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.
Learn more about the Hudson River’s water quality effect on fish biodiversity.
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.
How can citizen scientists contribute to the future of conservation? Explore our research on Jamaica Bay’s restoration initiatives.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Our project links climate change with fish populations using Macaulay Honors College BioBlitz data. We’re showcasing how rising temperatures and environmental shifts directly affect fish species, highlighting the significant impact of climate change on aquatic ecosystems.
The invasive species lanternflies wreck havoc on land, but beneath the waters, an unseen threat emerges – Northern Snakehead. Explore the threats, containment and history in this poster.
Discover the secret life of bees in Brooklyn’s urban oases! Uncover the impact of community garden design, socioeconomics, and plant diversity on bee visitation rates in this intriguing exploration.
Harmful Pollutants are damaging our bodies of water and living organisms. Click to learn more.
Find out if intuition will challenged or not! Discover how park size influences species diversity (or not) …
