Vernier Science Education

What inspires CTE educator Joshua Cameron's teaching? "Watching students realize they are capable of more than they thought."

Joshua teaches animal science at Byington Solway CTE Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, where many of his students walk in curious but with little confidence, especially those who didn't grow up on farms or around livestock.

With his $1,000 Inspiration Grant, Joshua is expanding hands-on, inquiry-based learning in his animal science courses. Instead of simply learning about animal systems, students will investigate them, measuring, analyzing, and drawing conclusions with authentic tools that mirror veterinary and animal health careers.

"Bridging the gap between abstract scientific concepts and tangible agricultural applications is essential. When students can see how biology, chemistry, and data analysis directly impact animal health and food systems, engagement increases dramatically."

Several of his former students are now pursuing degrees in veterinary medicine and agricultural education. One now serves on his program's advisory council.

June is Pride Month, and we're celebrating the LGBTQ+ scientists, researchers, and educators who contribute to STEM every day.

500 Q***r Scientists is a visibility campaign featuring self-submitted stories from LGBTQ+ people working in STEM. With nearly 2,000 stories and counting, it's a powerful reminder that science belongs to everyone.

Explore their stories:

500 Q***r Scientists Visibility Campaign A visibility campaign to highlight the accomplishments and lives of LGBTQAI+ people working in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Before you head out for summer, here's something worth signing up for.

Physics Is My Cardio is a free webinar on June 10, led by Vernier educators Fran Poodry and John Melville.

Use a sprint, a bench press, and a bicep curl to teach kinematics, conservation of energy, and rotational motion—all through the Vernier Video Analysis® app on any classroom device, including Chromebooks.

Attend live and get a free 60-day trial of Vernier Video Analysis!
Register here:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Physics Is My Cardio: Investigations with Vernier Video Analysis. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. What if your students could analyze a sprint, a bench press, and a bicep curl, and walk away understanding kinematics, conservation of energy, and rotational motion? All it takes is the Vernier Video Analysis® app, a video, and any classroom device, including Chromebooks™. In this free webinar, V...

We're hiring a Product Manager, K-12!

This role is for someone who genuinely loves EdTech and wants to shape STEM solutions used by educators and students across K–12 classrooms. You'll own product strategy and roadmap direction while working closely with teachers, administrators, and customers to understand classroom needs and translate them into real product impact.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of product management experience, strong customer curiosity, and a passion for science education. Former teaching experience is a plus. This is a hybrid role based in Beaverton, Oregon (three days onsite per week).
If you're excited about building products that create meaningful classroom impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply here: https://vernier.bamboohr.com/careers/5
Know someone who'd be a great fit? Please share!

Last month, we celebrated 45 years of Vernier Science Education at our annual all hands meeting.

Dave and Christine Vernier took us through the last 45 years of the company, from the early days of Apple II-based software to the sensors, apps, and labs shaping science classrooms today. Having the team all in one room to hear the story was something special.

Thank you to our founders, to the leadership of our CEO Jill Hedrick, and to every educator, student, and team member who has been part of this journey.

Here's to the next 45!

Last month, Team Vernier volunteered at the Oregon Food Bank in Beaverton.

Together, we repacked 889 pounds of food, contributing to 741 meals at 46 meals per volunteer.

We know that small actions can add up, and is grateful to be part of a community that shows up for the people around us.

Planning for next school year? Consider joining the Vernier Trendsetters Community.
Trendsetters are experienced science educators who present at national conferences, lead webinars, collaborate on curriculum development, and share what works in real classrooms. It's a community of teacher-leaders who support each other and help shape the future of STEM education.
We are accepting applications for the 2026-2027 cohort on an ongoing basis. If you're a high school educator with 5+ years of classroom experience using Vernier technology and a passion for sharing your practice with others, we'd love to hear from you.
Learn more and apply:

The Vernier Trendsetters Community In this community, high school educators work together to grow in their leadership and knowledge of modern, relevant STEM teaching by sharing best practices, training and mentoring other teachers, and using Vernier Science Education technology.

Whether you've already wrapped up or have a few more days, congratulations on another successful school year!
As you head into your well-deserved summer break, we'd love to hear what's on your agenda. Are you diving into curriculum planning, attending a workshop, exploring with a Vernier sensor, or simply recharging?
Share your summer goals with us in the comments below!

"Hands-on, data-driven learning helps students better understand and apply complex concepts."

Meet Carmela Schlitzer, one of our 2025 Inspiration Grant winners!

Carmela teaches at High Tech High School in Secaucus, New Jersey, where she's inspired by helping students see science as something they actively do, not just read about.

With her $1,000 Inspiration Grant, Carmela is incorporating Vernier probeware across multiple courses: Meteorology, Public Policy, AP Environmental Science, and Urban Ecology. Students will collect and analyze real data related to weather, air and water quality, soil health, and environmental decision-making.

"A major challenge is moving students beyond memorization to real scientific thinking," Carmela explains.

Many of Carmela's students compete in FFA and Agriscience events, where they design their own research projects. The skills they're building in her classroom translate directly to those competitions and beyond.

Did you know LabQuest® 3 works with any Vernier sensor, including all our wireless Go Direct® products?

As more schools limit personal devices in the classroom, LabQuest 3 offers a dedicated solution for collecting and analyzing data without relying on phones or laptops. No browsers, no notifications, just focused, hands-on science.

Students connect a sensor and start investigating right away. The built-in graphing and analysis tools mean they stay engaged in the investigation (observing, measuring, and making sense of real-world phenomena) without the distraction of off-task screens.

Learn more about LabQuest 3:

LabQuest 3 Collect, analyze, and interact with data efficiently. With its touch screen abilities, students can navigate the platform with ease, and because of its wireless capabilities, students can collect data anywhere.