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The future is quantum. And it's yours.
No physics degree needed. Explore mind-bending ideas, play with qubits, earn rewards, and discover why Chicago is building a quantum future.
Ages 14–19 · Beginner friendly · Learn at your own pace
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✦ Your future starts hereWhy Quantum Chicago?
Big ideas. Small steps.
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Play to learn
Quizzes, points, and a hands-on qubit experiment.
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Find your Chicago connection
Meet local quantum institutions and explore career pathways.
Your journey begins here
Explore the first lessons and build confidence one concept at a time.
Your learning path
Quantum Academy
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Interactive quantum lab
Meet your first qubit
Try three quantum gates and see how they change the probabilities of measuring a qubit. This is an ideal, simplified single-qubit simulator.
Quantum state
Your qubit starts in |0⟩.
Ready to measure
Try this: Reset, apply H, then measure repeatedly after resetting and applying H each time. You'll see 0 and 1 appear about equally often. Apply H twice without measuring and the qubit returns to |0⟩. The Z gate changes phase, which affects later interference but not immediate 0/1 probabilities.
Made for Chicago
Quantum is closer than you think
Chicago-area researchers and organizations are helping advance quantum science. Explore places, projects, and pathways.
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University of Chicago
A major center for quantum research, education, and collaboration.
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Chicago Quantum Exchange
A regional collaboration connecting quantum researchers, industry, and educators.
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Argonne National Laboratory
A national laboratory near Chicago working on quantum information science and technology.
Learn about Argonne ↗Which quantum career fits you?
Quantum technology needs more than physicists. Explore roles that combine different strengths.
💻 Quantum software developer
Build software, algorithms, and tools for quantum systems.
Coding + problem-solving🧪 Quantum researcher
Study the science behind quantum devices and new applications.
Physics + mathematics🛠️ Quantum technician
Support laboratory equipment, fabrication, and testing.
Hands-on engineeringExplore trusted resources
IBM Quantum Learning
Quantum computing lessons and learning materials.
National Science Foundation
Science education, research, and opportunities.
Chicago Quantum Exchange
Local quantum research news and education opportunities.
For educators
Bring quantum into your classroom
Use beginner lessons, class discussion prompts, and hands-on demonstrations. No prior quantum background required.
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15-minute mini-lesson
Introduce bits and qubits, then let students complete lesson 1 and discuss what surprised them.
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Hands-on experiment
Have students predict measurement outcomes, apply an H gate, and compare repeated results.
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Chicago career discussion
Ask students to find one local quantum institution and identify a career they might pursue.
Suggested classroom sequence
Session 1: Bits, qubits, and measurement (20 minutes)
Session 2: Superposition and the qubit lab (25 minutes)
Session 3: Entanglement and quantum applications (25 minutes)
Session 4: Chicago quantum careers and student reflections (30 minutes)
Prototype educator view: individual student records, classroom rosters, and assignment reporting are not yet implemented. No student personal data is collected by this demo.