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Foldscope


Mission:

  • Providing accessible and affordable research based practical biology

  • Opportunity to be part of international citizen science projects and research communities.

About the Product

Foldscope is an ultra-affordable, paper microscope. It is designed to be extremely portable, durable and to give optical quality similar to conventional research microscopes (magnification of 140 X and 2-micron resolution), Foldscope brings hands-on microscopy to new places.

What you observe under foldscope :

You can view microscopic things such as bacteria, blood cells, and single-celled organisms, as well as larger things like insects, fabrics, organic tissues, and more! You can also capture photos and record video in your mobile with the help of mobile couplers.

What you learn and earn?

  1. Exposure to the International foldscope team and their worldwide research initiatives.

  2. International Certification on successful completion of the one-day workshop.

  3. Chance to publish your citizen research works on the international platform.

  4. Continuous evaluation process to groom your research skills.

  5. “Foldscoper of the month” recognition from the foldscope international team for active participants.

  6. A yearlong mentorship, which improvise your research and observation skill.

Kit Contains

1)  Lens Stage, Sample Stage, Panning Guide, Focus Ramp, Standard Slide, Microwell Slide (Part of Paper Template)

2)  Couplers – 3, Lens – 1 (In small bubble bag)

3)  ID Sticker, Ring Stickers, Cover Stickers (In small Ziplock bag)

4)  Cotton Swab, Instruction Manual, Foldscope Field Guide.

Who can participate?

Anyone above the age of 11 and are interested in practical science can register with us.

How to participate?

Step 1: Register with your requirements. We will contact you to clarify your doubts and then confirm your order. 

Step 2: Payment. Payment transaction details will be sent on order confirmation. The kits are usually dispatched within two working days(Covid norms applicable). Parcel tracking ID will be shared for your reference. 

Step 3 : Training : Orientation workshop date will be notified. You can virtually join the workshop and learn how to assemble and use foldscope for your research works. 

Next Step: Based on your interest, How you engage with foldscope ? How you convert this into professional research? all the next process and steps we will mentor you in the workshop.

Price

  • Foldscope only: Rs. 399 (Include Delivery Charge)

  • Foldscope with Training : Rs. 599 (Your payment will cover Foldscope Kit, Delivery charge, Workshop, Certification, Evaluation and Mentoring process)

Language Type : English \ Tamil | Age : Students from 6th std and above can participate.

For any other queries contact us: +91 78927 64304

=> We invite educational institutions to get register for their students. Based on your registration our executive will contact you for further details.

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