Quantum Explorers is our self-paced, game-based quantum computing learning program for high school students and above. The theme of the learning journey is space exploration. You’ll embark on an interstellar journey as the captain of a starship and grow proficiency in quantum computing along the way.
Anyone can join, from students to industry professionals to quantum enthusiasts! The program is beginner-friendly, though it increases in difficulty as achievements are unlocked. The program is comprised of engaging study materials, seminars, gamified achievements to unlock, community events, and career advice.
Participants will gain a general understanding of quantum computing, learn some of its applications such as quantum machine learning and quantum optimization, and program real quantum computers.
There are seven themed achievements to unlock with corresponding badges to collect. Each badge has a learning module, event, or set of tasks associated with it that must be completed in order to unlock its achievement. The program culminates in a certification based on how many badges you collect.
Location: A substantial amount of this program takes place on a dedicated Discord server. If you don’t have a Discord account already, please create one in preparation for this program. (Having trouble? Here’s How to Create a Discord Account.)
Timeline: The program will be live from July 2023 to February 2024. Total materials cover approximately 50 to 85 hours spanning over these 7 months. Level of engagement depends on the participant.
Promotional Flyers:
- Quantum Explorers official event flyer: https://ibm.ent.box.com/v/qe-2023-flyer
- Are you an educator interested in learning or teaching quantum? Check out this flyer for educators: https://ibm.ent.box.com/v/qe-educators-flyer
Please feel free to download and circulate these flyers!
If you want to participate in the next cohort of Quantum Explorers, and would like to be notified via email about updates, please fill this form. Note: this does not count as registration. Registration information to come.
Both new Explorers and those who participated in the 2022–23 cohort are all welcome!
Event website: qisk.it/quantum-explorers.