Category: Seminar 3
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Beaver Maps: Distribution in New York State
Do you know what the official state mammal is of NYS? Surprise, it’s the beaver! Read along as we tell you where you are most likely able to find our beloved state mammal, the beaver.
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Elevator and Escalator Commutes
Have you ever been on the 6 train pulling into 68th street just 5 minutes until your class begins, wishing you knew the quickest route to your classroom? This project will provide you the data you can utilize to make it before attendance.
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Temperature Change in Urban Areas
Climate change is impacting cities worldwide, in particular in high-population areas like New York City and Los Angeles. These urban areas face challenges like rising temperatures, increased flood risks, and pollution. These environmental stressors threaten infrastructure, public health, and the economy. Taking action on climate change in cities like NYC and LA is essential to…
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Urban Pigeon Populations: Manhattan vs Albany
In our research, we explored how climate variations in two urban cities in New York impact the Rock Pigeon populations. The purpose of this was to understand how pigeons respond to their environmental conditions.
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Endangered Species Awareness: Protecting the Atlantic Horseshoe Crab
This project focuses on raising awareness about the endangered Atlantic Horseshoe Crab (Limulus polyphemus), a unique and ancient species that plays a critical role in both coastal ecosystems and public health. Despite their vital ecological functions and contributions to medical advancements, horseshoe crabs face significant threats from habitat loss and overharvesting, primarily for use in…
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Climate Change and Snowfall in NYC
Have you ever wondered why we haven’t gotten as much snow in recent years in NYC? This poster goes into weather patterns and climate change’s effects.
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Is Wind Energy Better as a Primary or Supplementary Source of Energy?
We tested wind energy as a primary versus a supplementary source of energy. We compared data from different states in the United States to see how geography affect wind energy.
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Comparing Bronx County Bee Sightings and Activity Between Different Species Throughout the Day
With a scarcity of urban green spaces, we question if different species of bees are active at different times to potentially reduce competition.
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Feeding the Future: The Role of GMOs in Reducing Hunger
As the global population rises and climate changes, uncertainty around food production grows, especially in vulnerable regions. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) could boost agricultural output and nutritional value. However, challenges exist in integrating these crops, as well as in understanding their impact on farmers, economies, and ecosystems. This poster examines the role GMOs might play…
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How do varying densities in frog populations across America reflect the impact of urbanization?
This project examines the impact of urbanization on frog populations across U.S. regions. The varying trends in the data suggest that further investigation into urban and rural effects is needed.
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How Does The Plant Biodiversity In The Trails Differ From the Plant Biodiversity In the Golf Course in Van Cortlandt Park
Discover how human activity shapes plant biodiversity in Van Cortlandt Park. Our project shows the differences between natural trails and the highly maintained golf course.
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How does Water Chestnut affect the biodiversity of parks in NYC?
We explore the effects of invasive species, such as the water chestnut on the biodiversity of parks, measuring species richness and diversity
