Foldscope

Foldscope Foldscope is the paper microscope that began as an idea to make science more accessible. It has reach

Foldscope is the ultra-affordable, paper microscope that you assemble yourself. Designed to be inexpensive, durable, and to give optical quality similar to conventional research microscopes, Foldscope brings hands-on microscopy to new places!

06/03/2026

Our microscopes came in for summer camps at the hub! We are so excited to try out the Foldscope microscopes today. Each camper will get their own to take home at the end of camp. Engineering in Nature: STEM Summer Camp Seed to Table: STEM Summer Camp

06/03/2026

Listen to what these students have to say about their Foldscope microscope experience at Kinston High School!🔬🙌

Thank you to Crystal Payton Demry for letting us stop by her classroom!

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Career Day at Richmond Drive Elementary School in Rock Hill, SC was a BLAST! 🔬🙌From Pre-K through 5th grade, every 10 mi...
05/29/2026

Career Day at Richmond Drive Elementary School in Rock Hill, SC was a BLAST! 🔬🙌

From Pre-K through 5th grade, every 10 minutes brought a new group of 20+ curious minds ready to explore the microscopic world with a Foldscope.

There were nonstop “WOWs”, smiles, and students completely surprised by their discoveries. 🌱🦠

But the quote of the day came from one young student who looked at plant cells under the Foldscope and said:
“It’s like seeing a galaxy of stars hiding inside the blade of grass.”

That’s what Foldscope is all about! We want to help students realize there’s an entire universe hiding in the everyday. 💫🔍

Thank you to the students and teachers of Richmond Drive Elementary School for an unforgettable day of curiosity, wonder, and science.

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🥳 Congratulations to our April 2026 Foldscoper of the Month, Martha Levey! 🥳As the Digital Teaching and Learning Special...
05/28/2026

🥳 Congratulations to our April 2026 Foldscoper of the Month, Martha Levey! 🥳

As the Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist for Wilson County Schools in North Carolina, Martha Levey is helping educators and students discover the power of hands-on science through Foldscope. Through her enthusiasm for innovative learning experiences, she has introduced Foldscopes to educators across the district and demonstrated how these paper microscopes can be integrated into classrooms at every grade level.

During a recent training with central office staff, Martha introduced participants to the Foldscope and demonstrated how our paper microscope can inspire creativity, spark curiosity, and enhance STEM learning across a variety of grade levels and subject areas.

Reflecting on the experience, Martha shared, “We were thrilled to show some of our central office staff how to use Foldscopes and how they can be used across all grade-level bands. They enjoyed creating trading cards and sharing them with co-workers.”

Martha also brought Foldscopes to the Wilson County Schools STEMposium event, which welcomed K–12 students from across the district for a day of STEM exploration and discovery. By allowing students to investigate the microscopic world firsthand, she helped create meaningful experiences that encouraged scientific curiosity and engagement. We deeply appreciate her dedication to making STEM accessible and interactive for students in her school district!

Students at Kinston High School in Kinston, NC got an up-close look at hair samples using the Foldscope 2.0 🔬 — and they...
05/14/2026

Students at Kinston High School in Kinston, NC got an up-close look at hair samples using the Foldscope 2.0 🔬 — and they were amazed by what they discovered under 140X magnification!

The students all agreed that this hands-on science experience was such a unique and fun way to change up the normal class routine.

Stay tuned… there’s more to come as these students continue exploring the world through a new lens! 💡

05/12/2026

✨🔬Such extraordinary Foldscope discoveries recently made on Microcosmos!

Join us by posting your own microscopic discoveries and connect with Foldscopers from all around the globe! 🌍

👉 Go to microcosmos.foldscope.com OR download the Foldscope app!

05/11/2026

The Foldscope is a high quality microscope at an affordable price. 🔬✨

Our mission is to make science more accessible for communities, students, and science lovers all around the world! 🌍

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