Adventures in Quander

AbstractThe National Quantum Initiative (NQI) Act emphasizes the importance of meeting the demands of the rapidly growing quantum information science (QIS) industry (CitationH.R.6227, 2018). The first priority listed in the act is “to expand the number of researchers, educators, and students with training in quantum information science and technology to develop a workforce pipeline” (CitationH.R.6227, 2018). QIS leverages quantum mechanical effects for applications in computing, sensing, and communication. Quantum mechanical effects are often first introduced in undergraduate physics, computer science, or chemistry courses and requires extensive prerequisite knowledge in those fields.Keywords: Middle SchoolHigh SchoolInformal EducationComputer ScienceSTEM AcknowledgmentThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 2115780 and 2115843.Additional informationNotes on contributorsDevon M. ChristmanDevon M. Christman is a PhD candidate, Collin Lejano is an undergraduate student, Kaylee Laub is a PhD student, Liliana Garcia is a PhD student, Danielle Harlow is a professor, and Matthew Bennett is a PhD student, all at the University of California - Gevirtz Graduate School of Education in Santa Barbara, California. David Gonzalez-Maldonado is a PhD student, Tianle Liu is a MPCS graduate, Grace Williams is a PhD student, and Diana Franklin is an associate professor, all at the University of Chicago College in Chicago. Emily Edwards is the Executive Director of IQUIST at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.Collin LejanoDevon M. Christman is a PhD candidate, Collin Lejano is an undergraduate student, Kaylee Laub is a PhD student, Liliana Garcia is a PhD student, Danielle Harlow is a professor, and Matthew Bennett is a PhD student, all at the University of California - Gevirtz Graduate School of Education in Santa Barbara, California. David Gonzalez-Maldonado is a PhD student, Tianle Liu is a MPCS graduate, Grace Williams is a PhD student, and Diana Franklin is an associate professor, all at the University of Chicago College in Chicago. Emily Edwards is the Executive Director of IQUIST at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.Kaylee LaubDevon M. Christman is a PhD candidate, Collin Lejano is an undergraduate student, Kaylee Laub is a PhD student, Liliana Garcia is a PhD student, Danielle Harlow is a professor, and Matthew Bennett is a PhD student, all at the University of California - Gevirtz Graduate School of Education in Santa Barbara, California. David Gonzalez-Maldonado is a PhD student, Tianle Liu is a MPCS graduate, Grace Williams is a PhD student, and Diana Franklin is an associate professor, all at the University of Chicago College in Chicago. Emily Edwards is the Executive Director of IQUIST at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.Liliana GarciaDevon M. Christman is a PhD candidate, Collin Lejano is an undergraduate student, Kaylee Laub is a PhD student, Liliana Garcia is a PhD student, Danielle Harlow is a professor, and Matthew Bennett is a PhD student, all at the University of California - Gevirtz Graduate School of Education in Santa Barbara, California. David Gonzalez-Maldonado is a PhD student, Tianle Liu is a MPCS graduate, Grace Williams is a PhD student, and Diana Franklin is an associate professor, all at the University of Chicago College in Chicago. Emily Edwards is the Executive Director of IQUIST at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.Matthew BennettDevon M. Christman is a PhD candidate, Collin Lejano is an undergraduate student, Kaylee Laub is a PhD student, Liliana Garcia is a PhD student, Danielle Harlow is a professor, and Matthew Bennett is a PhD student, all at the University of California - Gevirtz Graduate School of Education in Santa Barbara, California. David Gonzalez-Maldonado is a PhD student, Tianle Liu is a MPCS graduate, Grace Williams is a PhD student, and Diana Franklin is an associate professor, all at the University of Chicago College in Chicago. Emily Edwards is the Executive Director of IQUIST at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.David Gonzalez-MaldonadoDevon M. Christman is a PhD candidate, Collin Lejano is an undergraduate student, Kaylee Laub is a PhD student, Liliana Garcia is a PhD student, Danielle Harlow is a professor, and Matthew Bennett is a PhD student, all at the University of California - Gevirtz Graduate School of Education in Santa Barbara, California. David Gonzalez-Maldonado is a PhD student, Tianle Liu is a MPCS graduate, Grace Williams is a PhD student, and Diana Franklin is an associate professor, all at the University of Chicago College in Chicago. Emily Edwards is the Executive Director of IQUIST at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.Tianle LiuDevon M. Christman is a PhD candidate, Collin Lejano is an undergraduate student, Kaylee Laub is a PhD student, Liliana Garcia is a PhD student, Danielle Harlow is a professor, and Matthew Bennett is a PhD student, all at the University of California - Gevirtz Graduate School of Education in Santa Barbara, California. David Gonzalez-Maldonado is a PhD student, Tianle Liu is a MPCS graduate, Grace Williams is a PhD student, and Diana Franklin is an associate professor, all at the University of Chicago College in Chicago. Emily Edwards is the Executive Director of IQUIST at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.Grace WilliamsDevon M. Christman is a PhD candidate, Collin Lejano is an undergraduate student, Kaylee Laub is a PhD student, Liliana Garcia is a PhD student, Danielle Harlow is a professor, and Matthew Bennett is a PhD student, all at the University of California - Gevirtz Graduate School of Education in Santa Barbara, California. David Gonzalez-Maldonado is a PhD student, Tianle Liu is a MPCS graduate, Grace Williams is a PhD student, and Diana Franklin is an associate professor, all at the University of Chicago College in Chicago. Emily Edwards is the Executive Director of IQUIST at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.Danielle HarlowDevon M. Christman is a PhD candidate, Collin Lejano is an undergraduate student, Kaylee Laub is a PhD student, Liliana Garcia is a PhD student, Danielle Harlow is a professor, and Matthew Bennett is a PhD student, all at the University of California - Gevirtz Graduate School of Education in Santa Barbara, California. David Gonzalez-Maldonado is a PhD student, Tianle Liu is a MPCS graduate, Grace Williams is a PhD student, and Diana Franklin is an associate professor, all at the University of Chicago College in Chicago. Emily Edwards is the Executive Director of IQUIST at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.Diana FranklinDevon M. Christman is a PhD candidate, Collin Lejano is an undergraduate student, Kaylee Laub is a PhD student, Liliana Garcia is a PhD student, Danielle Harlow is a professor, and Matthew Bennett is a PhD student, all at the University of California - Gevirtz Graduate School of Education in Santa Barbara, California. David Gonzalez-Maldonado is a PhD student, Tianle Liu is a MPCS graduate, Grace Williams is a PhD student, and Diana Franklin is an associate professor, all at the University of Chicago College in Chicago. Emily Edwards is the Executive Director of IQUIST at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.Emily EdwardsDevon M. Christman is a PhD candidate, Collin Lejano is an undergraduate student, Kaylee Laub is a PhD student, Liliana Garcia is a PhD student, Danielle Harlow is a professor, and Matthew Bennett is a PhD student, all at the University of California - Gevirtz Graduate School of Education in Santa Barbara, California. David Gonzalez-Maldonado is a PhD student, Tianle Liu is a MPCS graduate, Grace Williams is a PhD student, and Diana Franklin is an associate professor, all at the University of Chicago College in Chicago. Emily Edwards is the Executive Director of IQUIST at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.