Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons^™

Of Rats And Men, Thomas S. Walsh

Capstones

This capstone is a data-driven investigation into New York City's rat problem. By using publicly available government data to map rat activity in NYC, I identified several socio-economic variables that correlate with rat populations at the community district, borough, and city-scale. I used these findings (mainly that rat problems are linked to lower incomes) as the basis of an investigation, which includes interviews with residents, experts, and city officials. Prof. Bobby Corrigan, urban rodentologist and formerly with the NYC Department of Health criticizes the city's efforts for the first time on the record.

https://thomasseiyawalsh.wixsite.com/ratstone

Data Insertion In Bitcoin's Blockchain, Andrew Sward, Vecna Op_0, Forrest Stonedahl

Computer Science: Faculty Scholarship & Creative Works

This paper provides the first comprehensive survey of methods for inserting arbitrary data into Bitcoin's blockchain. Historical methods of data insertion are described, along with lesser-known techniques that are optimized for efficiency. Insertion methods are compared on the basis of efficiency, cost, convenience of data reconstruction, permanence, and potentially negative impact on the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Library Space Assessment Poster, Kaitlyn Shamp, Chenisvel Nunez

Sociology Undergraduate

Objective: How are students using our library spaces?

• Collect evidence to inform future space planning and renovations
• What works? What does not work? What is needed?
• Physical spaces must meet the needs of a 21st century student.

Library Space Assessment, Kaitlyn Shamp, Chenisvel Nunez

Sociology Undergraduate

Presented research and data findings of Library Space Assessment to librarians and library staff on how students use the Lavery Library.