An educative toolkit with custom developed Quantum Computing workshops, games, and interactive tools. We also offer a 'Quantum Hub', a gallery of web applications and games that run directly on D-Wave's 2000-Qubit Quantum Computer. To visit the repository for the quantum hub, click here.
The Diversifying Talent in Quantum Computing initiative aims to bring quantum computing themed workshops, local events, summer camps, and public outreach to youth in the K-12 grade range. Through hands-on activities, interactive software tools, and implementing best practices in curriculum development, this initiative aims to break down barriers of entry and empower young people who are interested in STEM, in exploring a future in quantum computing. There is a particular focus on reaching young women, Indigenous youth, and other underrepresented groups. With academic (SFU, UVic, UBC Geering Up Engineering Outreach) and industry partners (D-Wave Systems, Microsoft), as well as co-investment from the Canadian Digital Technology Supercluster, this project is developing an open-source quantum computing education resource hub, consisting of curriculum tools, web applications, quantum computing games, and various curriculum materials.
A major objective is also to provide training for teachers, so that they may feel comfortable and empowered in bringing quantum computing lessons to their students. A 'quantum computing kit' will be offered, which includes a teacher's guide to quantum computing, activities that can be run in the classroom, and guided e-notebooks to enable students to create their own software experiments. Many of the tools offered will interface to D-Wave's quantum processor, and allow students and teachers to run code directly on a real quantum computer.
With Indigenous people underrepresented in STEM careers, the project will also work with Indigenous education leaders to deliver proactive community-based outreach to one of the fastest-growing populations in the country.
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