Finding Lichens: Temperature & Population
Team Avatar uses BioBlitz Field Data to explore whether lichens can indicate temperature variations in NYC
Runagate, Runagate Visual
This project is a visual representation of the Runagate, Runagate poem and composition, building off the fear experienced by runaway slaves to connect to larger themes about blackness and society and the feeling of anxiety.
Carebican
Our restaurant provides the flavors of Guyana with a savory dish with the Ghana Azonto dance to keep you grooving in your seat as the flavors set in.
The Straight A Student Counts Sheep: Quantity of Sleep and Effects on Academic Performance
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.
Survive or Sur-Thrive: Is the Prospect Park Diet for You?
Urban parks are home to edible flora and fauna, but are these resources nutritionally and seasonally adequate for survival?
Vytynanky & Dombra Festival
After extensive research on the cultural art styles we decided to combine Vytynanky and the Dombra by creating an event where people would indulge in making a papercut design to apply on to the Dombra. The event will finish off with everyone playing beginner songs with the Dombras they designed with Vytynanky.
Falafel and Festejo Mashup
Experience Peruvian Egyptian fusion cuisine! Try some spicy falafels while dancing to festejo music.
Flutter Bye-Bye
A look at Monarch Butterflies in NYC, their population, migration patterns, and proposals to protect them
Nature in Human Spaces
Our project focuses on the connection between nature and humans and how it is depicted through art by featuring how nature is depicted through art using Kant’s aesthetic philosophy, the harm humans conduct to nature, and how nature is preserved by humans.
The Park and the People
Discover the untold story of Seneca Village, a thriving 19th-century African American community that was demolished to make way for Central Park. The demolition of this space lead to the erasure of African American communities and history. Thanks to that, we were able to discover stories of perseverance, community, and the fight against injustice.
Attack of the Flying Rats: The Pigeons are Coming
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.
Theory Of Mind Experiment- Humans vs. ChatGPT-3.5
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.
TikTok and Anxiety among Macaulay Brooklyn College Students
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.
Impact of Urbanization on Behavior of NYC Squirrels
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.
Manufacturing Through Time
History unfolds before your eyes at our interactive museum that showcases the history of manufacturing in the United States. Immersive exhibits, revolutionary inventions, and virtual reality will transport you through the ages of production.
The Sounds of New York
Come listen to the sounds that are ingrained into our lives, yet are often unnoticed and tuned out. For once, relax and take a moment to appreciate the sounds of NY!
The Stories of US!!
For our STEAM presentation, we decided to display our identity webs. Our identity can tell our story, it informs who we are. Parts of our identity are inherent within us, no matter how much we’d try to distance ourselves, and other aspects we choose to take on.
Socially-Directed Behavior in Bonobos Facing Danger
We test theory-of-mind behavior in bonobos by using animated videos featuring an avatar bonobo and a snake to simulate danger.
The Relationship Between Seasonal Temperature Change and Bird Biodiversity in NYC
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.
Impact of Seasonal Variation on the Duck Distribution in New York City
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 Italian Futurist movement (Joseph Levy)
My presentation is about the “Italian Futurist Art Movement” which spanned from 1909 up until 1944. In this presentation I displayed the various artists of the futurist movement and examined the way used art to capture the dynamism, speed, and energy of the industrialized world in their time.
Evaluation of how to deal with invasive species: Using three case studies of spotted lantern flies
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.
Red-Eared Sliders Invade New York City
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.
NYC Food Carts
In the bustling New York City, where the vibrant tapestry of cultures converges, the food scene is a reflection of this dynamic diversity. Our project aimed at creating an exhaustive and curated guide to the city’s iconic food carts. Our mission is to explore the rich tapestry of flavors and give recommendations to some of our favorite spots.
Feedback from You
Tell us about your STEAM Fest experience!
Negative Effects of Invasive Plant Species in Prospect Park on the General Native Plant, Insect, and Animal Species
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.
Auditory Museum Proposal
Our proposal is about a New York Museum of Music provides an auditory forum in which local, national, and international audiences can experience the rich musical history of New York.
Ecuador’s Repetitively Old Remix of Old Music
I want people to be intrigued to the difference in music culture that an old song in Ecuador did for the country. People will capture the amazing polarities of the Ecuadorian music.
Zen Rani
With an unlikely and odd pairing of Raga music and an ordinary Colombian peanut, we created a unique event that combines the serenity of Raga and the delicious peanut snack.
Assessing Vitamin A Deficiency in Captive vs. Wild Turtles Through Eyelid Observations
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.
Dean Martin: The King of Cool
A detailed insight into the life of Dean Martin, known as the “The King of Cool”. An acclaimed entertainer who dominated the media of the mid-20th century with his charming personality and Italian American style.
Bhangra
The Genre of Bhangra Music originating in Punjab, India
The Truck. (Joel Pazmino)
These animals need to be noticed. All of them. Look inside to find out more.
The History of Tango (Amelie Ghirardo)
Learn a little bit about the history and cultural mixture that makes up tango, a musical genre from Argentina!
Fresco – Merengue Night
Come dance the night away at The Macaulay Queen’s Lounge Fresco-Merengue Night! We will be creating Freco style artwork through the magic of Merengue dance. Featuring a reunion performance from the famous Las Chicas del Can.
Nakshi Kalypso (Nasir Anderson, Raheem Mohammed-Abraham)
Calypso music and Nakshi kantha meet to create this brand-new art form! Calypso’s upbeat melodies and deep, impressionistic lyrics weave Caribbean rhythm into this traditional, multipurpose style of weaving.
Klezemer : Eastern European Jewish music (Ayelet Goldstein)
Klezemer is a genre of Eastern European Jewish Music that dates back to the middle ages! Klezemer uses classical instruments for a lively and energetic sound that has lasted through the ages
The Met Gala: Fashion and Celebrities (Samiha Haque)
The Met Gala allowed designers to present their one-of-a-kind creations. However, how does fashion transcend mere style to become a powerful form of expression and a significant art form?
The Essence of Soca
A dive into the world of the indigenous music of Trinidad and Tobago. Heard everywhere within the country and beyond its waters, soca has truly lived up to its name as the “soul” of the islands.
Life of Robert Mapplethorpe
Do you want to learn more about black and white art? Well Robert Mapplethorpe is an artist who does a great job showcasing the beauty of it.
The Green I Have and The Green I Get 💸🌲
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.
Harmony and Expression in Liberia! – Analasia Foster
Watch this video to learn some interesting facts about Liberian art and dance and the outlet that allows for creative expression. You might recognize some forms of dance or even relate them to your
Bee-O-Diversity
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!
The Effect of Emerald Ash Borers on Ash Trees in New York
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.
History of Celia Cruz
Brief history lesson about who the Queen of Salsa is.
Air Quality vs. Perception
What impact does age have on how we perceive the impacts of air pollution? What effects on air quality have we observed thus far?
Nylah Rouse: Barbados’ Undiscovered Musical Charms
Barbados is a vibrant Caribbean country that’s not very known to people around the world. Barbados’ cultural dances, festivals and music are all brought to light in this video.
STEAM Video- Fania! By Sean Leary
Fania records was the dominating source of exceptional salsa music through the 60’s and 70’s. It was a stunning and vibrant showcase of latino talent, roots, and joy.
Ishay Ribo’s Successful Modern Take on Jewish Music
Learn more about Ishay Ribo’s groundbreaking Jewish music which connects Jews from all walks of life and how he became the first Orthodox Jew to perform at Madison Square Garden.
Jennifer Gujda: Polish Folk Dancing
In my video, experience the heartbeat of Poland through its five national folk dances – Krakowiak, Polonaise, Mazur, Kujawiak, and Oberek. Rooted in centuries of history, these dances mirror the customs and lifestyles of the Polish people, weaving a tapestry of beauty, pride, and tradition. From the elegance of the Polonaise to the spirited dynamism of the Oberek, each dance tells a unique story, reflecting the nation’s rich heritage. Join me on a captivating journey through the vibrant rhythms and intricate movements that encapsulate the soul of Polish culture.
