Participating Schools
- UConn School of Business
- UConn Law
- UConn School of Public Policy
- Quinnipiac University
- Southern Connecticut State University
- University of Hartford
- University of New Haven
- Yale University
- More to come!
Help us bring Quantum UP! to your school!
1. Help us to lead a student outreach campaign at the start of the fall semester
2. Collect & review applications and form student teams (five students per team)
3. Host an in-person, or watch-party of a live stream during the weeks of September 17 – October 8
4. Provide on-site assistance to participating teams, and help facilitate transportation (if necessary) to the Final Presentations on November 1, 2024
5. Celebrate and recognize student participation and success!
Benefits of Participation
Exclusive Learning Opportunities
- Quantum technologies represent the next frontier of innovation and new capabilities in finance, insurance, healthcare, and engineering.
- Use this as an opportunity to develop fundamental skills in an area that will create new jobs, and change the way that business and society operates.
- Develop skills that will make you a valuable addition to the ‘tech’ workforce without a STEM degree.
Beef Up your Resume
- Participation in this event provides a tangible example of initiative, and uncommon skills that will set you apart from other candidates in application pools.
- Discuss insights gained and problem-solving skills used to complete the challenge in future interviews.
Connect & Network with Future Employers
- Challenges will be issued, coached and judged by some of Connecticut’s and the nation’s most forward-thinking employers. Use this opportunity to make yourself and your skills knows, and learn about their workforce priorities.