SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities

(UG02) Discovery Creek Project

Author(s): Shannon Henderson Advisor(s): Elisabeth Stoddard Category: Undergraduate Abstract: Research shows exposure to nature improves children’s health and capacity for learning, including early exposure to STEAM concepts. This project addresses erosion problems at a local farm, while creating novel learning opportunities for at-risk children ages 3-6. We conducted interviews with education and landscape professionals, performed… Read more (UG02) Discovery Creek Project

(UG01) Creating a HABITAT for Healing at Banksia Gardens: Heat And Biodiversity Tracking through Automated Technologies

Author(s): Emmanuel Vargas, Stephen Fanning, Lily Bromberger, Eric Schuman Advisor(s): Aarti Madan, Ryan Madan Category: Undergraduate Abstract: Extreme heat—which includes temperatures of 40°C (104°F) or higher—is becoming increasingly frequent in Australia, and the effects on wildlife are clear as we enter the sixth mass extinction. Not only does climate change affect biodiversity, it also creates… Read more (UG01) Creating a HABITAT for Healing at Banksia Gardens: Heat And Biodiversity Tracking through Automated Technologies