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PHYSICS LECTURE DEMO LAB
The Physics Lecture Demonstration Laboratory (PLDL) at the University of Michigan is a service
group that works with professors in physics, astronomy, mathematics and beyond to provide
physical examples of the content discussed in introductory classes to students. This gives
students context and engages them in the learning process. There are over 1,000
demonstrations covering an array of topics that can be presented to visiting K-12 student
groups, sparking excitement in science for years to come.
Support for Saturday
Morning Physics Begins
Program Changes Name
Supports scientific outreach to the
general public through the
inception of the Saturday Morning
Physics lecture series.
1996
2013
Changes name to the Warren M.
Smith Physics Lecture
Demonstration Lab.
2017
Record Number
Presentations
Presents 1,000th
demonstration in 2013.
2018
ComSciCon
Presents at a conference of science
communicators to emphasize the
importance of relaying important
messages and connecting with audiences
through real world context.
2019
Presents at Saturday
Morning Physics
One-hour presentation to
audience to expand physics
education and outreach.
