Online Training - Foldscope 101, the Basics of Foldscope Use [March 31st 2026]

Get the most from your Foldscope by learning from our experts! This 90‑minute online session covers the basic skills needed to explore the microcosmos with the first and only paper microscope. In this live training, you will:

• Learn the parts of a Foldscope and how it works.
• Examine a prepared slide and practice focusing and panning.
• Couple your Foldscope with a phone for imaging.
• Make your own slides from everyday samples.
• Ask questions during a live Q&A if time permits.
• Workshops are offered quarterly:

Date & time: Tuesday March 31st 2026 4pm PT / 5pm MT / 6pm CT / 7pm ET
Registration Deadline: Sunday March 29th 2026 11:59pm ET

Audience: Ideal for educators, outreach leaders, and curious learners ages 8+.
Price: 60 USD per seat. One seat = access for one participant. Max. 25 attendees.
What you get: Live instruction, Q&A, and a certificate of attendance after the workshop.
Instructor: Paola Moreno-Roman, PhD, Cellular & Molecular Biology, Stanford University

Materials Required

• Foldscope (Don't have one yet? Get it at our store!)
• Glass or Paper Slides
• Clear tape
• Scissors
• Recommended: Premade slides

Cancellation Policy

• Full refund up to 48 hours after purchase
• 50% refund up to 2 weeks after purchase
• No refund or cancellation is offered on purchases made less than a month before the workshop

Other Training Offerings

• Consultation - Free 15-minute consultation to determine the best training resources for you

Groups of 5 or more receive a 10% discount, email training@foldscope.com prior to purchase to arrange for discount.

For questions about the workshop or policies, contact training@foldscope.com