In 1984, The University of Wisconsin – Madison began a program called The Wonders of Physics aimed at generating interest in physics among people of all ages and backgrounds. The heart of the program is a fast-paced presentation of physics demonstrations carefully chosen to be entertaining as well as educational.
Nanotechnology & Society: Ideas for Education and Public Engagement by Clark Miller, David Guston, Daniel Barben, Jameson Wetmore, Cynthia Selin and Erik Fisher. September 2007