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The Caliper
A Publication for Users of Vernier Products
Fall 1999
Real-World Math with the CBL (Revised)
Logger Pro for New Apple Computers
Hurricane Floyd
New Version of Logger Pro
Palm Computer Data Collection
Years Ago in This Newsletter
Turbidity Sensor
Science Humor
2-Year College Workshops for the 21st Century
Here are two workshops for two-year college physics teachers.
Activity-Based Physics & Digital Video Analysis, Nov. 11-13, 1999 at Lee College, Baytown, TX
Introductory College Physics in the 21st Century, Feb. 17-19, Seminole Community College, Sanford, FL
Additional workshops will be held during the next two years. For information, check http://tycphysics.org
Activity Based Physics
These institutes
are for high school teachers of physics and/or physical science, and school
administrators.
Session I (Starter): June 18-30, 2000
Session II (Follow-up): June 17-29, 2001
The eastern site is Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA, and the western site
is University of Oregon in Eugene, OR. For more information, see http://physics.dickinson.edu/ABPInstitutes
Chautauqua Short Courses: Promoting Active Learning in Introductory Physics Courses
Instructors: Priscilla Laws, David Sokoloff, and Ronald Thornton
Course I: March 16-18, 2000, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
Course II: June 5-7, 2000, Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA
These NSF-sponsored courses are open to college teachers. High school
teachers are also admitted if space is available. There is a small
application fee, but no tuition. For more information, contact David
Sokoloff at sokoloff@oregon.uoregon.edu
T3 ™ Affiliate Workshops
Next summer, Vernier–T3 affiliate workshops will be available for the first time. These workshops
provide participants an opportunity to learn to collect data using TI
Graphing Calculators and Windows
or Macintosh computers. Be sure to look for more information on the T3 web site
(www.t3ww.org/t3), in our 2000 Catalog, or on our web
site.
Project PHYSLab 2000
Project PHYSLab is a very popular 3-week workshop that includes computer
interfacing, spreadsheets, physics software, internet instruction, and
low-cost physics equipment. It will be held July 3–July 21 in Portland,
OR. Lodging, food, travel allowance, and a stipend are provided. The
application deadline is February 28, 2000. Contact Lowell G. Herr at lherr@physlab.catlin.edu,
or check http://physlab.catlin.edu.
Real-World Math with the CBL (Revised)
This popular book, which was written for the TI-82, has been revised to support
the TI-83 and TI-83 Plus. Each activity contains keystrokes for these
calculators. The disks in the back of the book contain calculator programs
for all the TI Graphing Calculators except the TI-85. (Order Code TI-RWM,
$20).
Logger Pro for New Apple Computers
Apple has produced several new computers (iMac, iBook, G3, and G4) that do not have serial ports. We now have two ways of using them with our sensors. If you get new LabPro interfaces next year, you can connect directly to the USB port. If you already have ULIs or Serial Box Interfaces, you can use a USB-to-serial adapter. We have done most of our testing using the Keyspan adapters and they work well. For updated information on USB-to-serial adapters, check our Tech Info Library: www.vernier.com/tech.
Hurricane Floyd
Judy B. Powell (North Carolina State University) sent us this graph, made in Raleigh, NC, during Hurricane Floyd. She used a calculator, CBL™, and a Vernier Barometer.
New Version of Logger Pro
Logger Pro version 1.2 for Macintosh and Windows was recently released. If you have already purchased Logger Pro and want to get a free upgrade, check the “Free Stuff” (Logger Pro upgrades) section of our web site.
Palm Computer Data Collection
ImagiWorks™, Inc. has developed a system called ImagiProbe™ that allows you to collect
data with a Palm computer. This system consists of an interface for two
analog sensors that can be used simultaneously. The ImagiProbe system ships
with our Direct-Connect Temperature Probe, Light Sensor, and Voltage Probe.
All of our other analog sensors can be used with ImagiProbe. (It does not
support motion detectors, photogates, or radiation monitors.) ImagiWorks has
also developed lab manuals for general science and water quality. Visit
their web site at www.imagiworks.com for more information.
10 Years Ago in This Newsletter . . .
15 Years Ago in This Newsletter . . .
In the Fall 1989, we announced a new MS-DOS version of our Temperature Plotter
and Voltage Plotter game-port interfacing programs. We also announced our
e-mail address for the first time.
We announced our Apple® II Temperature program. We also included an article on
compatibility with the new Apple IIc computer.
The Vernier Turbidity Sensor will be available in January, 2000. This sensor
measures the lack of clarity in water and will be a great addition to any
water quality study. It is especially useful when the stream or lake being
studied is so shallow that the more traditional Secchi Disk is not an
option. Watch our web site for announcements concerning pricing and
availability.
A lonely frog telephoned the Psychic Hotline and asked what his future held.
His Psychic Advisor told him, “You are going to meet a beautiful young
girl who will want to know everything about you.” The frog was thrilled.
“This is great! Will I meet her at a party, or on the river bank?” he
croaked. “Neither,” said the psychic. “In a biology class.”
Another happy Vernier customer!
Robby Antinone Russel might not be ready to take data just yet, but his parents, Linda Antinone and Mike Russel, wanted us to see how much he likes our stuff anyway.
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