CHMSU Student Earns Online Admiration for Creating Pen-Sized Digital Microscope
A CHMSU student goes viral and earns praise from the online community for inventing a pen-sized digital microscope.
Recently, the Facebook page Carlos Hilado Memorial State University shared photos of a third-year science education student in Binalbagan, Negros Occidental, who has invented a unique “pen-sized” digital microscope.
Ceejay Faala, a resident of Barangay Bagroy, created the device, which he calls the “Pencroscope,” using recycled materials from old electrical devices and a highlighter pen as its casing.
Faala hopes that this invention will help schools that lack scientific equipment, especially microscopes, which are often expensive and difficult to access. The Pencroscope is designed to connect to both phones and televisions, allowing students to view important details more clearly and making scientific learning more interactive.
What makes the Pencroscope stand out is its affordability. Ceejay estimates that it would be around ten times cheaper than a traditional microscope, making it a budget-friendly alternative for educational institutions.
“Lately, I invented and innovated, one of the smallest digital microscopes not only in Negros Island but maybe in the Philippines (if patented) and I called it Pencroscope or pen-sized microscope. My goal of this, is to give an access on scientific observation to those schools lacking in scientific equipment especially the microscope,” he said.
Although the device is not yet available in the market, Ceejay is excited to showcase the talents of Negrenses through this innovative creation.
The CHMSU student has long been passionate about recycling, which inspired him to use discarded materials in his invention. His goal is to create something not only for his own benefit but also for the many students who struggle to access scientific tools. He believes this device can make a real difference in education.
Moving forward, Faala is open to collaborating with the government and private groups to further develop the Pencroscope and make it available to more schools. His dream is to see the Pencroscope become widely used, helping students across the country have better access to quality science education.
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