Science on Stage is the European network for STEM teachers focusing on the exchange of best practice teaching ideas. One of its activities is bringing highly relevant topics and new technologies to the classroom by developing teaching materials from teachers for teachers.

Science on Stage is happy to inform you that it will start a new project with the topic “Quantum Computing in STEM Education”. 20 secondary teachers can take part and they will work on the topic for around two years from 2024 to 2026.

In the project, teachers first take part in a teacher training about quantum computing and then develop and test teaching materials with the following goals:

• usable directly in physics, mathematics and/or computer science classes by teachers with little previous experience;
• get students excited about the topic of quantum computing and show career opportunities in this area;
• knowledge transfer of the underlying, fundamental quantum mechanical concepts;
• promote analytical and critical thinking, teamwork and problem-solving skills;
• clarify the relevance of this technology for the future.

Application process:

20 secondary teachers can take part and work in international teams for about 2 years. Please note that attendance at two two-day meetings in early 2024 (either 26-28 January or 16-18 February) and spring 2025 is mandatory. The project is organised by Science on Stage Germany and supported by the Wilhelm and Else Heraeus Foundation. All travel and accommodation costs as well as food will be covered.

You can download the application form. As the number of participants is limited to 20, the time of receipt of the application will also be taken into account.

More information at www.science-on-stage.eu/project/quantum-computing

Interested teachers will note that the working language is English and that they need good language skills for this project.