Webinars
Our webinars offer innovative ways to engage students with STEM in traditional classroom or virtual environments. Our experienced educational technology specialists will walk you through experiments that students can do using our free sample data.
Upcoming Webinars
Biomedical Investigations: EKG and Blood Pressure Analysis with Vernier
Tuesday, March 4
4:00–4:45 p.m. PST | 7:00–7:45 p.m. EST
Help your students explore the science of vital signs and body systems through hands-on investigations! Whether you’re teaching biology, biomedical science, or human physiology, you’ll discover strategies to easily integrate real-time data collection into your classroom. Vernier biology experts Sara Tallarovic, PhD, and John Melville, PhD will demonstrate how to use the Go Direct® EKG, Go Direct Blood Pressure Sensor, and Go Direct Hand Dynamometer to give students practical experience collecting and analyzing key health metrics, such as heart activity, blood pressure changes, and muscle function.
Building Future-Ready STEM Programs with Data Collection Technology
Thursday, March 6
5:00–6:00 p.m. PST | 8:00–9:00 p.m. EST
Are you ready to transform your district’s STEM program? Administrators face the unique challenge of balancing the immediate need to meet today’s learning standards with the equally important task of planning for the future demands of postsecondary education and career readiness. Join Vernier CEO Jill Hedrick for an insightful panel discussion with education leaders who have successfully navigated this journey. Our expert panel includes educator Petra Van’t Slot, Einstein Fellow and T3 educator Linda Antinone, and Louisiana Teacher Leader Advisor in EdTech Dr. Cecelia Gillam.
College Physics 101: Top Vernier Sensors for Teaching Introductory Physics Courses
Tuesday, March 11
1:00–1:45 p.m. PDT | 4:00–4:45 p.m. EDT
Join Vernier physics and engineering experts Josh Ence and Tom Smith as they showcase essential sensors for your introductory physics labs. From dynamics to optics, discover how our Go Direct® sensors can help your students collect and analyze meaningful data while building core physics concepts.
Recent Webinars
College Chemistry 101: Top Vernier Sensors for Teaching General Chemistry Courses
Looking for new ways to engage your General Chemistry students? Vernier chemistry experts Dr. Melissa Hill and Nüs Hisim walk through essential sensor options for your first-year chemistry curriculum. See how Vernier sensors, curriculum, and software can transform your teaching of thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, and more with reliable, data-driven experiments that help students grasp complex concepts.
College Biology 101: Top Vernier Sensors for Teaching Introductory Biology Courses
Join Vernier biology experts Sara Tallarovic, PhD, and Colleen McDaniel as they demonstrate key sensors for teaching both semesters of introductory biology—covering topics from biochemical pathways and molecular processes to ecology and plant biology. Find out how our reliable suite of Go Direct® biology sensors can streamline your lab setup while encouraging hands-on data collection across your curriculum.
Simple Harmonic Motion: From Springs to Pendulums
Help your students better visualize and understand oscillating systems with hands-on data collection. Vernier physics experts Fran Poodry and Tom Smith demonstrate how to use the Go Direct® Motion Detector and Go Direct Force and Acceleration Sensor to build a solid foundation in simple harmonic motion concepts.
Crime Scene Chemistry:Teaching Reaction Kinetics with a Forensic Twist
Reaction kinetics is a fundamental chemistry concept that can be challenging for many students. This forensics-themed investigation offers an engaging, sustainable approach to teaching reaction rates. Students gain hands-on experience determining reaction order and rate laws while solving a fictional crime scene scenario. From general high school chemistry through AP Chemistry and introductory college courses, this investigation demonstrates—and tests—concepts like reaction order, rate constants, and half-life calculations. Vernier chemistry specialist Nüs Hisim demonstrates how to use sensors you may already have in your lab to help students connect mathematical analysis to real-world applications.
Plan Ahead: Your Guide to Moving Beyond Logger Pro
How can physics principles help us better understand biological phenomena? Here’s a sound idea you can try with students, from high school physics through advanced biology classes. This cross-disciplinary investigation engages students through the analysis of biological sound patterns, from whale songs to elk calls, and gives them hands-on experience analyzing complex waveforms using FFT analysis. This investigation demonstrates—and tests—key concepts like wave properties, frequency analysis, and sound pattern recognition.You will
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