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Help us reach 30 donors to unlock a special 30th anniversary challenge gift from a group of loyal Physics donors!

SATURDAY MORNING PHYSICS LECTURE FUND - 365045

Help us celebrate 30 years of the Saturday Morning Physics Lecture Series (SMP)! We are celebrating 30 years of engaging, entertaining, educating, and exciting audiences with dynamic experiments and presentations on the latest scientific theories from national faculty and student experts.

Designed for general audiences, the lectures are an opportunity to hear physicists discuss their work in easy-to-understand, non-technical terms. The multimedia presentations include hands-on demonstrations of the principles discussed, along with slides, video, and computer simulations.

We hope to brighten your Saturdays by providing in-person SMP lectures, complete with coffee and donuts! If you prefer to watch the lectures from home, we continue to offer virtual livestream lectures as well.

Support the outstanding programming that has long been associated with the Saturday Morning Physics series. Your donation will help us continue to feature leading scientists and make physics more accessible to the greater community.

Your Donation Supports:

  • Guest Speaker Travel Support: Cover costs for expert travel to Ann Arbor.
  • Equipment and Materials: Ensure high-quality presentations for both in-person and virtual lectures.
  • Operational Costs: Support logistics for in-person and virtual events, from venues to streaming services.

How You Can Help:

  • Give Today: Any contribution today makes a difference, helping us continue and grow.

  • Spread the Word: Help expand SMP's reach and impact when you sign up as an advocate above.

Join us in making physics accessible and exciting for all. Donate today to support this educational legacy.

Physics is for Everyone!

PHYSICS STRATEGIC FUND - 331942

The Physics Strategic Fund is the most flexible and impactful way to invest in physics faculty and research. Over the years, this fund has been crucial in recruiting the best new faculty to the department, ensuring the success of crucial research projects, and allowing us to meet new challenges.

The fund is primarily used to create recruitment packages, purchase major new equipment, and fund upgrades of research and instructional facilities. As new scientific and educational priorities arise, the Strategic Fund allows the department to invest wherever and whenever it’s needed most.


The Regents of the University of Michigan has 501(c)(3) non-profit tax-exempt status. Federal tax ID number: 38-6006309


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