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Bees, Blooms, and Boroughs: Analyzing Pollinator Patterns in Urban Community Gardens

Bees are a vital part to our ecosystem, so understanding how their population differs around Brooklyn is crucial for the future!

Afrofuturism and its Impact on Art

My presentation was about Afrofuturism and the impacts it has had on art. In this presentation I analyzed various works from artist Kehinde Wiley through an afrofuturist lens, and addressed the revolutionary way in which Wiley reshapes the past using aspects of the present to speculate towards a hopeful future for black people across the diaspora.

Observing the Relationship Between Fungal and Plant Species Diversity Across Parks in New York City

Urban green spaces play a pivotal role in the fostering biodiversity of all kinds of organisms, such as plants and fungi. Our research aims to identify if there is a correlation between high fungal diversity and lower plant diversity in parks within NYC?

Falafel and Festejo Mashup

Experience Peruvian Egyptian fusion cuisine! Try some spicy falafels while dancing to festejo music.

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.

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.

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!

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.