Demonstration Statistics
Measuring our impact through data
How Are We Doing?
Fall 2026 snapshot
Are We Growing?
Historical trends and growth metrics
Semester-to-Semester Trends
How usage has changed over the last 8 semesters
| Semester | Requests | Faculty | Courses | vs Prior Fall/Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 (Current) | 14 | 3 | 4 | — |
| Spring 2026 | 322 | 16 | 18 | -24.6% |
| Fall 2025 | 519 | 17 | 20 | +3.4% |
| Spring 2025 | 427 | 16 | 18 | +17.6% |
| Fall 2024 | 502 | 19 | 22 | +11.8% |
| Spring 2024 | 363 | 15 | 16 | +18.6% |
| Fall 2023 | 449 | 12 | 11 | — |
| Spring 2023 | 306 | 13 | 13 | — |
What's Popular?
Understanding which content resonates with faculty
Demos by Physics Topic
PIRA category distribution this semester
| Category | Requests | % |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomy | 7 | 50.0% |
| Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 21.4% |
| Optics | 2 | 14.3% |
| Oscillations and Waves | 1 | 7.1% |
| Thermodynamics | 1 | 7.1% |
Catalog Utilization
How much of our demo library is being used?
Most Popular This Semester
Most Popular All-Time
Who's Engaging?
Faculty participation and course adoption
Faculty Leaderboard - Fall 2026
Most active demonstration users this semester
| Rank | Faculty Member | Requests |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 |
Leah Simon
|
7 |
| 🥈 |
Noah Finkelstein
|
5 |
| 🥉 |
Bethany Wilcox
|
2 |
Equipment Usage
Tracking equipment reservations across the physics program
Equipment Usage Statistics
Tracking equipment reservations across the physics program
Most Requested Equipment (Fall 2026)
| Rank | Equipment Name | Requests |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | 125 W Frosted Incandescent Bulb | 5 |
| 🥈 | Surveyor's Measuring Reel | 2 |
| 🥉 | 2 in 4 Slot Slide Holder | 1 |
| 4 | Polished Steel Plate | 1 |
| 5 | Horizontally Adjustable Optical Slider | 1 |
| 6 | Optical Slider | 1 |
| Rank | Equipment Name | Requests |
|---|---|---|
| No direct equipment reservations | ||
| Rank | Equipment Name | Requests |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | 125 W Frosted Incandescent Bulb | 5 |
| 🥈 | Surveyor's Measuring Reel | 2 |
| 🥉 | 2 in 4 Slot Slide Holder | 1 |
| 4 | Polished Steel Plate | 1 |
| 5 | Horizontally Adjustable Optical Slider | 1 |
| 6 | Optical Slider | 1 |
Combined: All equipment reservations (direct + via demos)
Direct Only: Equipment reserved independently
Via Demonstrations: Equipment reserved as part of demo requests
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