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
Simple Sensor Experiments to Start the School Year |
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
4:00–5:00 p.m. PDT | 7:00–8:00 p.m. EDT
Looking for simple ways to kick off the year with hands-on science learning? Join Vernier chemistry expert Nüs Hisim and high school science teacher and Vernier Trendsetter, Cassie Whitecotton, as they 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.
Found Vernier Technology? We’ll Help You Get Started
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
4:00–5:00 p.m. PDT | 7:00–8:00 p.m. EDT
Found Vernier sensors in your classroom closet or inherited equipment from another teacher? This free webinar will help you figure out what you have and how to use it—whether you’re working with legacy LabQuest® sensors or newer Go Direct® technology.Â
Science Education on a Budget: Strategies to Maximize Resources and Impact
Thursday, August 14, 2025
3:30–4:30 p.m. PDT | 6:30–7:30 p.m. EDT
Ready to discover how smart equipment choices can stretch your science budget further? Join Vernier Trendsetter and high school teacher Nick Watkins, along with Vernier tech support expert Josh Ence, as they 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.
2-Axis Force Plate Fundamentals for Physics and Biomedical Science
Thursday, August 21, 2025
4:00–4:45 p.m. PDT | 7:00–7:45 p.m. EDT
Jump into fall learning with hands-on force analysis! Join Vernier experts Tom Smith and John Melville, PhD, as they 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. We’ll show you how one sensor can enhance multiple curricula, from mechanics to physiology and sports science investigations.Â
Recent Webinars
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.
Making Waves: Ocean Science Investigations with Vernier
Explore key ocean science concepts through hands-on classroom activities! Vernier biology experts Colleen McDaniel and Sara Tallarovic, PhD, share four classroom-friendly investigations that explore ocean ecosystems, water quality, and marine environments. Bring ocean science to life, even if you’re miles from the coast!Â
Four Gas Laws, One Sensor: Engaging Gas Investigations with Vernier
Vernier chemistry experts Nüs Hisim and Melissa Hill, PhD, demonstrate how to make the invisible world of gases more accessible using just the Go Direct® Gas Pressure Sensor. Learn how to bring gas laws to life with hands-on investigations that help students move beyond memorization and make real-world connections.
Physics in Motion: Exploring Energy with Vernier Carts and Tracks
Looking to get your students on the right track with energy concepts? Vernier physics experts Fran Poodry and Tom Smith demonstrate engaging ways to help students explore energy transformation, conservation, and transfer using the Dynamics Cart and Track System with Go Direct® Sensor Carts.Â
From Local Data to Global Phenomena: Hands-On Climate Science Investigation
Ready to engage your high school physics, biology, earth science, and environmental science students in meaningful climate investigations?  Join Vernier biology and physics experts Colleen McDaniel and Fran Poodry, along with Vernier Trendsetter and PLTW Master Teacher Jennifer Klecatsky, to explore hands-on investigations that connect students with real-world data. Whether your students are analyzing atmospheric data outside, testing water quality in a local watershed, or modeling global phenomena in the classroom, we’ll show you how real-time data collection can deepen their understanding of the world around them.
A Perfect Brew: Teaching Equilibrium with Tea and Vernier Sensors
Want to brew up some excitement about chemical equilibrium in your high school or college lab? Vernier Director of Chemistry Dr. Melissa Hill demonstrates how tea, some common kitchen ingredients, and hands-on Vernier sensors can help students better visualize and understand abstract equilibrium concepts. This food chemistry approach allows students to explore the color-changing properties of tea compounds at different pH, connecting visible transformations to equilibrium constants and molecular behavior.
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