Virtual
Program
Taught by
MIT PhDs
Live
Instruction
Grades
7-9
Camps created with quantum researchers at:
Be one of the first middle school students in the world to develop skills in the cutting-edge tech field of quantum computing!
So you think teleportation is just science fiction? Not in the world of quantum computing. In this camp students will dive into sci-fi concepts that are turning into reality with the emergence of quantum computers. Learn what a qubit is, how one item can be in two places at the same time with superposition and the bizarre phenomena of entanglement. You’ll even run code on a real quantum computer!
I loved learning the challenging concepts in quantum computing and to be able to apply what I learned during the hands-on activity. I am looking forward to further developing my understanding and my skills in quantum computing and be able to apply this to my future.
- 8th grader
This camp is one of the best experiences that I’ve ever had.
- 7th grader
This camp was an amazing opportunity and I am so grateful I got in. It gave me a boost in confidence and got me looking forward to what I can do in the future.
- 9th grader, California
This was great and it improved my life being here.
- 7th grader, California
I have always been passionate about STEM but this program has been very much so an enlightenment to the much broader areas of the quantum computing field.
- 9th grader, Texas
I really enjoyed the camp, and I am sad that it is over. I also really liked my teachers and TA's.
- 7th grader, Rhode Island
I heard about quantum mechanics in novels, TV, and in games. Yet I never had the opportunity to learn and understand what it is. The camp taught me much about quantum mechanics in the short span of a week. A field that I never consider before have open up to me.
- 9th grader, Pennsylvania
What students learn
- Key concepts such as qubits, superposition and teleportation
- How quantum computing relates to cryptography, space travel, AI and other fields
- Construct circuits from quantum gates
- Create a quantum circuit that entangles two qubits
- Send a circuit to a quantum computer and analyze the results
Lead Instructor
Akshay Agarwal
Akshay graduated from MIT with his PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Recently, he completed a postdoctoral research position in the Research Laboratory for Electronics at MIT. In his research, he applies principles of quantum mechanics to improve the efficiency of electron microscopy and make the technique applicable to live biological samples. Akshay obtained his PhD. He holds a B. Tech. and M. Tech. in Electrical Engineering from IIT Bombay in 2014. Outside of his research, Akshay enjoys teaching, writing, and playing the violin.
Logistics
Grades
Incoming 6th - 8th grade students
Dates
July 18 - 22, 2022
12pm - 3pm ET
Cost
$495 through May 31st with early registration
Full and partial scholarships are available for students with financial need or from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds in STEM.
Prerequisites
None! We welcome all interested and curious students who are excited to learn about this emerging technology.