annual research project Symposium
Billion Oyster Project’s 7th annual Symposium celebration, on June 11, 2021, invited students across New York City to develop and submit creative projects related to New York Harbor. A diverse pool of Guest Reviewers from our network provided individualized feedback for every project submission, and the event culminated in a virtual Zoom Symposium that showcased the wonderful projects we’ve received.
Click here to check out this year’s exemplary projects.
This year’s project categories were:
Creating Buzz
Envisioning a More Sustainable World
Analyzing Data
Engineering & Design
Sharing Information
The Power of Words
Local Stewards
Special Guests
This year, a group of volunteers — from Superhero Clubhouse — read an excerpt from an animated Oyster Musical called “Salty Folk” at the Symposium celebration.
Student Survey
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 NYC middle and high school students. This online survey is voluntary, confidential, and asks for parental consent. The results will help us improve how we promote student interest in STEM activities and careers. Please share the following link: bit.ly/bopstudy2021
Thank you to Pace University, the National Science Foundation, and the New York City Department of Education for their support of our educational programs this year.