{"id":183992,"date":"2026-04-02T23:59:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T23:59:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/183992\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T23:59:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T23:59:30","slug":"biobus-unveils-new-fully-electric-mobile-science-lab-for-nyc-students-bronx-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/183992\/","title":{"rendered":"BioBus unveils new fully electric mobile science lab for NYC students \u2013 Bronx Times"},"content":{"rendered":"

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BioBus\u2019 electric mobile lab. Photo by Andy Cribb.<\/p>\n

BioBus launched a new fully electric mobile science lab, expanding hands-on STEM opportunities for students across New York City.\n<\/p>\n

The new bus is the third in BioBus\u2019 fleet, increasing its capacity to reach more schools and communities. It is equipped with high-powered microscopes, screens that display what students are viewing and is ADA-accessible for wheelchair users.<\/p>\n

The launch, held at Wiz Kids Books Before Basketball in Baychester, was attended by founders Latasha Wright, Ph.D., and Ben Dubin-Thaler, Ph.D.; State Senators Landon Dais and Nathalia Fernandez; and representatives from the New York City Economic Development Corporation and the offices of Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Assemblymember Michael Benedetto, George Alvarez and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.<\/p>\n

Founded in 2008, BioBus brings lab-based science education directly to K-12 students, with equipment like lab-grade microscopes and sessions led by working scientists. The organization also offers paid internships, supports student research projects and mentors younger students.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur vision for BioBus is to make sure that science, that everyone knows that science is for everybody, and that it makes science accessible,\u201d Wright said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to be able to show science that it\u2019s about curiosity, asking questions, and thinking about things that you don\u2019t know, and finding the joy in finding out stuff. And bringing this to communities that might not have access to this otherwise,\u201d Wright added.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"StudentsStudents looking at a microscope screen in the BioBus mobile lab. Photo by Andy Cribb<\/p>\n

Since its founding, BioBus has reached more than 443,000 students at over 1,000 schools and community organizations. Its programs primarily serve public and charter schools in the Bronx, Harlem and the Lower East Side, as well as schools in Boston. About two-thirds of the schools served are in low-income communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur goal is to build New York City as a destination of choice for science and innovation globally. But with that, we\u2019re also keenly focused on making sure that that access to innovation includes everyone,\u201d said Viq Pervaaz, senior vice president of innovation at the New York City Economic Development Corporation.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIt also includes communities that have historically been not included in science, technology, engineering and math. We\u2019re also very keenly focused on making sure that you have visibility and accessibility to stay.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pervaaz said NYCEDC has invested more than $700,000 in BioBus and plans to invest an additional $400,000 over the next two years.\n<\/p>\n

Beyond in-school labs, BioBus offers after-school, weekend and summer programs, along with year-long internships. Students work with scientists from diverse backgrounds, build research and communication skills and gain exposure to STEM career pathways.<\/p>\n

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