rainfall.
We study the lichen biodiversity in Central & Prospect Park and how they are related to the air quality of both parks.
Team Avatar uses BioBlitz Field Data to explore whether lichens can indicate temperature variations in NYC
Our project focuses on how much sleep can have an affect on one’s academic performance. As students, we have deadlines to complete. However, even with these set deadlines, it can be difficult to manage your time when it comes to school assignments and other personal matters in order to have work done on time: thus, people begin to spend more time doing work and less time sleeping. We wanted to research how lack of sleep can effect our ability to concentrate and also other factors when it comes to learning within the classroom.
Urban parks are home to edible flora and fauna, but are these resources nutritionally and seasonally adequate for survival?
A look at Monarch Butterflies in NYC, their population, migration patterns, and proposals to protect them
Our findings suggest that a reduction in human interaction with other organisms, even those that have evolved to live alongside humans, may allow those organisms to better thrive.
Want to know how similar Humans and ChatGPT 3.5 are in terms of Theory of Mind? Our project dives into how the Theory of Mind is viewed and compared in Humans vs. Large Language Models.
Social media is one of the leading causes of anxiety and depression among young adolescents and adults. Interestingly enough, it was found that every participant that used social media reported some symptom of general anxiety. Moreover, many participants also reported having a symptom of social anxiety as well.
Does the urban nature of cities affect the way our neighborhood squirrels behave? That is the question that we want to answer through this project through both research from articles as well as collected data on our own from 4 distinct parks.
We test theory-of-mind behavior in bonobos by using animated videos featuring an avatar bonobo and a snake to simulate danger.
Want to learn more about the biodiversity of birds in NYC? Check out our poster on how temperatures can influence the biodiversity of birds in NYC.
When you see a flock of ducks, have you asked yourself why are they leaving? Dive into our research on duck distribution in New York City where we’ll dabble on their migration patterns and similarities, finding how seasonal variation influences our avian neighbors!
In our study, we choose to analyze the three main types of methods that scientists typically deal with invasive species, specifically focusing on the spotted Lantern fly.
The poster describes the effects invasive species have on an ecosystem, in particular, the impact the invasive red-eared sliders have on New York City.
Located in Brooklyn, New York, Prospect Park spans 526 acres. We examined four of the most invasive plant species and the affected native species in Prospect Park. We focused on each plant’s role and how the ecosystem is affected from the prevalence of invasive plant species. We also analyzed an in-progress solution issued by Prospect Park in recent years to target these invasive species.
Are animals happier in captivity or in the wild? Is it unethical to keep animals in captivity? This project assesses the health of turtles based on Vitamin A levels to gain an insight into the health of captive animals.
Do you find that the nearest park is a walk away? Are the parks in your neighborhood almost non existent? The median income of your neighborhood might unfortunately play a role on why that’s the case.
Dive into our bee-utiful adventure! Buzzing through New York City and Nassau County, we discovered that the concrete jungle’s got more bee species than the suburban scene! Forget what you thought about urban life – bees are giving the suburbs a run for their honey!
Discover the impacts of the invasive Emerald Ash Beetle on Ash Trees in New York. These bright green beetles are tiny but have a massive impact on the delicate ecosystem of New York.
What impact does age have on how we perceive the impacts of air pollution? What effects on air quality have we observed thus far?
Looking into temperature changes in urban areas and nonurban areas to investigate urban heat island effect.
Have you thought about the last time you saw a ladybug? We did, and we realized we haven’t seen any in a while! That’s why we decided to conduct a study looking at the abundance and diversity of Lady Beetles in Urban areas compared to Rural areas of New York State.
What are the environmental and ecological factors that allow European hornets to thrive?
