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Category: Environmental

Project: Morton Arboretum, Tree Observatory

Project Synopsis: The Tree Observatory project utilizes numerous sensors to collecting data simultaneously from trees and the environment. The goals are to understand the physiology and functions of a tree, and to investigate how these processes interact with environmental factors. The project has been collecting temporal data (such as sap flow, trunk diameter, phenological observations) from several

Project: NU- STAT 390- My Chi My Future

Project Synopsis:MCDC practicum students worked with community partner City of Chicago on the My Chi My Future project. This project aims to understand the youth opportunity landscape in the City of Chicago, specifically where gaps in programming exist for youth across age and interest. In this pursuit, students engaged in an in-depth exploration of the