Maker Pioneers: Ben Dubin-Thaler, BioBus

Conceived by Ben Dubin-Thaler, the Cell Motion BioBus is a self-powered mobile microscopy lab that brings hands-on science education to students in New York City lacking such resources at school. Built inside of a decommissioned San Fransisco transit bus, the BioBus runs on power from its solar panels, wind turbine, and engine burning waste vegetable oil. Students not only discover the microscopic world around them, but learn about the green tech on-board that powers the lab.

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[havocdaemon]

Amazing idea. That`s the way to teach kids!

[Mozilafoxx]

@xEpicsoldier the heartless of kingdom hearts i think? xD

[ticketname]

How are you funded? if public school systems everywhere could see their way clear to back projects like this it would be helpful in rural areas also!

[jdgator95]

@WolleTD GM New Look (nicknamed fishbowl)

[GirlinAskirt]

he's cute

[WolleTD]

What model is that bus?

[BertisWorldYT]

@xEpicsoldier the people who "want kipkay" (quote).

[freakyMof]

you, sir, are a good person. Love this idea.

[simdude2u]

Do you have to pay tax on vegetable oil, because the government has to get the money from some where?

[caa1000]

That was extremely worthy video Make Magazine!