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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.
Spring 2011 Caliper
In the latest edition of The Caliper, we’re celebrating 30 years with $300,000 in technology grants for schools, showcasing new products such as the Melt Station, and highlighting innovative uses of Vernier technology. Read it online or join our mailing list to have The Caliper delivered to your school or e-mail inbox twice a year.
LabQuest 1.5.1 Update
We’re pleased to release the latest update for LabQuest. The version 1.5.1 update is free and recommended for all LabQuest users.
Top New Features
- Data Marks and Data Tags
- New Sensors: Melt Station, 30-Volt Voltage Probe, and Anemometer
- WDSS and Bluetooth support
- Data Matrix
NSTA 2011
We just returned from the National Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, a gathering of almost 10,000 science teachers. We conducted 24 workshops and talked to hundreds of teachers in our booth. We announced the 30 $10,000 grants for science teachers and we presented the awards to the winners of the NSTA Technology Awards.
Vernier Receives 12th Consecutive 100 Best Companies to Work For Award
We are proud to be named one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For in Oregon.” This is our 12th year on the list, which is compiled by Oregon Business magazine.
We were ranked 5th overall in medium sized companies on our comprehensive set of benefits (corporate culture, health and wellness plans, time off, family-friendly policies, work scheduling, incentives, and retirement plans). And we were ranked 2nd in benefits and compensation and employer survey score in the medium sized companies category.
This award is a tribute to all of our employees, each of whom makes Vernier Software & Technology a great place to work!
Logger Pro 3.8.4 Update
Logger Pro 3.8.4 is now available for download. Version 3.8.4 new features include support for Melt Station, Anemometer, High Current Sensor, 30-Volt Voltage Probe, ability to skip frames in video analysis, center-of-mass calculations in multi-point video analysis, and more.
Logger Pro 3.8.4 is a free update to all Logger Pro 3 users.
Video Physics Contest Winners
Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry to our Video Physics contest. Teachers shared examples ranging from a supermarket checkout conveyor belt to the flow of a creek!
Vernier Video Physics Contest Winners
To celebrate the introduction of our first mobile video analysis app, we asked you to take it for a spin and share with us your favorite insights. As usual, we were impressed with your ability to find fascinating science in everyday life! From the motion of a supermarket checkout conveyor belt to the flow of a creek, Video Physics can come in handy when you’re on the move. View the winning entries from ten fantastic physics teachers, download the video and Logger Pro files, and get Video Physics from the iTunes App Store.
Vernier 2011 Catalog
Our new catalog is on the way to customers now! If you are already on our mailing list, you will receive a copy soon. If not, join our mailing list or download the catalog PDF.
