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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.
Logger Pro 3.7 is now available. Version 3.7 new features include support for the Vernier GPS Sensor, 64-bit Vista, and has much improved time-of-day graphing.
Logger Pro 3.7 is a free update to all Logger Pro 3 users.
On December 7, 2008, 20 volunteers from Vernier donated their time and talents to OPB by answering phones and taking pledges. They raised $3,825 in pledges to support OPB’s programming.
Our 2009 catalog is on the way to our customers now. Check out these featured items that are new for 2009:
- Power Amplifier
- Wide-Range Temperature Probe
- Vernier GPS Sensor
- STEM with Vernier® and LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT
- My LabQuest Library
- Bumper and Launcher Kit
- Netbook Support
If you are already on our mailing list, you will receive a copy soon. If not, sign up for our mailing list or download the catalog PDF.
Download and evaluate over 400 Vernier Labs for free! The student sections of all of our lab activities show you how use Vernier technology in the classroom.
The data were taken by a bunch of teachers on the way from the Oregon Convention Center to our office for a tour on November 20, 2008. Verle Walters was their mentor. The data was taken with a LabQuest and our new Vernier GPS Sensor (coming in 2009).
The Worlddidac Award was presented to Vernier Software & Technology in Basel, Switzerland earlier this month. An international jury of education experts selected LabQuest for its innovation, quality, pedagogic value, ease of use, and overall value.
We wish everyone a fun and safe Halloween! Here were some of the creative costumes at the office this year.
Priest, Injured Finger Man, and Scary Saw Killer
Laundry service at Vernier
Vernier Beauty Pageant: Miss Understood, Miss Terious, Miss Chief, Miss Fortune, Miss Fit, Miss Read, and Miss Spell
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.
Our online video library helps teachers learn how to conduct experiments more effectively with Vernier technology.
Our latest edition of The Caliper goes on an expedition with GLOBE and introduces free software for netbooks! Read it online or join our mailing list to have The Caliper delivered to your school twice a year.
We’re pleased to announce an update to our online purchasing guide! We’ve streamlined the web interface, added more customization options, and made it easier for you to come back and change your recommendation.
Key Features:
- Get the lab books, hardware, and software you need for hands-on science experiments
- Friendly step-by-step guide
- Customize your recommendation to your exact needs and budget requirements
- Save and share your recommendation with a personalized web link or a PDF
The Vernier Purchasing Guide is our web wizard to help you determine what you need to set up your classroom with data-collection technology. It takes you step by step through each of the components and generates a personalized recommendation based on your needs. You can also customize the recommendation to fit your budget, update quantities, or add accessories.
It is a great tool for teachers and technology coordinators determine the equipment they need to enhance their science classrooms.
Try it and let us know what you think! Vernier Purchasing Guide »
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