Brazil

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Medicinal Plants in Afro-Brazil (BSAA Science Edition Fall 2024)

Student Researchers: Kiyanna Kinsey, Mizan Chin, Rokhaya Diop, Tachchapak Rittaprom External Collaborators: Alex Alberto Santos and Tatiana Damasceno Project Overview In this project, we aim to identify and research medicinal plants and their cultural significance in various Afro-descendant communities in Brazil. We also provide a brief historical and cultural context of Afro-descendants in Brazil, delving into the relevance of medicinal plants in Afro-Brazilian religious practices and cultural beliefs. Our 3 primary research questions are: Methods and Approach: Results and key findings: Using information from ethnobotanical studies of various Afro-descendent communities around Brazil, we created a table containing a list of medicinal […]

Black Studies Across the Americas in STEM (Water Quality)

EQUITY IN WATER QUALITY: A PARALLEL STUDY BETWEEN BRAZIL AND NEW YORK CITY Research Team: Magou Adj, Dionna Edmondson, Kanaary Amin and Diyon Saunders Collaborators from Brazil, Specialists in Public Policy: Tatiana Damasceno and Alex Alberto SUMMARY Exponential population growth, environmental pollution, climate change, and public health are strongly associated with water quality and its accessibility. We all agree that every single person in this world deserves clean water to fulfill their essential needs and development. In this project, our team addresses the correlation between ethnic/racial distribution in neighborhoods of New York City (NYC) with the water quality of local […]