BioBus
Sparking Curiosity and Building Futures Across New York
With support from the Glenn W. Bailey Foundation, BioBus continues to bring hands-on science learning to students across New York—opening doors to discovery, confidence, and future STEM pathways.
Through BioBus’s three-tiered Discover, Explore, and Pursue programs, thousands of young people engaged in meaningful, real-world science experiences this past year. During Fiscal Year 2025 alone, more than 8,100 students participated in Discover programs, completing nearly 6,000 laboratory hours aboard Mobile Labs and in community labs. An additional 109 students took part in in-depth Explore programs after school and during summer, logging over 1,100 lab hours.
At the highest level of engagement, 35 students joined BioBus as Junior Scientists through college and high school internships, including Women in STEM, science research, and NYC Virus Hunters. These interns conducted original research while building science communication skills—mentoring younger students, supporting BioBus programs, and presenting their work at community boards and student symposia attended by educators, professionals, and community members.
BioBus pairs hands-on learning with thoughtful evaluation, consistently showing increases in students’ enthusiasm for science, engagement, and sense of science identity. Together, these outcomes reflect a powerful continuum of learning that supports students at every stage of their STEM journey.
The impact is felt throughout the community. One partner recently described a BioBus after-school program as a “dream-team effort,” praising staff and youth volunteers for creating an atmosphere of curiosity, connection, and positive energy—sentiments echoed by educators and families citywide.
Looking ahead, BioBus will continue reaching thousands more students through Mobile Labs, community-based Explore programs, and paid Junior Scientist internships—providing access to mentorship, research experiences, and opportunities many young people might not otherwise have.
Thanks to continued partnership with the Glenn W. Bailey Foundation, BioBus remains flexible and responsive to community needs—strengthening STEM education today while helping build a more inclusive scientific future for tomorrow.
Learn more about BioBus here: https://www.biobus.org/
