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The Relationship Between Green Spaces and Mental Health in New York City

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.

Accessible Art in New York City

Art is normally seen as a luxury and something only the wealthy can afford. Accessible art allows everyone from all wealth classes to experience the magic that is art.

Lichen Biodiversity in Central & Prospect Park

We study the lichen biodiversity in Central & Prospect Park and how they are related to the air quality of both parks.

Women in the World

Our project highlights the mixed messages and sexism women face from society every day.

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?

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.

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.

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 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.