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May 10, 2023
Quantum in your Classroom
VIRTUAL Workshop
7pm - 9pm
Stipend, $75
September 26, 2023
Quantum in your Classroom
Quantum World Congress
5pm - 7pm
Stipend, $90
April 20, 2024
Quantum in your Classroom for High School
Chemistry Teachers
George Mason University, Fairfax Campus
10am - 3pm
Stipend, $150
October 1, 2022
Quantum in your Classroom
George Mason University, Fairfax Campus
10am - 3pm
Stipend, $150
January 28, 2023
Quantum in your Classroom
George Mason University, Arlington Campus
10am - 3pm
Stipend, $150
April 22, 2023
Quantum in your Classroom
Location: Prince George's Community College
Largo, MD
10am - 3pm
Stipend, $150
Quantum in your Classroom is an introduction to quantum science for elementary, middle and high school teachers. Come learn about what quantum is, why it is important for your students, and where you can find resources to integrate it into your classrooms. No prior knowledge of quantum is required. Future professional development opportunities will be available to participants.
Elementary, middle and high school teachers interested in learning what quantum is and what classroom resources are available are encouraged to sign up. You don’t need to have a baseline of knowledge to attend this event! And, by attending, you will receive a stipend and Virginia and DC school teachers will receive Professional Development credits.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan visits Quantum World Congress
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan visits Quantum World Congress
Governor Hogan addressed the Quantum World Congress on December 1st and met with the George Mason research team to discuss our quantum education efforts.
Student Opportunities
Discover the World of Quantum
The George Mason University Quantum Science and Engineering Center and the Potomac Quantum Innovation Center are excited to invite rising high school seniors to participate in the Pathways to Quantum Summer Immersion Program. Join peers from around the Greater Washington region and participate in a week-long job shadowing opportunity where you will learn about quantum and STEM-related careers with leading research universities and industry leading organizations.
The summer program is free of charge and broken up into two segments. The first segment begins on Wednesday, June 26 and runs until Wednesday, July 10. The segment includes a six hour asynchronous, virtual course and one to two virtual meetings scheduled to accommodate student availability. Once the initial two week virtual course is completed, students will receive the Introduction to Quantum badge that they can list on a resume or LinkedIn profile.
The second segment begins on Sunday, July 14, when students attend a week long, overnight program at George Mason University. Students must be available for all of the days. Room, meals, daily transportation to-and-from local sights, and a stipend of $500 will be provided for successful completion of the first two segments of this program.
After the week long immersion segment ends on July 19, there is an opportunity for extended quantum experiences. The extended experiences are optional and will require an additional application after acceptance into the program.
US citizenship required.
2023 Itinerary (similar itinerary currently planned for 2024)
Sunday, July 9th:
George Mason University, check in, dinner and evening activity
Monday, July 10th:
George Mason University
Welcome & Orientation
Tuesday, July 11th:
NASA
University of Maryland College Park
Wednesday, July 12th:
MITRE
Thursday, July 13th:
The George Washington University
Office of Science and Technology, The White House
Friday, July 14th:
George Mason University
Group Activities & Reflections
Pathways to Quantum Summer
Pathways to Quantum Summer
Immersion Program
Immersion Program
2024 Applications are closed.
Award notification: Friday, April 12, 2024
Summer 2024
Wednesday, June 26 through Wednesday, July 10, virtual learning sessions (students are expected to complete six hours of asynchronous work over the two weeks. Upon completion, students will receive an electronic badge.)
Sunday, July 14 through Friday, July 19, in-person, overnight, on campus at George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Introductory Badge Overview
Introductory Badge Overview
The first part of the program will be an opportunity to learn (virtually) about quantum through the Pathways to Quantum Badging Program. Students will earn an introduction to quantum badge, the Quantum Discovery for Students via our partner Credly.
Credly is an organization that issues digital credentials (or badges) to officially recognize individuals for demonstrated competencies and skills. These badges can be shared digitally on resumes and LinkedIn with the user able to manage multiple badges from their Credly account and others able to view what competencies the badge demonstrates. The Quantum Discovery for Students PQIC badge will be issued by Credly for completing the virtual course.
Pioneer Badge Overview
The Pioneer Badge is the second level of the Pathways to Quantum Badging Program. The Quantum Explorer for Students will be awarded for students building on their foundational knowledge and applying it in participatory and experiential ways. The badge will be awarded to participants in the in-person immersion portion of the program who continue to deepen their knowledge of quantum science and engineering and its possibilities by making a poster for the Quantum World Congress.
Applications are closed.
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