“My students LOVED the bio bus. It showed them scientists could be ‘hip and cool’ and they realized not only how important science is, but that it can be really fun and interesting. You reached a lot of students at some very challenging schools.”
Message from Naomi, who brought BioBus to her students at schools across BronxDear BioBus Supporters,
Four days ago, I asked you to help raise $11,000 to fix the BioBus engine. Since then, fifty four BioBus believers have given what they could – $10, $20, $50, $100, $200, even two gifts of $1000 – totaling $5,680. We’re halfway to our goal!
Students are transformed onboard the BioBus. They discover, alongside real scientists, that they are capable of exploring and understanding the microscopic world using research equipment. Students who tell me “science is boring” at the beginning of the lesson are jockeying for more ‘scope time by the end. For almost all students, the BioBus experience positively changes their attitudes toward science. For others, like Taccara at Frederick Douglas Academy III in the Bronx who wants to be a cell biologist after recording a bacterium dividing aboard the BioBus, the BioBus leads to new life aspirations. Here is her movie:
The BioBus cannot continue its mission without your help. No donation is too small; please pledge your support today by visiting:
I’d also like to thank you for telling your family, friends, and colleagues about our emergency fundraiser. We’ve received a number of donations this way, so please continue to spread the word! And remember, continue to check out updates on the BioBus Blog, Facebook, and Twitter.
Thank You,
Ben