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<div class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(33, 33, 33); color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;" class="">This is an announcement of </span><span class="outlook-search-highlight" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(7, 7, 6);"><span class="outlook-search-highlight">David</span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(33, 33, 33); color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;" class=""> </span><span class="outlook-search-highlight" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(7, 7, 6);"><span class="outlook-search-highlight">Gonzalez</span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(33, 33, 33); color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;" class="">-Maldonado's
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(33, 33, 33); color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;" class="">Candidate: </span><span class="outlook-search-highlight" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(7, 7, 6);"><span class="outlook-search-highlight">David</span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(33, 33, 33); color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;" class=""> </span><span class="outlook-search-highlight" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(7, 7, 6);"><span class="outlook-search-highlight">Gonzalez</span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(33, 33, 33); color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;" class="">-Maldonado</span><br class="" style="caret-color: rgb(33, 33, 33); color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;">
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(33, 33, 33); color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;" class="">Date: Tuesday, June 04, 2024</span><br class="" style="caret-color: rgb(33, 33, 33); color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;">
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(33, 33, 33); color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;" class="">Time: 10 am CT</span><br class="" style="caret-color: rgb(33, 33, 33); color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;">
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(33, 33, 33); color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;" class="">Location: JCL 298</span><br class="" style="caret-color: rgb(33, 33, 33); color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;">
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(33, 33, 33); color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;" class="">Title: Quander: Student Conceptions of Quantum Concepts from a multi-game Quantum Gameworld</span><br class="" style="caret-color: rgb(33, 33, 33); color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;">
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(33, 33, 33); color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;" class="">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.</span><br class="" style="caret-color: rgb(33, 33, 33); color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;">
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(33, 33, 33); color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;" class="">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.</span><br class="" style="caret-color: rgb(33, 33, 33); color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;">
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(33, 33, 33); color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;" class="">Advisors: Diana Franklin</span><br class="" style="caret-color: rgb(33, 33, 33); color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;">
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<span style="caret-color: rgb(33, 33, 33); color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;" class="">Committee Members: Diana Franklin, Ravi Chugh, and Barbara Ericson</span><br class="" style="caret-color: rgb(33, 33, 33); color: rgb(33, 33, 33); font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px;">
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