Physicists To-Go

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National Q12 Education Partnership logo blueQuantum To-Go is a collaboration of Q12 Partnerships and the American Physical Society in celebration of World Quantum Day on April 14, 2023.

Both organizations recognize the importance of a thriving scientific community where everyone is invited to participate. Our program aims to expand students' understanding of what quantum science and technology is and who it engages. Quantum To-Go's goal is to inspire students of all ages to pursue quantum science and technology careers by matching classrooms with quantum professionals. In honor of World Quantum Day, we are celebrating all April-long with these virtual classroom visits. This classroom experience with a quantum professional will provide early exposure to science and build excitement among our students to discover more.

Quantum Educational Resources

To find classroom materials for World Quantum Day on April 14, 2023, please review the teaching and learning resources.

How to sign up:

Educators:

Quantum to Go teacher iconThank you for your interest in Quantum To-Go and Physicists To-Go. Sign up for our mailing list to get information about our next round of Physicsts To-Go in Fall 2023 and next year’s Quantum To-Go in Spring 2023.

If you have signed up to express interest in bringing a quantum professional to your classroom, you will receive your match in March 2023, and all virtual visits will be held in April 2023 in celebration of World Quantum Day on April 14, 2023.

National Lab Professionals:

Do you work at a national lab? Interested in students coming to you? Sign up to host an in-person lab tour.

Quantum Scientists:

Quantum to Go professional iconThank you for your interest in Quantum To-Go and Physicists To-Go. Sign up for our mailing list to get information about our next round of Physicsts To-Go in Fall 2023 and next year’s Quantum To-Go in Spring 2023.

If you signed up to express interest in visiting a classroom, you will be matched with a educator and attend training webinars in March 2023, and all virtual visits will be held in April 2023 in celebration of World Quantum Day on April 14, 2023.

Eligibility and classroom visits:

  • This program is open to K-12 educators as well as two-year and four-year college educators.
  • Any professionals within the field of quantum science, engineering, and technology are welcome to sign. If you are not APS member, sign up and receive 25% off your first year of APS membership.
  • Visiting scientists will be required to attend a one hour training session and will receive a customizable slide deck to use during the visit.

If you have any questions, please email APS Public Engagement.

List of potential Quantum To-Go virtual visit topics:

  • General
  • Engineering
  • STEM
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Career and Technical Education
  • Technology
  • Computer Science