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.
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 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.
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?
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.
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 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.
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!
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.
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.
What impact does age have on how we perceive the impacts of air pollution? What effects on air quality have we observed thus far?
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.
Have you ever wondered if chimpanzees recognized themselves in the mirror? From a dynamic test with a moving laser, we’ve got the answer for you!
Bread impacts various aspects of life including history, the economy, health, culture, and society. Come explore the foundations of bread including its rich history, gluten free and multigrain bread, its link link to diabetes and glycemic index, and its true value. Bread is much more than the foundation of a sandwich, it’s a slice of life.
Effects of the decreased human footprints during pandemic on air and water quality and wildlife habitats
