Burns Park in Ann Arbor in Washtenaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Michigan Summer Symposium in Theoretical Physics
Photographed by Joel Seewald, December 8, 2016
1. Michigan Summer Symposium in Theoretical Physics Marker
This plaque honors the Michigan Summer Symposium in Theoretical Physics, 1928-1941, under the leadership of Harrison Randall. During this period virtually every world-renowned physicist lectured at the symposium, which played a critical role in helping America achieve international status in theoretical physics.
Historic Physics Site, Register of Historic Sites
Erected by American Physical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine.
Location. 42° 16.603′ N, 83° 44.163′ W. Marker is in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in Washtenaw County. It is in Burns Park. It is on 450 Church Street 0.1 miles west of Church Street. Marker is at the southeast entrance to the Randall Laboratory building at the University of Michigan. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ann Arbor MI 48109, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan and in Greater Detroit. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Medical Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); East University Avenue Campus Boundary (within shouting distance of this marker); West Engineering - West Hall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charles Fox (about 500 feet away); The Denison Archway (about 500 feet away); Douglass Houghton (about 500 feet away); Samuel Denton (about 500 feet away); The Professors' Monument (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ann Arbor.
Also see . . . Summer Symposium in Theoretical Physics. American Physical Society web page about the Summer Symposium series. (Submitted on December 16, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
Photographed by Joel Seewald, December 8, 2016
2. Michigan Summer Symposium in Theoretical Physics Marker
The marker is to the left of the base of the steps at the southeast entrance to the Randall Laboratory building.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 665 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 16, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
