Company Overview
Products & Services
Vernier Software & Technology focuses their product lines and services to promote powerful learning experiences for students in the science classroom. Their products can be classified into three categories seen below. In addition to these revenue-generating services, Vernier also supports teacher professional development through authorship of a blog and hosting a variety of webinars and workshops.
Sensors
Vernier offers a number of digital sensors and interfaces that allow for innovative scientific data collection. These sensors support Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering and Robotics. Vernier has recently started developing wireless solutions to make lab work even easier.
Software
To utilize the company's sensors and interfaces, users will need access to Vernier software. Software applications includes video analysis, graphical analysis and graphical calculators.
Lab Books
Lab books are produced and sold to support the use of Vernier sensors and software. These lab books range from single activities to extensive ranges of laboratory ideas for teachers.
History
Vernier has been a leader in supporting science education since Dave and Christine Vernier founded the company in 1981. Dave began his career as a Physics teacher in Cleveland, Ohio and saw an opportunity to create more engaging and hands-on experiences for students to 'do' science. They got their start developing and selling Physics computer programs, and eventually expanded to physical products such as probes and sensors. They currently employ 115 employees and support science classrooms in over 150 countries worldwide.
Founders & CEO
Co-Founders: Dave and Christine Vernier
Dave is a passionate scientist who has a B.S in Physics and M.S. in General Science. He founded the company after teaching high school science for 12 years. Christine worked in law for nearly 10 years after obtaining a B.A. in Sociology. She lead (and still serves as co-president) the business operations of the company for a number of years.
CEO: John Wheeler
John has an electrical engineering background and has been with Vernier for nearly 30 years. Within the company he has served as a design engineer, director of engineering, chief technology officer and now CEO.
Partners
Vernier has an impressive list of companies that it collaborates with to create products and services. Many companies on the list below are significant in the educational technology marketplace, furthering the potential for Vernier products to be utilized. Vernier has affiliations with the following companies: Texas Instruments, Flinn Scientific, Bio-Rad, Ward's Science, Project Lead The Way, Ocean Insight, GLOBE, National Instruments, LEGO Education, OHAUS, National Math + Science Initiative, Bodelin, CASE, Fisher Science Education, and Inspiring Science Education. For full partnership details please visit this link.
Financials
As a private company, it was difficult to obtain historical financial information. However, they generate over $50 million USD in annual sales.