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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Can a microscope change your perspective? Come find out at 1:00 today during the Light, Microscopy, and Perspective workshop at the The Institute for Arts Integration & STEAM conference! #Foldscope #ArtsIntegration #CreativityConnected26

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

It is Day 2 of the The Institute for Arts Integration & STEAM Conference! Only a few more @TeamFoldscope.bsky.com items remain… Stop by the table and I’ll see you at the 1:00 session on Light, Microscopy, and Perspective! #ArtsIntegration #CreativityConnected26

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

I want to send a big thank you right back to Caldwell County Schools! Thank you for inviting me to the CCS Mini Conference! I enjoyed working with your teachers and hearing their ideas for how they are going to use their Foldscopes in the coming weeks!

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Normally the “Wows!” and looks on the faces of teachers when they experience a @teamfoldscope.bsky.social for the first time is thanks enough for the work I do, but Jennifer Griffin of Onslow County Schools took it up a notch with this goody bag!

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TeamFoldscope @teamfoldscope.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

🥹A thrilling moment from day 2 of our Fast & Curious Tour stop with CESTEM at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, as this teacher saw the amazement of what the Foldscope 2.0 is. 📌 APPLY NOW FOR THE FAST & CURIOUS TOUR AT docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #fastandcurious

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TeamFoldscope @teamfoldscope.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

We're giving out FREE Foldscopes to educators and community leaders in the US! Visit foldscope.com/pages/fast-c... for more information or... 📌 Apply now at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #freefoldscopes #educatorworkshop #fastandcurioustour

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Sun - Earth - Moon ☀️ 🌎 🌕

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

First full moon of 2026 Wolf Moon (Plus a bonus shot of Jupiter and her moons!)

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

I’m helping teachers in the Charlotte area set New Years resolutions to bring hands on science experiences to their students! @teamfoldscope.bsky.social and the Carolinas STEM Teaching & Learning Conference are starting 2026 strong!

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Last chance to get your #Foldscope at #CellBio2025! It makes a great Christmas gift/stocking stuffer! Visit @teamfoldscope.bsky.social at booth 113! @ascbiology.bsky.social #MagnifyCuriosity

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Day 3 of #ASCB 2025 requires a venti sized power up! Getting ready to inspire scientists one #Foldscope at a time today! @teamfoldscope.bsky.social #MagnifyCuriosity

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

The Cloudy Cold Moon of December

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Christmas came early to the K-5 science and STEAM educators at Iredell-Statesville Schools! I had a great time working with these passionate teachers who are now ready to confidently put #Foldscopes into the hands of their students! @teamfoldscope.bsky.social

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Heading out to do some @teamfoldscope.bsky.social training at @lenoirrhyne.bsky.social and App State- Hickory campus!

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

What an experience! My first #Spartan ✅ Felt good and finished strong 💪🏼😎🥳

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EMBL @embl.org · 07/11/2025

Ever used a microscope to break out of an escape room? The EMBL programme ‘Summer of Science’ offered children, families, and even scientists a unique way to experience science through a collection of creative activities. Learn more: www.embl.org/news/lab-mat...

Naemi Kuehn, Public Engagement Officer, engaging with participants during a foldscope workshop during the ‘Sommer der Wissenschaft’ programme. Credit: Joseph Franciosa/EMBL

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

This week I had a great time sharing @teamfoldscope.bsky.social resources with Spartanburg School District 7 science educators and the Rock Hill Schools 7th graders at the career day hosted by Rawlinson Road Middle School! Inspiring educators and students one microscopic view at a time!

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TeamFoldscope @teamfoldscope.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

We are collaborating with #RAYNGrowingSystems at #NSTAFall2025! We're using #Foldscopes to watch changes in root development under various pH levels in #EdRack. Join the workshop on 11/14 at 8:00 am in room M100J and visit booth #449 to learn more! #NSTA #NSTEM

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Aaaaand that’s a wrap on the North Carolina Science Teachers Association 2025 Conference! I really enjoyed the connections and partnerships developed at the @teamfoldscope.bsky.social booth over the past couple of days! See you next year NCSTA!

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Making connections here at NCSTA 2025 Conference! @teamfoldscope.bsky.social , The Need Project, Mark Case, Guilford County Schools, & Southern Guilford High School

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

North Carolina Science Teachers Association 2025 conference attendees - did you miss yesterday’s packed @teamfoldscope.bsky.social session? No worries, you can still stop by booth #403 to learn about the tool that will make science accessible and fun for all of your students!

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

@teamfoldscope.bsky.social is ready for the #NCSTA Conference! Come by booth 403 and join me at 2:30 on 11/6 for a workshop. Build your own #Foldscope to take home!

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Adventures In Astronomy: Full Moon! Experiencing the beauty of looking up!

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TeamFoldscope @teamfoldscope.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Happy Halloween! Are you celebrating by searching for ghosts and spiders with your #Foldscope?

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TeamFoldscope @teamfoldscope.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Imagine a world where our students think of science not as a list of vocabulary words, but rather as a series of beautiful images. Read this Microcosmos post, grab some art supplies & a #Foldscope, & start creating & discovering! #ArtsIntegration #EduSky microcosmos.foldscope.com/post/IX18Bf1...

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Adventures In Microscopy: Fall Leaves Is anyone else getting #Wicked vibes? Maple and oak leaves viewed under a #Foldscope 2.0 at 50x magnification. #FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #ScienceIsBeautiful

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Adventures In Microscopy: Desmids! This sample was gathered at the base of a waterfall I saw while hiking. Desmids have high degrees of symmetry which remind me of paper snowflakes. Enjoy! #FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #Microscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful #Foldscope #ScienceIsFun #EduSky

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Adventures In Microscopy: Marigold Pollen Each of the pollen grains is covered in tiny little spikes. As always, I love how lighting can change the appearance so much! Enjoy! (#Foldscope 2.0, 340X) #FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #GardenMicroscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

"w/ the little creatures, nobody really cares [if it is alive or dead.] But I think it makes a difference in how you connect to a creature. There is a subconscious connection between looking eye to eye w/ a creature that is alive vs a creature that is sort of crumpled up." -Anand Varna

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Adventures In Microscopy: Marigold Flower Petals (Part 2) I put a marigold flower petal on a slide and enjoyed seeing some of the microscopic color variations and textures that are invisible to the naked eye! #FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #GardenMicroscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful #EduSky

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Adventures In Microscopy: Marigold Flower Petals The petals of a marigold are perfect for doing a cast to see the surface features under my #Foldscope 2.0. They may appear smooth, but there is a lot of texture! #FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #GardenMicroscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful #EduSky

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Adventures in Microscopy: Marigold Leaves I made a cast of the leaves (using clear nail polish) to observe the stomata under a #Foldscope 2.0. These little "mouths" that "breathe" for the leaves never cease to amaze me! #FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #GardenMicroscopy #ScienceIsCool #EduSky

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Adventures In Microscopy: Light up the Lichen! Lighting makes a big difference! British Soldier lichen (Cladonia cristatella) w/ brightfield vs reflective lighting under a #Foldscope 2.0 at 50X magnification. #FearlessMicroscopy #MicroscopyOnTheGo #ScienceIsFun #EduSky

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Adventures In Microscopy: Micro Photo Shoot Oregano flowers are so tiny that I could put an entire flower under my Foldscope 2.0! Enjoy the micro-still life results! (50X mag) #FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #GardenMicroscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful #Foldscope #EduSky

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Adventures In Microscopy: More Insect Eggs! Eggs on top of a stevia leaf (not worried about detection I guess!). They looked white, but there were actually reddish markings on them! Foldscope 2.0, 50X, darkfield #FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #ScienceIsBeautiful #GardenMicroscopy #Foldscope #EduSky

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Adventures In Microscopy: Sea Lettuce Sample found on the shore of Owen Beach in Tacoma, WA. It looks like a sheet of green plastic wrap in the water, but under my Foldscope 2.0, the cells pop out! 340X + 5X zoom #FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #ScienceIsBeautiful #Foldscope #EduSky

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TeamFoldscope @teamfoldscope.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

#Teachers - want to learn how to bring the microscopic world to life for your students and let them experience the thrill of authentic scientific discovery? Reach out to us at growth@foldscope.com or comment below to make it a reality! #EduSky #ScienceEducation #Microscopy #STEAM #STEM

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Adventures In Microscopy: Pond Water 1/6 More microscopic investigations from my Foldscopin' on the Farm! I saw the pond & couldn't resist grabbing a sample! The amount of life seen in one drop is truly awe inspiring. #FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #ScienceIsBeautiful #ScienceIsFun #EduSky

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Adventures In Microscopy: Zinnia Pollen Foldscopin' on the farm w/ my friend last week! Showed her how easy it is to grab a pollen sample w/ some tape, put it in a Foldscope 2.0, & viola! The beauty of each grain of pollen was revealed! #FearlessMicroscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful #EduSky

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

This was one of the most powerful workshops that I have led. And proof that microscopy and art are a natural fit! #CreativityRising25 #FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #ArtsIntegration #EquityAndAccess @artsintegration.bsky.social #Foldscope

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Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

“Fungi are the microbiome of plants,” says ecologist Adriana Corrales. Without mycorrhizal fungal networks, plant roots wouldn’t be able to absorb the nutrients they need to thrive. 🍄

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‘Underground Atlas’ Shows How Vulnerable Fungal Networks Are

Underground fungal networks are crucial to life on Earth. But a new map shows that less than 10% of fungal hotspots are in protected areas.

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Adventures In Microscopy: Micro Rainbows! Light completely changes how we see objects. The long hairs of this insect's antenna lack color w/ brightfield lighting, but w/ darkfield a rainbow of color appears! #FearlessMicroscopy #ScienceIsFun #ScienceIsColorful #Foldscope #EduSky

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Adventures In Microscopy: Echinacea Pollen Big beautiful flowers, challenging pollen access... but worth it when you see the sparkling (and spiky!) darkfield images! Enjoy! Foldscope 2.0, 340X lens #FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #ScienceIsBeautiful #GardenMicroscopy #Foldscope #EduSky

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Adventures In Microscopy: Earwigs! 1/3 This guy crawled out of a sample & ran around on my petri dish! I grabbed my tweezers & put him on a slide (not so easy - he was fast!!). Images & videos captured w /a Foldscope 2.0 & 50X lens. Enjoy! #FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #ScienceIsCool #EduSky

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Adventures In Microscopy: Nasturtium Pollen Challenging to get clear images (I might have to try again with this flower later in the season...). Darkfield looks textured, but reflective appears smooth. #FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #ScienceIsBeautiful #GardenMicroscopy #Foldscope #EduSky

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Adventures In Microscopy: Spiders! 1/2 I caught this guy crawling out of some flowers, so I put it in my Foldscope 2.0! Cool abdomen pattern, beating heart, and multiple eyes!! (50X magnification) #FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #ScienceIsFun #ScienceIsCool #SpiderMicroscopy #EduSky

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Adventures In Microscopy: Basil Pollen The intricate patterns on the surface of the basil pollen were a big surprise! It is hard to believe that so much detail can exist on such a tiny grain. Enjoy! #FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #GardenMicroscopy #ScienceIsBeautiful #Foldscope #EduSky

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Adventures In Microscopy: Crepe Myrtle Pollen More observations w my Foldscope 2.0. Plentiful pink flowers w pollen that readily stuck to the tape. ❤️ the yellow green of the reflective lighting at 340X. Enjoy! #FearlessMicroscopy #STEAM #ScienceIsBeautiful #OutdoorMicroscopy #EduSky

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hollyastuart @hollyastuart.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Adventures In Microscopy: Tomatillo Pollen The black and white anthers got my attention. So I grabbed some tape, a slide, & my Foldscope 2.0! The pollen grains were very small, but plentiful. Enjoy! #FearlessMicroscopy #GardenMicroscopy #MicroMoments #ScienceIsBeautiful #STEAM #EduSky

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