World Quantum Day
Sat, Apr 13
|Urbana
Join Illinois Quantum Information Science and Technology Center for a day showcasing quantum research and discoveries
Time & Location
Apr 13, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT
Urbana, 1308 W Green St, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
About the Event
Join IQUIST on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in celebrating World Quantum Day. Enjoy activities and events that will showcase quantum research and discoveries, including scavenger hunts, demonstrations and liquid nitrogen ice cream! World Quantum Day is open to all campus community members and the public.
Featured Events:
Saturday Engineering for Everyone Lecture10 a.m. | April 13, 2024
Guest speaker Author and Professor Chad Orzel will talk about the "Quantum Physics of an Ordinary Morning."
Quantum Scavenger Hunt & Live Demos11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | April 13, 2024
Join us for a scavenger hunt, hands-on demonstrations, liquid nitrogen ice cream and a book signing by Author Chad Orzel. A limited supply of books will be available for purchase.
Exploring Quantum Room11 a.m. | April 13, 2024
This hands-on workshop will provide families of middle school (and older), STEM-interested students with quantum-related activities prepared by a team of educators from the campus area and Chicago. This workshop was developed by the Inclusive Innovation in Science Quantum Curriculum Team.
RSVPs are encouraged but not required.
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