Fr. Michael Recieves Vernier Award
           The National Science Teachers Association recently awarded Fr. Michael Liebl O.S.B. with the Vernier Technology Award. This award recognizes the innovative use of data collection technology using a computer, graphing calculator, or handheld in the science classroom. Annually this national award recognizes seven individuals in the following categories: one elementary (grades K–5); two middle level (grades 6–8); three high school (grades 9–12) and one college.

          The Award consists of a $1,000 prize, $1,000 in Vernier products and an all expense paid trip to attend the NSTA National Conference on Science Education. where the awardees are honored at an Awards Banquet during the NSTA Conference.

          The award winning science project Fr. Michael developed was called "A Flashlight with No Batteries". To learn more about the project click on the link above.

Related Link: National Science Teachers Association - Vernier Webiste

Fr. Michael with the Vernier Award Presented
at the NSTA Conference in April 2007