Quantum in Montana - What Do You Need to Know and Why Should You Care?

Maybe you’ve heard the word quantum but have no idea what it means in the context of Montana’s growing industry. Then this presentation is for you! Quantum has the capacity to change everything around us – a revolution similar to the arrival of the World Wide Web or the invention of the radio and television, and this may be the biggest growing industry in Montana you know nothing about. We will share an overview of quantum science and technologies with key concepts for learning, as well as some ready-to-go activities that you can take home and use with your students to educate and interest them in the many careers Quantum offers.

Suzi Taylor

Suzi Taylor is director of the Science Math Resource Center in the MSU Department of Education. She has a long history in outreach at MSU, including partnering with faculty on programs funded by NASA, USDA, and the National Science Foundation. Suzi is co-leader of the Montana Girls STEM Collaborative and serves as executive director of the Montana Science Teachers Association. She is also club advisor for MSU’s Aspiring Educators student chapter.