🌱 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...

🔬 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

"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

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

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...

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!

🔬 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

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/

🔬 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.

"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!

🌊 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...

🌏 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

🌿 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

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

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

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

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

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

🎉 Congratulations to our August Foldscoper of the Month, Nagaraj! 🎉 📸 Follow his work: • Microcosmos: microcosmos.foldscope.com/author/36Lg6...

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

Adventures In Microscopy: Micro Photo Shoot Oregano flowers are so tiny that I could put an entire flower under my Foldscope 2.0! Enjoy the micro-still life results! (50X mag) #FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #GardenMicroscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful #Foldscope #EduSky

Adventures In Microscopy: More Insect Eggs! Eggs on top of a stevia leaf (not worried about detection I guess!). They looked white, but there were actually reddish markings on them! Foldscope 2.0, 50X, darkfield #FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #ScienceIsBeautiful #GardenMicroscopy #Foldscope #EduSky

Adventures In Microscopy: Sea Lettuce Sample found on the shore of Owen Beach in Tacoma, WA. It looks like a sheet of green plastic wrap in the water, but under my Foldscope 2.0, the cells pop out! 340X + 5X zoom #FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #ScienceIsBeautiful #Foldscope #EduSky

🌱 New Blog Post: Foldscope In The Classroom – In The Garden 7: Return to the Soil 🔬🌾 After a full season of growth, what hidden changes have taken place beneath your plants? 👉 Read the full post: foldscope.com/blogs/blog/f... #foldscope #scienceforall #stemeducation #microscopy #soilbiology

On Saturday, Sep 9 @unibe.ch opens its doors - experience research yourself! We will be there with microscopes, plants, and origami microscopes for you to make yourself @teamfoldscope.bsky.social – main building, 2nd floor, room 206/208 – my lecture at 5:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. in room 205 🌾🔬🌵

#Teachers - want to learn how to bring the microscopic world to life for your students and let them experience the thrill of authentic scientific discovery? Reach out to us at [email protected] or comment below to make it a reality! #EduSky #ScienceEducation #Microscopy #STEAM #STEM

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Adventures In Microscopy: Pond Water 1/6 More microscopic investigations from my Foldscopin' on the Farm! I saw the pond & couldn't resist grabbing a sample! The amount of life seen in one drop is truly awe inspiring. #FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #ScienceIsBeautiful #ScienceIsFun #EduSky

Adventures In Microscopy: Zinnia Pollen Foldscopin' on the farm w/ my friend last week! Showed her how easy it is to grab a pollen sample w/ some tape, put it in a Foldscope 2.0, & viola! The beauty of each grain of pollen was revealed! #FearlessMicroscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful #EduSky

🍒 New Blog Post: Foldscope Explores… The Color of Fruit! 🔬🌈 Not all fruit colors are what they seem. What looks red or black to the eye can reveal surprising hues under a Foldscope 2.0. 👉 Read the full post: foldscope.com/blogs/blog/f... #foldscope #scienceforall #stemeducation #microscopy #fruit

Nurturing scientific understanding fosters community-driven solutions to global challenges. In #JMBE: a unique science outreach initiative, led by an all-women team, to enhance awareness about the importance of microbes in our dally lives. asm.social/2yb

🍓 New Blog Post: Foldscope in the Classroom – In the Garden: Fruits 🔬 This month, our Education Specialist Holly A. Stuart shares tips for exploring the hidden adaptations of fruits using Foldscope 2.0. 👉 Read the full post: foldscope.com/blogs/blog/f... #scienceforall #stemeducation #microscopy

🌲 New Blog Post: Foldscope Explores – Foldscoping on Vacation! 🔬🧳 For Education Specialist Holly Stuart, vacation is not just for relaxing. It is a chance to explore the microscopic world in unexpected places. Curious what she found? 👉 Read the full post: foldscope.com/blogs/blog/f... #foldscope

🎉 Congratulations to our July Foldscoper of the Month, Adhrit Pradeep! 🎉 🌟 With his Microcosmos posts and experiments, Adhrit is showing that children can be leaders in science, and that curiosity knows no age. More at microcosmos.foldscope.com

This was one of the most powerful workshops that I have led. And proof that microscopy and art are a natural fit! #CreativityRising25 #FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #ArtsIntegration #EquityAndAccess @artsintegration.bsky.social #Foldscope

🎨 New Blog Post: Foldscope Explores – Microscopy and Art 🔬🖌️ What happens when you bring microscopes into the art classroom? At the 2025 Creativity Rising STEAM Conference, educators discovered how Foldscope 2.0 can spark curiosity and creativity. 👉 Read the full post: foldscope.com/blogs/blog/f...

This episode inspired me to take out my #Foldscope from @teamfoldscope.bsky.social and study the hyphae of mushrooms currently popping up in my neighborhood! I hope more people realize the importance of fungi and the soil microbiome in the health of our planet!

🔍 What’s smaller than a notebook, costs less than a backpack, and lets you explore the hidden world around you? 🧐 🔬Foldscope, an origami-style microscope with ≥340X magnification, created by a @stanford.edu team, reveals everything from pond critters to pollen grains. 🌼 🐜 Learn more ⤵️ #Moore25

Adventures In Microscopy: Micro Rainbows! Light completely changes how we see objects. The long hairs of this insect's antenna lack color w/ brightfield lighting, but w/ darkfield a rainbow of color appears! #FearlessMicroscopy #ScienceIsFun #ScienceIsColorful #Foldscope #EduSky

Adventures In Microscopy: Echinacea Pollen Big beautiful flowers, challenging pollen access... but worth it when you see the sparkling (and spiky!) darkfield images! Enjoy! Foldscope 2.0, 340X lens #FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #ScienceIsBeautiful #GardenMicroscopy #Foldscope #EduSky

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Adventures In Microscopy: Earwigs! 1/3 This guy crawled out of a sample & ran around on my petri dish! I grabbed my tweezers & put him on a slide (not so easy - he was fast!!). Images & videos captured w /a Foldscope 2.0 & 50X lens. Enjoy! #FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #ScienceIsCool #EduSky

Adventures In Microscopy: Nasturtium Pollen Challenging to get clear images (I might have to try again with this flower later in the season...). Darkfield looks textured, but reflective appears smooth. #FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #ScienceIsBeautiful #GardenMicroscopy #Foldscope #EduSky

Adventures In Microscopy: Spiders! 1/2 I caught this guy crawling out of some flowers, so I put it in my Foldscope 2.0! Cool abdomen pattern, beating heart, and multiple eyes!! (50X magnification) #FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #ScienceIsFun #ScienceIsCool #SpiderMicroscopy #EduSky

Adventures In Microscopy: Basil Pollen The intricate patterns on the surface of the basil pollen were a big surprise! It is hard to believe that so much detail can exist on such a tiny grain. Enjoy! #FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #GardenMicroscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful #Foldscope #EduSky

Adventures In Microscopy: Crepe Myrtle Pollen More observations w my Foldscope 2.0. Plentiful pink flowers w pollen that readily stuck to the tape. ❤️ the yellow green of the reflective lighting at 340X. Enjoy! #FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #ScienceIsBeautiful #OutdoorMicroscopy #EduSky