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Saturday Morning Physics | Science of Baseball
Timothy Chupp (Professor of Physics and Biomedical Engineering)
A lot about baseball looks the same: high socks or low socks, 90-foot baselines, 60-feet/6-inches. But a lot has changed - robo umps, exit...
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...
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...
Saturday Morning Physics | 30 Years of SMP! (Family-Friendly)
Various Speakers & 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...
