Seminar 3: Science and Technology in New York

Culminating Projects — FAQs

 

 

Concerning poster abstracts

 

When are poster abstracts due?  Friday, November 14, 2008.

 

What is a poster abstract?  As part of standard scientific practice, short descriptions of each poster are published in conference programs so that participants can get an idea of what they’re about to encounter.  That’s exactly what we’ll be doing too.

 

What does the abstract consist of?  An abstract must include the following:

read more by click the following link Term Poster Information



Please note that you are NOT required to choose from one of the following topics. You should come up with a better title after you’ve done some research on each topic. This list is preliminary, and I will add a few more later.

1. The redevelopment of Gowanus Canal - environmental, economical, cultural, and social constraints.

2. Should environmental quality monitoring devices be permitted in public spaces?

3. Should the govern pay for the Newtown Creek legacy?

4. What is the priority at Jamaica Bay for ecosystem restoration?

5. Post-911 air quality: who is to blame?

6. NYC should place priority in public transportation development.

7. Why the air conditioner in classrooms not fixed?

8. What should we do about our nitrogen problem?

9. If tap water is better, why do many people in NYC still drink bottled water?