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BOARD # 385: ITEST Quantum Education for Students and Teachers (QuEST): Preparing the Next Generation of Global Technology Innovators

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Conference

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Location

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Publication Date

June 22, 2025

Start Date

June 22, 2025

End Date

August 15, 2025

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Page Count

6

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https://peer.asee.org/55758

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2

Paper Authors

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Angela M Kelly Stony Brook University Orcid 16x16 orcid.org/0000-0003-1393-1296

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Angela M. Kelly is a Professor of Physics and STEM Education and the Director of the MAT Program in Physics at Stony Brook University, New York.

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Dominik Schneble Stony Brook University

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Abstract

Quantum Education for Students and Teachers (QuEST), a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded Division of Research and Learning ITEST Developing and Testing Innovations partnership between a research university and an urban informal science institution, advances quantum education, physical science literacy, and the diversification of the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) pipeline through improved quantum science and quantum computing access, teaching, and learning for precollege (grades 9-12) students and teachers. Student outcomes (N=262) include improved quantum information science and technology (QIST) knowledge and attitudes, as well as increased intentions to enroll in four years of mathematics and science in high school. Teacher outcomes (N=68) include improved QIST knowledge and pedagogical self-efficacy. This project is a replicable model of university-based QIST outreach to inspire the next generation quantum workforce in industry, research, and academia.

Kelly, A. M., & Schneble, D. (2025, June), BOARD # 385: ITEST Quantum Education for Students and Teachers (QuEST): Preparing the Next Generation of Global Technology Innovators Paper presented at 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition , Montreal, Quebec, Canada . https://peer.asee.org/55758

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