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Springfield Students Explore Science Through Probes
KEZI Springfield has a video about how an elementary and middle school in Springfield, Oregon are using Vernier technology.
“The students are very excited about it because they get to learn to read data. They collect data on the computers and they learn to read the data, and that’s probably the most important thing is how do you read data that’s been collected and they are really excited about using the different probes we have,” said fifth grade teacher Rita Weber.
“I really like science because you get to do a lot of experiments and test things on computers and different kinds of probes,” said fifth grader Kate Bakken.
LabQuest 1.6 Update
We’re pleased to release the latest update for LabQuest. The version 1.6 update is free and recommended for all LabQuest users.
New Features and Enhancements
- Support for Chemical Polarimeter
- Support for Projectile Launcher
Logger Pro 3.8.4.2 Update
Logger Pro 3.8.4.2 is now available for download. Version 3.8.4.2 new features include support for Chemical Polarimeter, Constant Current System, Projectile Launcher, cosine-squared curve fit, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, and more.
Logger Pro 3.8.4.2 is a free update to all Logger Pro 3 users.
Enter to Win the Bio-Rad and Vernier Technology Package!
Take a short survey to be entered to win a biotechnology package worth over $1,600 from Vernier and Bio-Rad!
From Bio-Rad:
- 1 Forensic DNA Fingerprinting kit
- 1 Mini-Sub. Cell GT cell with tray and combs
- 1 PowerPac™ Basic Power Supply
- 1 Classroom Digital Micropipet, (2-20 μl)
- 1 TBR-35 Pipet tips, Pkg of 1,000, (2-200 μl)
$858.60 value
From Vernier:
- 1 White Digital Bioimaging System
- 1 Logger Pro Software
- 1 Advanced Biology with Vernier Lab Manual
$806.00 value
Enter to win by October 17, 2011 at: www.surveymonkey.com/s/vernierandbioradsweepstakes
Vernier 30th Anniversary Party at Salishan
Over 90 employees and their families enjoyed two nights on the Oregon coast to celebrate Vernier’s 30th anniversary. We shared a dinner, watched a photo slideshow, danced to a live band, and enjoyed a surprise appearance by our own Sonny and Cher singing “We Are Vernier.”
Vernier Goes Backpacking
On September 6th, 20 Vernier employees packed backpacks with school supplies for Schoolhouse Supplies. Our eager team packed 427 backpacks with pouches, folders, rulers, spiral notebooks, pencils, and crayons donated by Vernier Software & Technology.
All the backpacks then were delivered to Creston Elementary in Portland, Oregon to start the students off to a new year with the supplies they’ll use to learn, grow, and succeed.
Vernier Around the Globe
This summer, 42 international representatives from 25 countries and six continents visited Vernier headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. The three days they were here were spent learning more about Vernier products, learning how other countries market Vernier products, and seeing some of Oregon!
The LabQuest mascot shown was created by our South Korean representative. Vernier products can be found in 138 countries around the world. For more information, go to www.vernier-intl.com
Fall 2011 Caliper
In the latest edition of The Caliper, we’re showcasing new products such as the Constant Current System and highlighting innovative uses of Vernier technology. Read it online or join our mailing list to have The Caliper delivered to your school or email twice a year.
Congratulations Vernier 30th Anniversary Technology Grant Winners!
After three decades of serving STEM education, we are honoring the recipients of our 30th Anniversary Technology Grants by providing each grantee with their choice of $10,000 worth of the Vernier technology.
The 30 grantees shared inspiring stories about how they will use the technology and outlined concrete plans for implementation, while demonstrating financial need.
With nearly 2,000 applications in total, we were thrilled with the overall innovation, creativity and dedication to the improvement of STEM education demonstrated by all applicants.
Earth Day at Vernier
In honor of Earth Day, employees worked with SOLV to pick up garbage around Beaverton Creek. Vernier Software & Technology donated $1,500 to SOLV for use in their Green Team Program. SOLV’s Green Team Program is a hands-on, student-directed watershed restoration service-learning program. In 2011-12, Green Team will work with 1,000 students in 40 classes in 8 schools in the Portland Metropolitan Area.
In addition, we held an Empty the Parking Lot Challenge to encourage employees to walk, bike, or take public transit in an effort to clear out our parking lot for the day. A T-Shirt/Book/DVD exchange was held, and employees were encouraged to suggest new work-related conservation ideas.