Vernier Partners with NSELA to Award Six Science Educators with 'Emerging Science Education Leader Scholarships'

BEAVERTON, Ore., April 3, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Vernier Software & Technology is partnering with the National Science Education Leadership Association (NSELA) to award six educators with a Vernier Emerging Science Education Leader Scholarship (VESELS). The winning educators, one from each of the NSELA regions, will receive a $500 scholarship to be used toward attending the annual NSELA Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) on June 28, 2017 – July 1, 2017 in Omaha, NE.

"NSELA helps develop and support science education leadership and is a true advocate for effective science teaching and learning practices in today's schools," said Gary Myers, Director of District Outreach at Vernier Software & Technology. "For 10 years we've supported NSELA with this mission and are now proud to partner with them to provide emerging science leaders from across the country with a valuable professional development opportunity."

All applicants must hold an emerging leader role at the school, district, state, or informal level for three years or less to qualify for the scholarship. To apply, educators must submit a resume or vita, a personal letter with evidence illustrating emerging leadership, and a support letter from a supervisor. All applicants must also agree to work with an NSELA mentor and communicate to others in the organization throughout the year about how they are applying what they learned at the SLI. All applications are due April 21, 2017 and scholarship awardees will be announced by May 12, 2017.

To learn more about the VESELS, visit http://nsela.net/awards/esels. 

About Vernier Software & Technology

Vernier Software & Technology has led the innovation of scientific data-collection technology for 36 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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