Smith Lecture: Ettore Biondi
Distributed acoustic sensing for high-resolution subsurface imaging and earthquake monitoring
Distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) is rapidly becoming a transformative technology for seismological applications, leveraging the widespread...
Saturday Morning Physics | When “Physic(k)s” Lost Its ‘k’ and other Language Quarks
Anne Curzan, Geneva Smitherman Collegiate Professor of English, Linguistics, and Education (U-M)
Good linguistic fun for science and word enthusiasts alike! Linguist Anne Curzan will talk about quirky etymologies, the metaphors that...
Smith Lecture: Pia Viglietti
Recovery after catastrophe: Lessons from survivors of the Permo-Triassic mass extinction event
The Permo-Triassic mass extinction (PTME) profoundly reshaped terrestrial ecosystems, yet the mechanisms driving survival and recovery...
Saturday Morning Physics | How Old is the Universe — That is, What Time is It?
Scott Watson, Professor of Physics (Syracuse University)
Have you ever wondered about the origin of time? Join us for a fascinating exploration into a concept that has captivated scientists and...
Saturday Morning Physics | What is Classical and What is Quantum? Insights from the Assumptions of Physics Project
Gabriele Carcassi, Researcher (U-M Physics)
After one hundred years, quantum mechanics is still shrouded with mystery. Does it have to be? Is there a reasonable premise that both...
U-M History Film Series: The Day After Tomorrow
Perrin Selcer and Naomi Levin
Join the History department on Tuesday, November 18, at the Michigan Theater (603 E Liberty St), for a FREE screening of "The Day...
Saturday Morning Physics | 30 Years of SMP! (Family-Friendly)
Warren M. Smith Demonstration Laboratory Staff (U-M Physics Department)
Join us for a special 30-year celebration of Saturday Morning Physics, including an engaging, family-friendly demonstration show. Discover...
