Virtual
Program
Taught by
MIT PhDs
Live
Instruction
Grades 9-12
Be one of the first high schools to give transcript credit for
Quantum Computing!
Qubit by Qubit Introduction to Quantum Computing Course is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is University of California A-G approved as a college preparatory course.
About the Program
We're looking for innovative high school partners who are
interested in being one of the first schools in the world to
offer a course in quantum computing.
Our partner schools provide their students with academic credit
for completing this first-of-its kind STEM course, and are able
to enroll their students for FREE. The course is online and
taught by Qubit by Qubit's instructors from leading
universities. Students will learn foundational quantum computing
skills, run code on a real quantum computer, and hear from
leading academic and industry experts.
Bring this course to your school for free
"Qubit by Qubit has given me a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become a part of the future. Taking this course was possibly the best decision of my life. Thank you to everyone at IBM Quantum and Qubit by Qubit, you have changed my life and given me friends for life."
- Oliver, Grade 10, U.K.
What students learn
In Week 1, students will:
Through two semesters of weekly lectures, lab sections, and
homework assignments, students will develop a foundational
understanding of quantum computing, including basic linear
algebra, quantum mechanics, quantum computation and
information, and quantum algorithms.
Students will spend the first half of the course developing
skills in math and Python. The second half of the course will
focus on coding quantum circuits and quantum algorithms,
leading to students coding on a real quantum computer.
Some of the topics covered include:
- Learn how to code in Python, a programming language, and how to use Python for quantum computing
- Develop foundational linear algebra knowledge, including vectors and matrices, and learn how these concepts relate to quantum
- Implement Python libraries to code quantum circuits and quantum algorithms, including Grover's algorithm
- Learn more about the intersection of quantum and cyber security by carrying out a quantum cryptography protocol, quantum key distribution (QKD), in Python
- Run a Variational Quantum Eigensolver to simulate a molecule
“This course is not only fascinating but was a big help in applying to university... I highly recommend learning about quantum computing in high school, it’s an opportunity we’ve never been able to have before, and as I’ve learned, it is not only incredibly interesting but has the potential to affect anything, from chemistry to climate change, so this will be useful no matter what subject you’re interested in!”
- Sophie, Grade 12, U.K.
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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.
Teaching
Assistants
Corbin
Engineer, QuEra Computing
Agnes
PhD student, MIT
Filip
PhD student, Duke
Sanskriti
Undergraduate, North Carolina State
Alev
PhD student, University of Waterloo
Joshua
Graduate student, Colorado School of Mines
Ilana
Technology at PNC Bank
Emma
PhD student, MIT
Richard
Undergraduate, University of Connecticut
Shayda
Undergraduate, MIT
Our Sponsor
We are grateful for the support of IBM Quantum who is helping ensure quantum education is accessible to all students—regardless of socioeconomic background.
Logistics
Grades
Incoming 9 - 12
Dates
September 18, 2022* - April 8, 2023
Students will attend a weekly lecture and lab each week
(many time options)
Cost
FREE to schools offering students credit.
Can’t offer credit? Let us know when you submit the
registration form, and we’ll be in touch if we are able
to open registration
more widely.
Prerequisites
The only prerequisite is that students have taken a geometry class. No coding experience required.