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
Three Ways to Explore Photosynthesis and Respiration with Vernier
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
4:00–5:00 p.m. PDT | 7:00–8:00 p.m. EDT
Ready to master fundamental carbon cycle experiments at the start of your school year? Join Vernier biology experts Colleen McDaniel and Sara Tallarovic, PhD, as they explore three engaging experiments that help students visualize photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and the carbon cycle. These 3D-aligned investigations are a great fit for high school biology and agricultural science courses and support key concepts about matter, energy, and ecosystem cycles throughout the year.
Sustainable Spectroscopy: Analyzing Sports Drinks with Beer's Law
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
4:00–5:00 p.m. PDT | 7:00–8:00 p.m. EDT
Kick off the school year with a hands-on experiment that brings real-world relevance to core chemistry concepts. Join Vernier chemistry experts Dr. Melissa Hill and Nüs Hisim as they demonstrate a green chemistry investigation that uses the Go Direct® SpectroVis® Plus to analyze food dye concentrations in popular sports drinks. This student-led experiment introduces spectroscopy as a tool for exploring molecular structure and function—and connects absorbance, transmittance, and concentration through Beer’s law in a food chemistry context.
Get More from Graphical Analysis: Exploring Basic and Advanced Tools
Thursday, September 18, 2025
4:00–5:00 p.m. PDT | 7:00–8:00 p.m. EDT
Starting the year with Vernier Graphical Analysis® in your classroom or lab? This webinar will introduce you to helpful features you might not be using yet and demonstrate how Pro features can support deeper analysis. Join Vernier experts Verle Walters and Nüsret Hisim as they walk through analysis tools—like graph matching, manual curve fitting, and interpolation—and share examples of how to use them across different science courses. You’ll leave with practical tips to help students explore and interpret data more effectively.
Recent Webinars
2-Axis Force Plate Fundamentals for Physics and Biomedical Science
Jump into fall learning with hands-on force analysis! Vernier experts Tom Smith and John Melville, PhD, introduce the Go Direct® 2-Axis Force Plate—a tool that combines the Go Direct Force Plate and our new Lateral Force Accessory to measure human-scale forces in 2D, including friction, stepping, and jumping. See how one sensor can enhance multiple curricula, from mechanics to physiology and sports science investigations.Â
Science Education on a Budget: Strategies to Maximize Resources and Impact
Ready to discover how smart equipment choices can stretch your science budget further? Vernier Trendsetter and high school teacher Nick Watkins, along with Vernier tech support expert Josh Ence, share practical strategies for building impactful science programs that maximize every education dollar. This session is especially helpful for educators in Title I schools and districts working to expand access to meaningful STEM learning while making the most of available resources.
Found Vernier Technology? We’ll Help You Get Started
Found Vernier sensors in your classroom closet or inherited equipment from another teacher? Figure out what you have and how to use it—whether you’re working with legacy LabQuest® sensors or newer Go Direct® technology.Â
Simple Sensor Experiments to Start the School Year |
Looking for simple ways to kick off the year with hands-on science learning? Vernier chemistry expert Nüs Hisim and high school science teacher and Vernier Trendsetter, Cassie Whitecotton, demonstrate easy, engaging warm-up experiments that will help students explore fundamental science concepts like Boyle’s law, linear motion, constant acceleration, and enzyme activity. Get resources to help you build your students’ confidence with foundational science investigations—perfect for any grade level.
Roller Coaster Physics
Take your physics classes for a ride—literally! Vernier physics and engineering experts Josh Ence and Tom Smith demonstrate how you can capture acceleration data on roller coasters, drop towers, spinning rides, and other amusement park attractions using the remote data logging feature on the Go Direct® Acceleration Sensor. You’ll learn how to bring thrilling, real-world motion into your classroom and turn abstract physics concepts like circular motion and free fall into unforgettable hands-on investigations.
Forensic Chemistry: Investigate an Environmental Mystery Using pH Sensors
What caused a massive fish kill at Mirror Lake? Vernier chemistry experts Nüs Hisim and Melissa Hill, PhD demonstrate a real-world environmental forensic chemistry investigation using Vernier pH sensors. Explore how high school students can safely generate and analyze non-metal oxide gases to explore acid formation in natural waters—and connect chemical reactions to ecological impacts in a hands-on, memorable way.Â
Building the STEM Teacher Pipeline: Strategies for Recruitment and Retention Success
Education researcher Josh Stewart, PhD, and NSTA STEM specialist Jess Holman discuss one of the most pressing challenges in K–12 education: the nationwide shortage of qualified STEM teachers. Watch to learn about research-based approaches and practical solutions for administrators looking to build and sustain a supportive environment for STEM teachers.
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