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This is an announcement of David Gonzalez-Maldonado's MS Presentation<br class="">
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Candidate: David Gonzalez-Maldonado<br class="">
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Date: Tuesday, June 04, 2024<br class="">
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Time: 10 am CT<br class="">
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Location: JCL 298<br class="">
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Title: Quander: Student Conceptions of Quantum Concepts from a multi-game Quantum Gameworld<br class="">
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Abstract: Quantum Computing is unique amongst scientific disciplines in that its disruptive potential has been widely accepted yet the technology is still years away from mainstream practical applications. We are therefore presented with the unique opportunity
to define what it means to be a Quantum Computer Scientist in such a way that it does not suffer from the same representation issues that have proven to be so problematic in adjacent disciplines. Specifically, our goal is to introduce quantum computing concepts
to K-8 audiences so that they can build confidence and familiarity with it.<br class="">
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In this paper, we evaluate Quander a virtual game-world aimed at introducing quantum computing concepts to 10-13 y.o. students. We present evidence from focus groups of pieces of knowledge that demonstrate partial and full understandings of Quander's learning
goals related to the concepts of superposition, entanglement, probability, and quantum circuit construction as well as player data demonstrating how different game mechanics can facilitate the memorization of quantum circuit equivalencies.<br class="">
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Advisors: Diana Franklin<br class="">
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Committee Members: Diana Franklin, Ravi Chugh, and Barbara Ericson<br class="">
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