MeasureNet has introduced gas chromatograph connectivity to its suite of data acquisition capabilities. The announcement at the 227th American Chemical Society meeting in Anaheim in March was another first amongst teaching lab interfaces. A GOW-MAC 350 is one of a number of models that can be connected to MeasureNet data terminals for individual "at station" use. MeasureNet also announced a forthcoming Excel workbook to provide analysis capability relevant to gas chromatography. Two new MeasureNet networks at the University of Georgia in Athens are the first to be equipped with this enhanced capability. "UGA wanted an advanced data acquisition capability beyond their freshman labs. MeasureNet's new GC connectivity, along with shared diode-array UV-vis spectrometer provided a fitting solution" according to MeasureNet President Robert Voorhees.
A recent February 11th University of Cincinnati Bearcats halftime ceremony honored MeasureNet Technology's president Robert Voorhees for the company's contribution to the university's title of regional patent income leader.
UC led all universities in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana in patent income generated during 2002 with $6.5 million. Other schools ranked in the region include Indiana University ($3.8 million), Case Western Reserve University ($3.0 million), University of Kentucky ($1.5 million), and Ohio State University ($828,000). During fiscal year 2003, research enterprises at UC reached $300 million. According to the National Science Foundation, the school placed 25th nationally amongst all public universities.
The MeasureNet System is a spin-off of research performed at the university's department of chemistry in the early and mid-1990s. That research was aided by grants from NSF and the Procter and Gamble Company of Cincinnati.
MeasureNet President Robert Voorhees (far left) at basketball halftime University of Cincinnati awards ceremony.
> Related article: "UC Patent Income Tops Region." The News Record, January, 2004
Award-Winning MeasureNet Technology introduces the first web-based data storage for the teaching laboratory.
MeasureNet is the first to introduce web-based data storage for its academic users. Students and instructors can post acquired data directly from student stations and instructor PCs without the use of email accounts or other software interfaces. Data sets can then be downloaded from the web storage area using any internet-enabled PC with a standard browser. Instructors can administer multiple lab sections and include links to relevant information for each experiment. Excel-based workbooks can be downloaded to aid in analysis. Password protected student accounts give users a high level of data security.
New versions of MeasureNet's network software now feature live monitoring for the instructor's network PC. Live monitoring permits instructors and teaching assistants to observe data acquisitions in progress. Previously, instructors needed to wait for students to print or save their data in order to have graphical views of the collection.
Instructors can select any one of up to 12 MeasureNet stations on a network and open a palette with a live display of both graphical and numeric values. If the collection has already begun, the feature will automatically plot all points to the most current being acquired. Live monitoring is enabled when performing temperature versus time, pH versus time, and mass versus time experiments.
Using an LCD projector, the feature is a powerful teaching tool to display live student collections to an entire laboratory. Live-monitoring is also a convenient way to share lecture or pre-lab demonstrations.
In time-restricted high school laboratories, teachers can quickly identify and assist students needing support with a quick glance at the MeasureNet Network PC.
Michael Kurutz, MeasureNet's Director of Marketing, recently commented to a gathering of customers on the importance of new software features. "MeasureNet has become known for innovation. If we don't regularly differentiate ourselves with better probeware and interface design and stay ahead of the curve, we begin to look like our competitionÿ and that's definitely not an option."
On its third anniversary, MeasureNet's optical drop counter still sets the industry standard. When compared to more recent competitors, its efficient placement of pH electrode, infrared detector, and temperature probe holder permits the use of smaller beakers. In addition, the infrared counter cell is sealed — making it impervious to splashes of strong acids and bases. The first of its kind for the teaching laboratory, the drop counter is just one of the many innovations that has helped establish MeasureNet as the leader in probeware innovation and quality. Other firsts include an integrated digital balance (2003), and GC connectivity, web-based data storage, and duel-beam colorimeter in (2004).
Inside MeasureNet
Inside MeasureNet tells the story of the MeasureNet Community—most importantly, the stories of its member institutions and users. Subjects discussed include pedagogical approaches, non-conventional experiments, features/capabilities, and innovative applications of the system.
Each episode of Inside MeasureNet uses an embedded Flash audio interface compatible with most browsers (including Internet Explorer and Mozilla FireFox). Bookmark this page for new episodes added regularly.
| Collaboration Through Spreadsheets |
Interview With Michael Clay |
College of San Mateo |
San Mateo, California |
Length: 0:10:20 |
| Subjects: Importance of spreadsheets, Live acquisition monitoring, Viewing aggregated student data, Sharing data |
MeasureNet Technology Ltd. manufactures patented, network-based data acquisition interfaces for science teaching laboratories. It is a spin-off of the University of Cincinnati's Department of Chemistry and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Measurenet's award-winning, PC-reducing design helps reduce laboratory maintenance and operational costs while giving students access to high quality shared UV-vis spectroscopy, gas chromatograph and HPLC connectivity, and an array of innovative probeware. Its acclaimed intuitive design provides improved transparency to enable better science-focused learning. Winner of the Ohio Governor's Award For Excellence in Energy Efficiency, MeasureNet networks are found in universities, community colleges, high schools, and vocational training centers across the United States and around the world.
For more information contact:
Len Weibel
Director of Business Development
tel. toll-free: 866-396-6765
lenweibel@measurenet-tech.com
June 5th, 2008
MeasureNet will host a hospitality suite at the 20th U.S. Biennial Conference on Chemical Education. Our friends at Anasazi Instruments will join us as co-hosts.
When: This year's event will kick off Sunday evening July 27th 6:00 PM and continue all day Monday (11:00 AM until 11:59 PM), July 28th.
Where: Room 316 of the Biddle Hotel inside the Indiana Memorial Union on the campus of Indiana University Bloomington at 900 East 7th Street.
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MeasureNet will also have the largest exhibit area (Booths 1,2,3) of any conference vendor!
MeasureNet Technology Ltd. manufactures patented, network-based data acquisition interfaces for science teaching laboratories. It is a spin-off of the University of Cincinnati's Department of Chemistry and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Measurenet's award-winning, PC-reducing design helps reduce laboratory maintenance and operational costs while giving students access to high quality shared UV-vis spectroscopy, gas chromatograph and HPLC connectivity, and an array of innovative probeware. Its acclaimed intuitive design provides improved transparency to enable better science-focused learning. Winner of the Ohio Governor's Award For Excellence in Energy Efficiency, MeasureNet networks are found in universities, community colleges, high schools, and vocational training centers across the United States and around the world. MeasureNet Ltd. is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2008.
For more information contact:
Len Weibel
Director of Business Development
tel. toll-free: 866-396-6765
lenweibel@measurenet-tech.com
Courtesy of Professor William Jensen, Oesper Chair of the History of Chemistry and Chemical Education, University of Cincinnati
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