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We were honored to be presented with the “Business Partner Conservation Leadership Award” by The Nature Conservancy at a ceremony held on October 29, 2009 in Portland, Oregon. In presenting the award, it was said about Vernier Software & Technology:
“In a state renowned for green business, this software company raises the bar not only by making products that connect teachers and students with nature, but also by practicing a conservation ethic that includes sustainably designed facilities, green commuting, employee volunteerism for the environment, and nearly 15 years of supporting the work of The Nature Conservancy.”
Have a safe and festive Halloween! We were scared, surprised, and laughing at the costumed employees this year.
Various Costumes at Vernier for Halloween.
Vernier Chain Gang Crew were unlocked from their cells.
Beaver Fans – Bring Beaver Baseball to Beaverton!
Columbia River Crossing Project – A proposed 12-lane bridge between Oregon and Washington.
Marketing’s Worst Nightmare – inspired by 3 births in the marketing department in 2009.
Vernier Ceiling Fans.
Seventeen professors of physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics recently spent four days at Vernier for in-depth, hands-on training on the latest tools for data logging in the science teaching laboratory. They represented several different universities throughout Brazil. They were joined by representatives of Hiperlab, Vernier’s Brazilian representative, and hosted by Jake Hopkins, Verle Walters, and Gerard Ezcurra. They even provided a Brazilian serenade at the Vernier Oktoberfest celebration!
In the latest edition of The Caliper, we’re unveiling the Vernier Mini GC, measuring electricity usage with Watts Up Pro, and much more! Read it online or join our mailing list to have The Caliper delivered to your school or e-mail inbox twice a year.
We’ve revamped the training video library to make it easier to find, view, and share videos. Download any video to play on your computer offline or your iPod. Check back regularly for more tutorials, tips, and training with e-mail notification or the RSS feed.
We’re please to release the latest update for LabQuest. The version 1.3 update is free and recommended for all LabQuest users.
Top New Features
- Vernier Mini GC support
- Watts Up Pro support
- Power Amplifier improvements
- Peak Integration analysis feature
- GPS (Global Positioning System) strength display
- 14 languages
Logger Pro 3.8 is now available for download. Version 3.8 new features include support for Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Windows 7 (32 and 64-bit), Vernier Mini GC Gas Chromatograph, Watts Up Pro, and more.
Logger Pro 3.8 is a free update to all Logger Pro 3 users.
David Vernier’s co-workers and friends would like to congratulate him for being named Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young for the Pacific Northwest Region.
David’s creativity, vision, and dedication to science education won him this honor in the software category. Congratulations, Dave!
The Vernier LabQuest was used on Spike TV’s “Jesse James is a Dead Man” to test the effects of sub-zero temperature on the human body.
You’ll spot the LabQuest about nine minutes into the episode. Don’t try this at home or at school!
We have just kicked off our annual summer fitness challenge at Vernier! The goal of the eight-week challenge is to inspire everyone at Vernier to exercise at least 30 minutes for five days of the week.
This year’s theme is “Challenge for Causes.” Vernier has dedicated the challenge to three local charities: Oregon Food Bank, Start Making a Reader Today (SMART), and Sisters of the Road. For every hour an employee exercises, Vernier will donate sixty cents to the cause the employee has chosen.
Vernier employees are excited to exercise this summer for the benefit of their own health and to also contribute to our local community’s needs.
Chart of our contributions from 6/8/2009 to 7/31/2009:
Vernier Software & Technology was awarded the #9 position on the “100 Best Green Companies to Work for in Oregon” list at a ceremony held on June 1.
This award was given to Vernier for its 128 solar panels, recycling practices, providing transit passes to all employees, LEED-EB Gold building, and other sustainability practices.
David and Christine Vernier were presented with an Innovative Business Leadership Award from Oregon State University at an awards banquet on May 7, 2009.
As stated by Sherm Bloomer, OSU’s dean of the College of Science, “The company is known for its employee development, family-friendly policies, commitment to sustainability and community philanthropy.”
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 and Ocean Optics will team up again this summer to offer a two-day spectroscopy workshop, entitled “Spec 101”. The workshop will be held on June 17 and 18 at the Ocean Optics headquarters in Dunedin, Florida.
It is an excellent opportunity for teachers to see the latest in spectroscopy technology and obtain valuable hands on experience with a wide variety of laboratory experiments. Last summer’s inaugural workshop was a rousing success, and this year’s is shaping up to be even better. Please visit the Ocean Optics education website for all the details and registration.
In celebration of Earth Day, we held our annual “Swap It,” where employees swapped used books, shirts, and videos with each other. A recycling bin was provided for old tennis shoes, and everyone brought healthy snacks for the afternoon.
We also worked with SOLV to pick up trash and debris around Beaverton Creek. Dave Vernier and Jim McBride took a LabQuest with the Vernier GPS sensor to collect the location of the trees Vernier planted in Beaverton Creek a few years ago.
Did you celebrate Earth Day with Vernier technology? Let us know at info@vernier.com.
In the latest edition of The Caliper, we take a LabQuest to Antarctica, investigate spectroscopy at a grocery store, and study the diving reflex! Read it online or join our mailing list to have The Caliper delivered to your school or e-mail inbox twice a year.
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 »
We celebrated Pi day one day early this year. Since we’re all taking Saturday off and no one wanted to wake up at 1:59 A.M., we decided to enjoy a variety of pies in the office on Friday afternoon instead. We hope everyone enjoys a slice of pie to celebrate with us!
We are proud to be named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon.” This is our 10th year on the list, which is compiled by Oregon Business magazine. We were ranked 5th out of all 100 companies on our comprehensive set of benefits (health and wellness plans, time off, family-friendly policies, work scheduling, incentives, retirement plans and corporate culture).
This award is a tribute to all of our employees, each of whom makes Vernier Software & Technology a great place to work!
We’re please to release the latest update for LabQuest. This version 1.2 update is a major software upgrade and recommended for all LabQuest users.
Top New Features
- New sensor support, such as Vernier GPS Sensor
- Support for My LabQuest Library
- Audio out beats
- Delta calculation tool
See the full list of enhancements and download the 1.2 update, free for all LabQuest users.
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