Candace Biggerstaff is a lab manager at the University of Florida, where she supports more than 3,000 general chemistry students each week across multiple lab sections and uses Vernier tools to help them conduct hands-on experiments with real-life a...

Vernier Video Analysis® helps students explore motion through real-world video, giving them a hands-on way to connect graphical representations of data with the movement they actually see. Whether you're just getting started or looking for a refres...

At the NSTA conference in Philadelphia this spring, I had the opportunity to talk with dozens of teachers and administrators who stopped by the Vernier booth to explore new technology and share their experiences with three-dimensional learning. Thes...

Every April, Earth Day offers a timely opportunity to explore how science and engineering intersect with the real world. This year’s theme, Our Power, Our Planet, invites students to consider the role of energy in shaping the future—and how we c...

In my last blog post, I broke down Question 1 from the 2024 AP Chemistry Exam, which focused on where students struggled with titrations and calorimetry. Now, let’s look at Free-Response Question 3—another tough one for students. This...

Every year, the College Board releases a Chief Reader Report that gives a behind-the-scenes look at how students did on the AP Chemistry free-response questions. It highlights the most common misconceptions, errors, and sticking points—and it’s ...

In honor of Women in STEM Month, we spoke with three professionals who use data collection, research, and hands-on science to make an impact in their fields. From food science to environmental compliance, their work showcases the many ways STEM shap...

How can physics principles help us better understand biological phenomena? Sound provides a perfect opportunity to bridge these disciplines. By analyzing biological sound patterns—such as whale songs, bird calls, or bat echolocation—students can...

Have you noticed an uptick in the number of opportunities to see aurora borealis—also known as the northern lights—in the last year? While these light displays are common in polar regions such as the Arctic, they have been more visible across a ...

STEM careers are on the rise. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in STEM occupations is expected to grow by 10.4% from 2023 to 2033, compared to just 3.6% for non-STEM occupations. Despite this demand, many students lack th...