Quantum School for Young Students

Are you interested in Comp Sci and quantum computing? Check out this interesting summer program offered at the University of Waterloo in Ontario. There are online and in-person components, and it’s a great way for a teen who is trending toward this field to explore in a way that’s difficult at almost every high school. Waterloo is one of the top comp sci schools in the world. You’ll have the chance to meet some of the top quantum scientists in North America!

“Discover how mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, and more combine into one of the most exciting topics in modern science – quantum information – at the Quantum School for Young Students (QSYS), previsouly known as the Quantum Cryptography School for Young Students (QCSYS).

QSYS is a unique enrichment program for high school students that offers a blend of expert lectures, small group discussions, problem solving, and opportunities for mentoring and networking with world-leading quantum researchers. QSYS 2022 will take place over two weeks in July:

From July 11-15, QSYS Virtual will explore the fundamentals of quantum physics, quantum cryptography, and quantum computing through interactive lectures and group problem-solving.

From July 25-29, QSYS On-Campus will provide deeper dive into the hardware and experiments being used to explore the quantum frontier, including networking with researchers and hands-on lab activities.

Students may apply to both QSYS Virtual and QSYS On-Campus, or to QSYS Virtual only. If attending the On-Campus program, you must attend the virtual program as well. Up to 250 students will be accepted to QSYS Virtual, and up to 45 students will be invited to QSYS On-Campus.

You will:

  • see how the world works at the quantum level;

  • understand phenomenon like quantum superposition and entanglement;

  • learn how quantum technology will transform computing, imaging and cryptography; and

  • make international friendships.

Join hundreds of motivated students from around the world and meet some of the most renowned researchers the field has to offer.”

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