Grants

2013 Vernier/NSTA Technology Award Winners

Seven educators were awarded for their innovative use of data-collection technology in the science classroom at NSTA 2013 National Convention in San Antonio. Each of them were recognized at the convention and received $5,500 for their submissions, which included water quality testing with remotely-operated vehicles, studying the effects of UV radiation on bacterial cell growth, and investigating photosynthesis and respiration rates of local agricultural crops.

See the winners and their submissions »

Vernier Sponsors Ecology/Environmental Science Teaching Award

Each year, Vernier sponsors the NABT Ecology/Environmental Science Teaching Award. This award is given to a secondary school teacher who has successfully developed and demonstrated an innovative approach in the teaching of ecology/environmental science and has carried his or her commitment to the environment into the community.

Vernier’s sponsorship of this award includes $1,000 toward travel to the NABT Professional Development Conference and $500 of Vernier equipment. The recipient also receives a recognition plaque to be presented at the conference and a one-year complimentary NABT membership.

Applications for the 2013 award will be available later this fall, and the deadline for submission is March 15, 2013. To sign up for notification of the application’s availability, go to www.vernier.com/grants/nabt.

Native American College and High School Get Vernier Technology Grant

To celebrate 30 years of serving STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education, Beaverton, Oregon-based company Vernier is donating $10,000 worth of equipment to 30 schools across the country. Two of those schools are Blackfeet Community College (BCC), a tribal college in Browning, Montana and Menominee Indian High School in Keshena, Wisconsin.

Source: Indian Country Today Media Network

Vernier/NSTA 2010 Winners

Vernier would like to congratulate the 2010 award winners for their innovative ideas for the use of data-collection technology. These seven were judged by a panel of experts, appointed by NSTA, to be the best in their respective categories. The winners were formally recognized at the NSTA Awards Banquet in Philadelphia.

It’s not too early to start planning your 2011 entry. Learn more about the award »

View the 2010 NSTA/Vernier Technology Award Winners »

2010 Vernier/NSTA Technology Award

Application deadline is November 30th, 2009!

The Vernier Technology Award is your opportunity to be honored for an innovative use of data-collection technology with your students.

Seven awards are offered annually: three high school (grades 9-12), two middle school (grades 6-8), one elementary (grades K-5), and one college.

The award consists of $1,000 in cash, $1,000 in Vernier data-collection technology, and up to
$1,000 for expenses to attend the 2010 NSTA national conference in Philadelphia.

Learn more about the Technology Award »

Vernier/NSTA Awards Applications Online

Win one of seven $3,000 Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards by telling us your innovative use of data-collection technology in your science classroom. Each award will consist of $1,000 in cash for the teacher, $1,000 in Vernier Products, and up to $1,000 toward expenses to attend the 2008 NSTA National Convention.

Apply online by November 30, 2009 on the NSTA web site »

Vernier/NSTA 2009 Technology Award Winners

Vernier would like to congratulate the 2009 award winners for their innovative ideas for the use of data-collection technology. These seven were judged by a panel of experts, appointed by NSTA, to be the best in their respective categories. The winners were formally recognized at the NSTA Awards Banquet in New Orleans.

It’s not too early to start planning your 2010 entry. Learn more about the award »

View the 2009 NSTA/Vernier Technology Award Winners »

Free Grant Writing Tips Webinar

Are you leveraging education funding grant opportunities? Knowing the grant writing process is essential for applying for both existing grants and new opportunities from the stimulus package, Atomic Learning and ISTE invite you to a free Grant Writing Tips and Tricks webinar to help your grant writing plans. Attend this webinar to learn grant writing tips to maximize available funding.

Date: Friday March 13, 2009
Time: 10:00 PST/12:00 CST/1:00 EST

In addition to grant tips, you’ll hear from Hilary Goldman, Director of Government Affairs at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).

Register at www.atomiclearning.com

STEM Education White Paper

State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) wrote an excellent white paper about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. The report examines the importance of STEM, and recommends what stakeholders and policymakers can do to support it.

The SEDA STEM white paper is no longer available. Please check out the Vernier White Paper What the Research Says About the Value of Probeware for Science Instruction

2008 Technology Award Winners

We are pleased to announce the 2008 Vernier/NSTA Technology Award Winners. The winners are awarded for their innovative use of data-collection technology using a computer, graphing calculator, or other handheld in the science classroom.

Read the synopsis of the winners’ submissions »

Elementary
Allison Needham
5th Grade Teacher
J. B. Watkins Elementary School
Midlothian, VA

Middle School
Mary Cook
8th Grade Science Teacher
Roosevelt Middle School
Glendale, CA

Sherlynn Davis
Science Teacher
Crossroads Second Chance-North
Roswell, GA

High School
Steve Ahn
Science Teacher
Watauga High School
Boone, NC

Rebecca Runnels Morrison
Science Teacher/Administrator
Runnels High School
Baton Rouge, LA

Danielle Spaete
Physics Teacher
Pleasant Valley High School
Bettendorf, IA

College
Irina Lyublinskaya
Associate Professor
College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY