#Microscopes would make our everyday world so interesting. Although I have no firsthand knowledge of them, investment in #Foldscopes might be a worthwhile community project, for people of any age.
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#Foldscopes are inexpensive and portable. They look lightweight and flat. I have no firsthand knowledge of them, but these #microscopes seem like a very cool way to make playtime educational. At home, this could be a lifesaver!
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#STEM
#STEAM
#Parents
#Foldscope
@teamfoldscope.bsky.social

Christmas came early to the K-5 science and STEAM educators at Iredell-Statesville Schools! I had a great time working with these passionate teachers who are now ready to confidently put #Foldscopes into the hands of their students!

@teamfoldscope.bsky.social

We are collaborating with #RAYNGrowingSystems 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 and visit booth #449 to learn more!
#NSTA #NSTEM

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

340x microscope image of Peziza asci - long tubes with 8 spores in each

Foldscope origami with a ball lens system that you can use traditional microscope slides in

Microscope slide with mushroom tissue smashed on it and the mushroom at the bottom of the frame

Damon Tighe looking through a foldscope

Lead an event with the Microscopical Society of SF today on using #Foldscopes in the field.
Here is a Peziza #fungus we looked at using the 340x lens. Amazing what origami, a ball lens, and good engineering can do
#microscopy #mycology #mushroom #DIYbio #biology #microscope #ascomycete #peziza

Let students do science to learn science!

Of course, you know I will recommend using #Foldscopes so that every student can fully experience the world of microscopy and follow their curiosity!
#EduSky #STEM #STEAM #ScienceIsFun #TeachBetter #tlap #sciTLAP

What a glorious day! @lucygdornan.bsky.social and I had the privilege of showcasing origami microscopes #foldscopes to the school kids of Ireland at #BTYSTE with the @ec.europa.eu

I will once again be co-organizing our elementary school's Math & Science night, but this year it will be remote. Our PTA just applied for a small grant to buy the kids #Foldscopes, but I'm crowdsourcing #sciencetwitter for other at-home #STEM ideas.