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TeamFoldscope @teamfoldscope.bsky.social · 2d

Fast & Curious 2025–2026 is a program that brings free professional development workshops and our paper microscopes, Foldscopes, to communities across the United States.

Apply today: docs.google.com/forms/d/1q9f...

Fast & Curious USA 2025-2026

Fast & Curious 2025–2026 is a program that brings free professional development workshops and our paper microscopes, Foldscopes, to communities across the United States. Each session trains teachers…

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Prakash Lab at Stanford @prakashlab.bsky.social · 6d

Want to engage and « do something » about microplastics in your own environment.

Consider joining the foldscope community that has been mapping novel sources of microplastics around the world.

microcosmos.foldscope.com/post/zCoLNt3...

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 6d

Adventures In Microscopy: Desmids!

This sample was gathered at the base of a waterfall I saw while hiking.

Desmids have high degrees of symmetry which remind me of paper snowflakes. Enjoy!

#FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #Microscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful #Foldscope #ScienceIsFun #EduSky

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TeamFoldscope @teamfoldscope.bsky.social · 11d

🔬 Want free microscopes and training?

Educators and community leaders in the US can apply to receive free Foldscopes (paper microscopes), hands-on training, and lesson plans to use with their students and communities.

📌 Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Fast & Curious USA 2025-2026

Fast & Curious 2025–2026 is a program that brings free professional development workshops and our paper microscopes, Foldscopes, to communities across the United States. Each session trains teachers…

docs.google.com

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TeamFoldscope @teamfoldscope.bsky.social · 13d

🌱 Exciting news for educators and community leaders!

We’re launching Fast & Curious 2025 — a free STEM grant program that brings Foldscopes (paper microscopes), hands-on training, and lesson plans to classrooms and communities across the US.

📌 Apply now at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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TeamFoldscope @teamfoldscope.bsky.social · 16d

🔬 Connecticut College freshmen explored the microscopic world with Foldscope during their Science Leaders pre-orientation program.

📷 Featured in Connecticut College’s August in Pictures:
www.conncoll.edu/news/news-ar...

#foldscope #microscopy #scienceforall #stemeducation #connecticutcollege

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 18d

"The most exciting part of my visit to the school was when students used paper microscopes, called foldscopes, to observe bacteria called lactobacilli in yogurt."

💬 Dr Revathy Krishnamurthi

Inspiring the next generation: exploring the invisible microbial world with students in Koothanoor, India - Quadram Institute

Research Scientist Dr Revathy Krishnamurthy reflects on her visit to the village where she grew up in India and inspiring the next generation to discover the world of science.

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Patrick Njoroge @patryknjoroge.bsky.social · 17d

This year’s #HomeRiverBioBlitz by @edutabafrica.bsky.social Africa flowed from Kitale, Kisumu & Limuru to Finland — where communities turned rivers into classrooms with #foldscopes, sketches & stories. Huge thanks to all the partners who made this possible! #CitizenScience @inaturalist.bsky.social

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Evelien Adriaenssens @evelienadri.bsky.social · 16d

Incredibly proud of Dr Revathy who is inspiring the next generation of scientists around the world. And even though we can't see them through a foldscope, bacteriophages are still our favourite microbes 🤩

quadram.ac.uk/blogs/inspir...

Inspiring the next generation: exploring the invisible microbial world with students in Koothanoor, India - Quadram Institute

Research Scientist Dr Revathy Krishnamurthy reflects on her visit to the village where she grew up in India and inspiring the next generation to discover the world of science.

quadram.ac.uk

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Prakash Lab at Stanford @prakashlab.bsky.social · 16d

For last 10 years - we have worked with thousands of organizations around the world helping support them in integrating foldscope programs.

To bring in a new cohort of organizations - we are re-launching “fast and curious” 2025 edition - apply and get a Foldscope trainer and Foldscopes for free!

TeamFoldscope @teamfoldscope.bsky.social · 18d

🔬 Free microscopes + teacher training!

📅 Applications are now open. To apply, visit www.foldscope.com or scan the QR code (video)

✉️ Any questions? Email us at [email protected]

#stem #education #science #teachers #training #free #microscopy #educators #professionaldevelopment #microscope

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TeamFoldscope @teamfoldscope.bsky.social · 18d

🔬 Free microscopes + teacher training!

📅 Applications are now open. To apply, visit www.foldscope.com or scan the QR code (video)

✉️ Any questions? Email us at [email protected]

#stem #education #science #teachers #training #free #microscopy #educators #professionaldevelopment #microscope

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TeamFoldscope @teamfoldscope.bsky.social · 18d

The Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh + Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh has launched a program for teachers in any schools in the US and Canada - awardees of this program will receive $200 (USD) in gift cards

Apply ---> www.chemistryoutreach.org/awards-grants/grants/foldscope-grant/

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TeamFoldscope @teamfoldscope.bsky.social · 19d

🔬 Dr. Manu Prakash delivered the 2025 Murty Trust Annual Lecture in Bengaluru, speaking on “From Paper Microscopes to Global Change” and the power of frugal science.

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TeamFoldscope @teamfoldscope.bsky.social · 19d

"By stepping back slightly, I saw them step forward
and take charge of their learning."
"Stepping outside the classroom has the potential to transform not just the scenery, but our pedagogical approach in powerful ways." -Avanish Singh

Empowering students to become active learners - how powerful!

Avanish Utsav @avanishutsav.bsky.social · 19d

My article based on an outdoor #science class with #primary #grade #students in nature using @foldscope.

Can an outdoor activity with a blade of grass reveal and challenge students' ideas about the actual and apparent sizes of objects?

publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/6331/1/20.%2...

publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in

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TeamFoldscope @teamfoldscope.bsky.social · 20d

🌊 World Water Monitoring Day – Sept 18

Foldscoper Mitali Patil used her Foldscope and polarized light to explore live water samples from a pond in Ratnagiri. Her post shows that when science meets curiosity, even the tiniest organisms can shine bright.

microcosmos.foldscope.com/post/transfe...

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TeamFoldscope @teamfoldscope.bsky.social · 21d

🌏 Foldscope in Nepal

Mercer University students brought Foldscopes to classrooms in Nepal, giving hundreds of students their first hands-on experience with microscopy.

📰 Read more:
den.mercer.edu/mercer-stude...

#foldscope #scienceforall #frugalscience #microscopy #nepal #stemeducation

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TeamFoldscope @teamfoldscope.bsky.social · 22d

🌿 New Blog Post: Foldscope Explores... The Beauty of Mold 🧫🔬

Under a Foldscope 2.0, mold reveals a whole new world of colors, textures, spores, and branching hyphae.

👉 Read the full post:
foldscope.com/blogs/blog/f...

#foldscope #scienceforall #microscopy #stemeducation #microcosmos #mold #nature

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 26d

Adventures In Microscopy: Marigold Pollen
Each of the pollen grains is covered in tiny little spikes. As always, I love how lighting can change the appearance so much! Enjoy! (#Foldscope 2.0, 340X)
#FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #GardenMicroscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 27d

Adventures In Microscopy: Marigold Flower Petals (Part 2)

I put a marigold flower petal on a slide and enjoyed seeing some of the microscopic color variations and textures that are invisible to the naked eye!

#FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #GardenMicroscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful #EduSky

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 27d

Adventures In Microscopy: Marigold Flower Petals

The petals of a marigold are perfect for doing a cast to see the surface features under my #Foldscope 2.0. They may appear smooth, but there is a lot of texture!

#FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #GardenMicroscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful #EduSky

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 28d

Adventures in Microscopy: Marigold Leaves
I made a cast of the leaves (using clear nail polish) to observe the stomata under a #Foldscope 2.0. These little "mouths" that "breathe" for the leaves never cease to amaze me!
#FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #GardenMicroscopy #ScienceIsCool #EduSky

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TeamFoldscope @teamfoldscope.bsky.social · 28d

That is great! Please be sure to share your experiences and post pictures and videos of your discoveries! Welcome to the Foldscope family!

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TeamFoldscope @teamfoldscope.bsky.social · 28d

We love seeing this kind of excitement about getting a Foldscope!

Marsh! / Collect my fruits @marsh-room.bsky.social · 29d

just ordered one of these im so excited!!!

TeamFoldscope @teamfoldscope.bsky.social · Nov 12

Foldscope began as an idea to make science more accessible. That idea has grown into a company that now delivers powerful scientific tools around the world!

foldscope.com

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TeamFoldscope @teamfoldscope.bsky.social · 28d

🎉 Congratulations to our August Foldscoper of the Month, Nagaraj! 🎉

📸 Follow his work:
• Microcosmos: microcosmos.foldscope.com/author/36Lg6...

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 29d

Adventures In Microscopy: Light up the Lichen!

Lighting makes a big difference! British Soldier lichen (Cladonia cristatella) w/ brightfield vs reflective lighting under a #Foldscope 2.0 at 50X magnification.

#FearlessMicroscopy #MicroscopyOnTheGo #ScienceIsFun #EduSky

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