Vernier Software & Technology and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) announced the seven winners of the 2018 Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards. A panel of NSTA-appointed experts chose the winning educators—one elementary teacher, two middle school teachers, three high school teachers, and one college-level educator—for their innovative use of data-collection technology in the science classroom.
Each winner was recognized at the 2018 NSTA National Conference in Atlanta, GA, on March 16, 2018, and received $1,000 in cash, $3,000 in Vernier products, and up to $1,500 toward expenses to attend the conference.
"From modeling complex space environments to testing robotic vehicles, this year's winning educators have designed projects that truly embrace hands-on learning through data collection," said John Wheeler, CEO of Vernier Software & Technology. "These projects showcase how data-collection technology helps students understand important scientific concepts while engaging them in meaningful learning."
This year's Vernier/NSTA Technology Award winner from Vermont is Marielle Postava-Davignon, Southern Vermont College, Bennington, VT
Assistant professor Marielle Postava-Davignon will implement a long-term ecological study in which students will map the campus' maple trees and track how climate change affects the trees and their syrup production. Student will use Vernier technology to measure soil moisture and temperature, soil pH, air humidity and temperature, and more, as well as to track the amount of photosynthetically active radiation available to the trees.
To learn more about the 2018 Vernier/NSTA Technology Awards and to find details about the 2019 awards program, visit https://www.vernier.com/grants/nsta/.
About Vernier Software & Technology
Vernier Software & Technology has led the innovation of scientific data-collection technology for 37 years. Vernier was founded by a former physics teacher and employs educators at all levels of the organization. The company is committed to teachers and to developing creative ways to teach and learn science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) using hands-on science. Vernier creates easy-to-use and affordable science interfaces, sensors, and graphing/analysis software. With worldwide distribution to over 140 countries, Vernier data loggers are used by educators and students from elementary school to university. Vernier technology-based solutions enhance STEM education, increase learning, build students' critical thinking skills, and support the science and engineering practices detailed in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The Vernier business culture is grounded in Earth-friendly policies and practices, and the company provides a family-friendly workplace. For more information, visit https://www.vernier.com.