Foldscope Elementary, Middle, and High School Equipment Grant
Grant provides K-12 teachers in the US and Canada with Foldscope microscopes for hands-on classroom science, supporting accessible and interactive microscopy learning.
Funder: Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: $200 in Foldscope gift cards per awardee; for purchase of Foldscope equipment for classroom use.
Summary: Supports K-12 teachers in the US and Canada with Foldscope equipment for hands-on science instruction.
Key Information: Open year-round; teachers outside US/Canada can express interest for future cycles.
Description
This grant provides K-12 teachers with funding to acquire Foldscope paper microscopes and related equipment, enabling hands-on, visual science demonstrations in the classroom. The program aims to make microscopy accessible and affordable, allowing students to explore and understand the microscopic world as part of their science curriculum. Foldscopes can be used with mobile phones or projectors for group viewing, and are suitable for a wide range of biological and non-biological investigations.
