Category: Zolkower, Betina
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.
The Effect of Household Income on Street Tree Diversity: A Close Look at Four Brooklyn Neighborhoods
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.
Bees are a vital part to our ecosystem, so understanding how their population differs around Brooklyn is crucial for the future!
Research Question: How do eyelid thickness and coloration correlate with vitamin A levels in wild vs. captive freshwater turtle populations?
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?
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.
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.
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.
