Phage.i, a googly-eyed red bacteriophage, waving hello

Hi, families. Phage.i here.

Your microbeXR Adventure

Shrink in. Science wins.

Start: BSL-1 Safety Check

A parent or guardian completes this permission form, then come back here for your next step.

How it works

Your 4 Steps

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Step 1: BSL-1 Safety Check
You did this. Now check in at our booth to get your sticker: a Phage.i sticker means no photos please, an orange BSL-1 sticker means photos and video are okay.
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Step 2: BSL-3 Hand Sanitize
Stop at the hand station and sanitize before your Quest demo.
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Step 3: Demo microbeXR
Put on a Meta Quest 3 or 3S and shrink down into the game. Choose your level: BioSafety Level 1: Safety Check, BioSafety Level 2: Play together, BioSafety Level 3: Quiz me, BioSafety Level 4: Explore the map.
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Step 4: BSL-4 Microbe Hunt
Follow Phage.i on the AR scavenger hunt and find 6 of 8 hidden microbes.
Start the Microbe Hunt
Works in Chrome and Safari.

Cool Science Carnival Day

Find us at UCCS

When: Saturday, October 3, 2026, 10 AM to 4 PM
Where: First floor of the University Center, Building 4, UCCS
Booth: The microbeXR booth, look for the googly-eyed phage

Parent FAQ

What parents want to know

Questions? Book a call with Dr. Jane

Finish Up

Rewards

Everyone who submits gets a Phage.i tattoo and one entry to win a microbeXR party for your class or homeschool hub. Contest open to Colorado grades 6 and up only.