The Bio-Bus project consists of scientists and educators at Georgia State University who are committed to building a learning community that serves all Georgians. In support of this goal, in 1999 the University provided us with funds to build the first Bio-Bus, a 30-foot self contained mobile laboratory. We now have a "fleet" of two buses and a van. So far, we have visited over 300 community groups and local schools (public and private) in 20 counties in Georgia.

Dr. Barbara Baumstark, Director of the Bio-Bus Program, and students with the first Bio-Bus in 1999

Starting in March, 2001, the Bio-Bus Program has also been supported by the National Science Foundation, as part of its Graduate Teaching Fellows in K-12 Education (GK-12) program.

See the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to learn more about scheduling the Bio-Bus to visit your school.

The teaching modules contain information about what is taught by the Bio-Bus during a school visit.

Teacher workshops help teach you how to make the most out of a Bio-Bus visit to your school.

Contact Information

The Bio-Bus Project
Department Of Biology
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 4010
Atlanta, GA 30302-4010

Tel: 404-463-9250

biobus@langate.gsu.edu

Booking the Bio-Bus:

The Academic Year 2004-2005 calendar is now completely filled. You may ask to be placed on a waiting list, to be called in case of a cancellation.  

New clients, please read the FAQ's page to find out how to get on our schedule. Funding for the Bio-Bus Program for 2005-06 is uncertain at this time.  For Summer 2005 we are putting names on a call list, subject to funding.  

Modules

Do the Wave: Light & Sound

States of Matter

Water in the Environment

Animal Diversity

Have a Heart

Chemistry: Acids,Bases,& Indicators

Microbes and You

Biotechnology