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This project looks at the intersection between tree cover, population density, and suicide rates in the state of California.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiv Sena are the two parties shown in the center map which depicts the election results and the composition of religious demographics. The center map shows districts in which the BJP and Shiv Sena won the…

Balance in ecosystems is both crucial and fragile. When one species experiences population flux, others change in response. Often, dramatic population change can lead to permanent alteration of ecosystems. Human activity is a major driving force in…

In Nicaragua, natural disasters are somewhat dispersed throughout
the country, but seem to be more prevalent on the western half. In
this region, there is a significant amount of current and recent
volcanism along the Central America Volcanic Arc.…

This project directly compares income and food insecurity between the states of Washington and Arizona. Much of this analysis is done on a county scale finding that Washington state is less food insecure than Arizona and that urban areas experience…

After observing contamination in upperclassmen residence compost bins, Vassar’s Office of Sustainability interns collected data and collaborated with students, suppliers, and collectors to address the issue. They introduced new bins, bags, and…

The ICO Vision platform is a database that connects to all of Vassar’s building electricity sub-metering data. It collects data points in 15 min intervals. This is a guide about how to operate and utilize the platform’s features.

A rise in the beaver population at the Preserve at Vassar College has resulted in flooding in several areas, causing various problems. Due to all the flooding along the Quercus and Wright trails on the Preserve, the trails have been closed. With the…