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We are the makers of Foldscope, the original paper microscope! Working to globally expand access to microscopy & the wonder of science.
San Francisco, CA
Joined November 2016
🔬 Free microscopes + teacher training! This fall we’re relaunching our Fast & Curious tour — bringing free Foldscopes (paper microscopes), workshops, and lesson plans to educators across the United States. Each educator will receive free training, a Foldscope to keep, plus
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This week I had a great time sharing @TeamFoldscope resources with @SpartanburgD7 science educators and the @RockHillSchools 7th graders at the career day hosted by @RawlinsonRoadMS! Inspiring educators and students one microscopic view at a time!
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We are collaborating with RAYN Growing Systems at #NSTAFall2025! We're using #Foldscopes to watch changes in root development under various pH levels in EdRack. Join the workshop on 11/14 at 8:00 am in room M100J & visit booth #449 to learn more! @NSTA @NSTEMHS
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Making connections here at @NCSTA! @TeamFoldscope, @theNEEDproject, Mark Case, Guilford County Schools, & Southern Guilford High School
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Aaaaand that’s a wrap on the @NCSTA 2025 Conference! I really enjoyed the connections and partnerships developed at the @TeamFoldscope booth over the past couple of days! See you next year NCSTA!
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@TeamFoldscope Thank you so much for your recognition, and a powerful tool 🔬
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Manu Prakesh (of $1 #foldscope fame) guest stars on #TheMicroscopists. Quite incredible drive & desire for making science hands-on and accessible. He also talks about his passion for fieldwork, & explains why he has barnacles growing in his bathroom! Stream -
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Discover the story behind the #Foldscope with Manu Prakash! From $1 microscopes & citizen science to barnacles in his bathroom, hear his cool and inspirational stories in the latest episode of #TheMicroscopists. Listen Now → https://t.co/d2ugApiBcU
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Happy Halloween! Are you celebrating by searching for ghosts and spiders with your #Foldscope?
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Imagine a world where our students think of science not as a list of vocabulary words, but rather as a series of beautiful images. Read this Microcosmos post, grab some art supplies & a #Foldscope, & start creating & discovering! #ArtsIntegration
https://t.co/EnJFA4fwDK
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Adventures In Microscopy: Fall Leaves Is anyone else getting #Wicked vibes? Maple and oak leaves viewed under a #Foldscope 2.0 at 50x magnification. #FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #ScienceIsBeautiful
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What if science didn’t need expensive labs? What if a microscope could be folded like paper… and carried in your pocket? Meet the Foldscope—a ₹150 paper microscope that magnifies up to 140 times. Invented by an Indian scientist, it’s now changing classrooms and research labs
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@WPCC_Pioneers @NCBioNetwork @TeamFoldscope Another great workshop using paper microscopes. Educators will leave with class sets!! Great partnerships!🥰
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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 and community leaders, provides Foldscopes, lesson plans, and accessories, and
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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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Holidays = movies, TT, beach… and then I found a @TeamFoldscope. Adult cousins in their late 30's went nuts. 😂 We chased the max and polka for one hair, hunted leaves, even waited for mom's rasam tomato seeds. Suddenly we were 10 year olds AGAIN. Who said microscopes are just
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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
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Day 3 at the ICGEB stand @TriesteNext #Science Festival. Exploring lab magic through the lens. #fluoresence #microscopy #Foldscope.
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🔬 Want free microscopes and training? Applications for Fast & Curious USA 2025-2026 are now open! 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.
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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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🌱 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. Each participant will receive a
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