This summer, kids will learn quantum computing principles and solve problems using a real quantum computer at summer camps in Metro Vancouver and Kelowna. The camps, which are run by UBC’s Geering Up Engineering Outreach program, offer an introduction to concepts in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and will teach the basics of computing and quantum computing to kids from grades 6 to 12. Geering Up is also offering online quantum computing camps for kids in grades 5 through 12.
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The camps are an opportunity to introduce kids to the possibilities in quantum science and technology fields.
“Quantum computing is a relatively new field in tech, and because of that, we’re at an exciting moment where we get to decide what the field will look like,” said Ella Meyer, Quantum Computing Outreach Program Coordinator at the Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute and Geering Up. “If we can connect with kids at a young age we can create a really inclusive, vibrant field over the next few generations.”
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