Vernier Software & Technology was recently named one of the "100 Best Places to Work in Oregon."

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) recently changed the name of their computer center to Vernier Technology Lab.

We recently changed our company name to "Vernier Software & Technology" to better reflect all the things we do as a company. Software is still a big part of it, but now lab interfaces, sensors, books, technical support, and training are also very important.

After extensive testing of our Dissolved Oxygen Probes, we have found that the 30-minute warm-up period can actually be reduced to 10 minutes. This shorter time really helps to simplify probe setup. With this shorter period, the probe can be warmed up once you get to your sampling location.

Have you written your own experiments using Vernier products? Do you have an idea for a student research project that utilizes Vernier products? Or do you just want to benefit from people who do? We now have a place for you on our web site to read entries submitted by other educators and post your own. Go to the Vernier Idea Board.

In our 1990 issues of this newsletter, we announced our first Macintosh lab Interface, the ULI. We also announced MS-DOSŪ simulation programs, our only Apple IIŪ GS-specific program, and our Light Sensor and Magnetic Field Sensor. We included an article about the new Macintosh models aimed at schools-the Mac LC and the Mac Classic. ($1199 for black and white monitor, 2M of RAM and a 40M hard drive.)

Fifteen years ago, in our Fall 1985 issue, we announced our Voltage Plotter Apple II program. We also included an article on compatibility with the new Apple II hard disks that were just starting to appear.