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Welcome to our new look

In keeping up with the times, our theme is changing to make our website more “mobile-friendly.” This means those of you surfing on your cell phones will see our pages more cleanly. You may see other style changes in the months of April and May, but the content will remain the same.

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Vernier Data Collection workshop in SF Bay Area

There are hands-on Vernier workshops coming to our area, and seats are still available.

Photo of data collectionData-collection Workshop in Santa Clara, CA

  • Monday, April 27, 2015
  • 4:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Santa Clara Marriott
    2700 Mission College Blvd.
    Santa Clara, CA 95054
  • Details and registration »

Data-collection Workshop in San Francisco, CA

Join us to learn how to integrate our data-collection technology into your science curriculum. You will have the opportunity to explore our award-winning sensor interface, the Vernier LabQuest.

For more information and online registration, go to our website or e-mail us at register@vernier.com.

Best regards,
Vernier Software & Technology

PS. Our local Vernier contact is long-time NCN AAPT member Clarence Bakken, who you can reach at cbakken2001@yahoo.com

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Active Learning in Introductory Physics Courses: Research-Based Strategies that Improve Student Learning (Portland, OR)

Some spaces still remain in University of Oregon’s June 18-20 short course on active learning in physics, “Active Learning in Introductory Physics Courses: Research-Based Strategies that Improve Student Learning.“

Chautauqua Short Course

NEW: Including RealTime Physics 3rd Edition, Clicker Interactive Lecture Demonstrations and Video Analysis
June 18-20, 2015  •  Portland, Oregon
Presented by: David Sokoloff  •  Priscilla Laws  •  Ronald Thornton
This hands-on course is designed for college, university and high school* teachers of physics interested in making learning in their introductory courses more active. Participants will be introduced to research-validated strategies for each component of the course: lecture, lab, problem-solving, modeling and video analysis. Course fee is $200. For more information: http://pages.uoregon.edu/sokoloff/CHAUT.htm
*One or two graduate credits are available from the University of Oregon for $90 per credit.
For registration and payment information, please visit: http://academicextension.uoregon.edu/course_desc.php?CourseKey=724907 or call 800-824-2714; or e-mail academicextension@uoregon.edu

David Sokoloff
Professor of Physics, University of Oregon
Way Past President, American Association of Physics Teachers (2011)

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Exploratorium celebrates two years at Pier 15, win a lifetime membership

Kid at ExploratoriumHelp the Exploratorium celebrate their 2nd anniversary at Pier 15 on April 17. Share what you love most about our new home for a chance to win a lifetime Dual Explorers membership and a $500 gift card to the Exploratorium Store.

Share your favorite exhibits, views, and memories of Pier 15 for a chance to win a lifetime of exploration, curiosity, and creativity.

Complete details here: http://exploratorium.tumblr.com/post/114682402009/2nd-year-at-the-pier-instagram-contest

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2015 The Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology (KIPAC) Open House

You and your students are cordially invited to the 2015 The Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology (KIPAC) Open House on Stanford campus.

Talks, Movie of the Universe, Planetarium Dome, Sun and Stargazing and much more.

Free hot dogs, snacks and beverages and raffle drawing for a chance to win great prizes.

Saturday, April 11, 2015, 5:00pm – 10:00pm Continue reading “2015 The Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology (KIPAC) Open House”