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How Do Scientists Use Microscopes?

Watch a video about how Rockefeller scientists use microscopes in their research.

Topics:

Physical Science

Content Type:

Video

Published Date:

November 1, 2025

Last Updated:

February 23, 2026

Rockefeller's Bio-Imaging Resource Center (BIRC)

The Bio-Imaging Resource Center (BIRC) at The Rockefeller University is a shared space where scientists use powerful microscopes to explore the hidden world inside cells. The BIRC team helps researchers learn how to use these tools to take clear, detailed pictures that show what’s happening in living things.

Learn more about the BIRC

Explore Microscopes in the BIRC for Science Saturday

Science Saturday is a science festival for kids and kids at heart, hosted each spring at The Rockefeller University. It’s a day full of hands-on science, curiosity, and discovery.

In the video below, you’ll hear from Dr. Alison North, one of the world’s leading experts in microscopy and the Director of Rockefeller’s Bio-Imaging Resource Center. Dr. North helps scientists explore the hidden world inside cells using some of the most powerful microscopes available.

Watch to see how microscopes help us look closer at life!

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Examples of Microscopes IRL

Science Research Activities
- Science Research Activities
- All Science Research Activities
- Into the World of Microscopes [ 5 ]
  Learn about how microscopes work, and explore the kinds of ways scientists use microscopes for research.
- Everyday Emulsions [ 11 ]
  Use everyday chemistry to explore molecular forces and make lotion!
- Escape the Cell [ 8 ]
  Have you ever used an escape room to learn about the central dogma?
- Beyond Dirt: The Ecosystem Beneath our Feet [ 3 ]
  Explore how soil chemistry and ecosystems open the door to deep scientific investigation.
Research Programs
Inclusive Mentorship
- Inclusive Mentorship
- All Inclusive Mentorship Resources
- In-Reach Infrastructure [ 18 ]
  Step-by-step guides of programs that have supported mentorship in the Rockefeller University scientific community.
- Continued Learning for Mentors [ 9 ]
  Resources and reflections to keep growing as a mentor, leader, and trustworthy collaborator.
- Inclusive Science Systems [ 23 ]
  Exploring the systems, structures, and relationships that make science more inclusive and connected.
- Guide to LGBTQIA+ Allyship for Mentors
Podcasts & Webinars
Blog
- Blog
- View All Blog Posts
- SSRP Icons [ 17 ]
  Spotlighting student stories and experiences from RockEDU’s Summer Science Research Program.
- Meet RockEDU's Mentors [ 15 ]
  Meet the Rockefeller, Weill Cornell, and Sloan Kettering community members who power RockEDU’s Mentorship Ecosystem and inspire future scientists.
- Science Spotlight [ 34 ]
  Science Spotlight explores how science works by illuminating discoveries, ideas, and the people behind them.
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