Quantum Computing, Math, and Physics (QCaMP): Introducing Quantum Computing in High Schools

Megan Ivory; Alisa Bettale; Rachel Boren; Ashlyn D. Burch; Jake Douglass; Lisa Hackett; Boris Kiefer; Alina Kononov; Maryanne Long; Mekena Metcalf; Tzula B. Propp; Mohan Sarovar

doi:10.1109/QCE57702.2023.20318

Quantum Computing, Math, and Physics (QCaMP): Introducing Quantum Computing in High Schools

Megan Ivory, Alisa Bettale, Rachel Boren, Ashlyn D. Burch, Jake Douglass, Lisa Hackett, Boris Kiefer, Alina Kononov, Maryanne Long, Mekena Metcalf, Tzula B. Propp, Mohan Sarovar

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Abstract

The nascent but rapidly growing field of Quantum Information Science and Technology has led to an increased demand for skilled quantum workers and an opportunity to build a diverse workforce at the outset. In order to meet this demand and encourage women and underrepresented minorities in STEM to consider a career in QIST, we have developed a curriculum for introducing quantum computing to teachers and students at the high school level with no prerequisites. In 2022, this curriculum was delivered over the course of two one-week summer camps, one targeting teachers and another targeting students. Here, we present an overview of the objectives, curriculum, and activities, as well as results from the formal evaluation of both camps and the outlook for expanding QCaMP in future years.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2nd IEEE Quantum Science and Engineering Education Conference, QSEEC 2023 - collocated with 4th IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering, QCE 2023
Editors	Brian La Cour, Lia Yeh, Marek Osinski
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages	1-9
Number of pages	9
ISBN (Electronic)	9798350343236
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/QCE57702.2023.20318
State	Published - 2023
Externally published	Yes
Event	4th IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering, QCE 2023 - Bellevue, United States Duration: Sep 17 2023 → Sep 22 2023

Publication series

Name	Proceedings - 2023 IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering, QCE 2023
Volume	3

Conference

Conference	4th IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering, QCE 2023
Country/Territory	United States
City	Bellevue
Period	09/17/23 → 09/22/23

Keywords

Quantum Education
Quantum Information Science and Technology
Quantum Outreach

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Ivory, M., Bettale, A., Boren, R., Burch, A. D., Douglass, J., Hackett, L., Kiefer, B., Kononov, A., Long, M., Metcalf, M., Propp, T. B., & Sarovar, M. (2023). Quantum Computing, Math, and Physics (QCaMP): Introducing Quantum Computing in High Schools. In B. La Cour, L. Yeh, & M. Osinski (Eds.), 2nd IEEE Quantum Science and Engineering Education Conference, QSEEC 2023 - collocated with 4th IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering, QCE 2023 (pp. 1-9). (Proceedings - 2023 IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering, QCE 2023; Vol. 3). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/QCE57702.2023.20318

Ivory, Megan ; Bettale, Alisa ; Boren, Rachel et al. / Quantum Computing, Math, and Physics (QCaMP) : Introducing Quantum Computing in High Schools. 2nd IEEE Quantum Science and Engineering Education Conference, QSEEC 2023 - collocated with 4th IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering, QCE 2023. editor / Brian La Cour ; Lia Yeh ; Marek Osinski. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2023. pp. 1-9 (Proceedings - 2023 IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering, QCE 2023).

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Quantum Computing, Math, and Physics (QCaMP): Introducing Quantum Computing in High Schools. / Ivory, Megan; Bettale, Alisa; Boren, Rachel et al.
2nd IEEE Quantum Science and Engineering Education Conference, QSEEC 2023 - collocated with 4th IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering, QCE 2023. ed. / Brian La Cour; Lia Yeh; Marek Osinski. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2023. p. 1-9 (Proceedings - 2023 IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering, QCE 2023; Vol. 3).

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Ivory M, Bettale A, Boren R, Burch AD, Douglass J, Hackett L et al. Quantum Computing, Math, and Physics (QCaMP): Introducing Quantum Computing in High Schools. In La Cour B, Yeh L, Osinski M, editors, 2nd IEEE Quantum Science and Engineering Education Conference, QSEEC 2023 - collocated with 4th IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering, QCE 2023. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 2023. p. 1-9. (Proceedings - 2023 IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering, QCE 2023). doi: 10.1109/QCE57702.2023.20318

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