2021 Billion Oyster Project Symposium
On Friday, June 11, nearly 200 teachers, students and community supporters joined Billion Oyster Project on Zoom to celebrate NYC students and NY Harbor! Thank you to the National Science Foundation, Pace University, DYCD and the NYCDOE for helping make this day of learning possible.
Exemplary Projects
Creating Buzz
3-6th Grade: American Eel Project
Zach C. / Hudson Montessori School
7-8th Grade: Filtration Memes
Brian R. / Academy of the City
9-12th Grade: Shellebrate the City
Kate T. / The Institute for Collaborative Education
Envisioning a More Sustainable World
3-6th Grade: Hudson’s Trio
Jaanvi C. & Seher K. / Hudson Montessori School
7-8th Grade: Oyster Land
Julia / Academy of the City
9-12th Grade: Governors Island in Minecraft
August S, Benjamin W. & Takanori U. / Institute for Collaboration Education
Analyzing Data
7-8th Grade: Oyster Salinity Preference & Why
Jason F. / Central Park East II
9-12th Grade: Comparison of Oyster Shell Height
Reid M & Ethan L.. / Frank McCourt High School
9-12th Grade: The Effects of Borrow Pits on the Abundance of Benthic Fauna
Emily L. / New York Harbor School
Engineering & Design
3-6th Grade: Gowanus Robots
Karla P., Makai W., Elijah Q., Rasheed M., Divine D. & Brittany Hartnett / P.S. 676
7-8th Grade: Redoing CSO Pipelines
Ava R., Joseph R., Tenzin N. / Academy of the City
7-8th Grade: Mini Island Filtration Initiative Stations
Harrison G. / Central Park East II
Post-College: Urban Farming at Sunset Park
Itandehui G. & Chanah O. / Pratt Institute
Post-College: Cows and Oysters
Soh Hee Oh O. / Pratt Institute
Sharing Information
3-6th Grade: The Ocean
Nora / P.S. 59 - The Harbor View School
3-6th Grade: Brief History of the Hudson River
Aadya M. / Hudson Montessori School
7-8th Grade: The Reason Oysters are Declining
Alexia G. / Academy of the City
7-8th Grade: Oysters in NY Harbor
Mio K., Hana C. & Tenzin / Academy of the City
9-12th Grade: What Effect Does Location Have on the Size of Oysters in NYC?
Surfina W., Ayanna W., Kamaya L., Marvin A., Kayla P., Jared T. / Brooklyn Academy of Science and The Environment
The Power of Words
Local Stewards
3-6th Grade: Horseshoe Crabs in New York Harbor
Ms. Gina’s 5th Grade Class / P.S. 38
7-8th Grade: Migratory birds of Jamaica Bay
Lucas S. / Academy of the City
7-8th Grade: Are Oysters Growing Wild in NY Harbor?
Alice C. and Christine L. / MS 447
9-12th Grade: Measuring Water Quality at Pier I, Manhattan, NY
Saif K.f, Mary S., and Sang S. / Frank McCourt High School
As part of our work with Pace University and the National Science Foundation, we are asking the Billion Oyster Project community to help us promote an external survey for New York City middle school and high school students.
This online survey is voluntary, confidential, and asks for parental consent. The survey results will help us improve how we promote student interest in STEM activities and careers.
Students & Families
We’re here to help students and their families enjoy NY Harbor-inspired activities and connect with our natural environment right here in New York City.