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Foldscope

Powerful Paper Microscopes

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Dr. Manu Prakash (Co- Founder)

Associate Professor-Bioengineering

Stanford University

Dr. Jim Cybulski (CEO)�Co-Founder and Inventor

The Foldscope Story

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The Foldscope Story

Initial Sketch of Concept

First Prototype Version

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Our mission is to make science and STEM education equitable and accessible for everyone.

Our Mission

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We believe access to science and education is a human right.

Our Vision

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We want every child to carry a Foldscope in their back pocket.

Our Goal

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What can it do?

A paper microscope that can do all of this!

Eye Viewing

Cell Phone Viewing

Projection Viewing

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Different Magnifications

3 Different Lenses

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3 Different Light Modes

Brightfield

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Darkfield

Reflective Lighting

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Those are WHAT?

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Prepare slides on paper!

Decorate and customize them!

Record data on the card!

Trading Card Style Slides

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Using a Foldscope 2.0

Phone/Tablet Coupling

Attaches to main camera on your phone/tablet

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Durable

  • 100% waterproof
  • Borosilicate glass lens
  • Easy to store & clean

Quality Performance

  • 50X, 140X, and 340X magnification
  • 2-micron resolution (0.18 NA)

Tech Compatible

  • Couples to all cell phones and tablets
  • Includes free app

Foldscope 2.0

Specifications

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Microcosmos

Post and share your observations, and discoveries.

Read and comment on posts, collaborate with Foldscopers from all over the world.

www.microcosmos.foldscope.com

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Beyond the Classroom:

Exploring the Outdoors

The durability of the Foldscopes makes them an ideal tool to use outside

  • Biodiversity Surveys
  • Water Quality Analysis (macroinvertebrate surveys)
  • Air Quality Analysis
  • Soil Quality Analysis
  • Quick sampling of interesting objects!

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Beyond Science:

Interdisciplinary

Collaboration tool for multiple content areas

  • Math
  • English Language Arts
  • Social Studies/History
  • Arts
  • Music
  • Food Science

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NGSS Standards Aligned �K-12 Lesson Plans

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K-12 Educator Bundles

Foldscope.com/pages/k12

Everything you need for a classroom in one package!

Lesson plans, onboarding, and training!

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Fast & Curious 2025

Go to www.foldscope.com

Fill Out The Form - Plan A Workshop - Magnify Curiosity

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Questions? Comments?

k12@foldscope.com

growth@foldscope.com

Social Media:

@TeamFoldscope

Thank You!

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