The following is a signature activity of the Rotary Club Washington Global and the non-profit organization mEducation Alliance (mEA). They are partnering with Foldscope Instruments to help bring the magic of discovery to 1000s of children in low-resource settings around the world.
We believe every child, no matter their geography or circumstances, deserves the chance to explore, question, and discover. Foldscopes turn that belief into reality.
A world where any student can see bacteria on a leaf, the structure of a fabric thread, or hidden particles in the air is a world where science is truly accessible.
From paper to possibility, we are putting discovery in every child’s hands.
Foldscope is a paper microscope that combines low-cost materials with precision optics. When purchased at bulk, each Foldscope can cost under US$5
Foldscope microscopes have a range of magnifications (50X-340X). With them, you can visualize tiny microorganisms to larger samples like insects, plants, fabrics, and tissues. Foldscopes can also attach to mobile phones for imaging and are very portable, durable, and waterproof. With that versatility, the possibilities are endless!
We invite Rotary clubs to help us:
Raise awareness of the initiative
Help us identify schools to support, and,
Fund and support shipments of Foldscopes and training materials
For more information about this initiative, please see mEA's Foldscope Initiative page and/or email me at abloome@meducationalliance.org with questions.