Vernier Software & Technology Adds 15 New Wireless Sensors to Its Popular Go Direct® Sensor Family

BEAVERTON, Oregon, February 6, 2018 — Vernier Software & Technology has added 15 new Go Direct sensors to its wireless sensor family. Designed primarily for biology, physics, physical science, and middle school science, these new sensors feature Bluetooth wireless technology and USB connectivity for data collection, can be used with more than 300 teacher-tested experiments developed by Vernier, and are supported by the free Graphical Analysis 4 app. The Go Direct sensors will be on display at TCEA 2018 in Austin, Texas on February 6–8, 2018 at Vernier Booth #1539.

“Our Go Direct sensors provide educators with a cost-effective, flexible, and innovative way to engage students in hands-on data collection,” said John Wheeler, CEO of Vernier Software & Technology. “The Go Direct sensors can connect wirelessly or via USB to students' computers, Chromebooks, or mobile devices. This gives teachers the freedom to utilize the technology platform of their choice.”

The Go Direct sensor family now includes an Acceleration Sensor, CO Gas Sensor, Current Probe, EKG Sensor, Energy Sensor, Glass-Body pH Sensor, Motion Detector, O Gas Sensor, Optical Dissolved Oxygen Probe, Respiration Belt, Rotary Motion Sensor, Sensor Cart, Surface Temperature Probe, Tris-Compatible Flat pH Sensor, and Wide-Range Temperature Probe, in addition to others.

All Go Direct sensors are backed by Stellar Service from Vernier, which includes award-winning technical support, 24/7 access to an online technical information library and videos, hands-on workshops, webinar training, and a community that shares best practices and innovative uses of probeware.

To learn more about Go Direct sensors, visit http://www.vernier.com/go-direct.

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 http://www.vernier.com.

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