Female Student Participation

• First-Year and Third-Year Groups: Female students showed exceptional receptivity and engagement, particularly in the first-year group where they eagerly participated in discussions.
• Fifth-Year Group: A less pronounced participation from girls was observed, indicating a need for strategies to foster equitable participation.

Engagement and Learning

• The curriculum focused on qubits, superposition, and entanglement.
• All sessions highlighted the importance of making quantum computing understandable to non-experts.
• A notable increase in curiosity and understanding was observed across all groups.

Observations

• Some students had a basic understanding of classical vs. quantum mechanics but were new to quantum computing specifics.
• The lectures revealed different levels of initial skepticism, which gradually turned into keen interest as the sessions progressed.
• Senior students expressed a significant interest in career opportunities in physics, reflecting the importance of connecting students with professionals in the field.

Acknowledgments

Prof. Ana Mercedes Ocha (School Director)
Prof. Ana Pacheco (Sub-Director)
Prof. Blanca Valderrama (Coordinator)
Prof. Maryit Flores (Coordinator of the Department of Basic, Middle and Diversified Education)
Cecilia Anis (Secretary of the Evaluation Department)
Prof. Edalis Martinez Saavedra (Math Professor)
Prof. Rubén Briceño (Physics and Mathematics Teacher)
Prof. Nérida Jiménez (Professor of Chemistry)
Dr. Zulay Perdomo (Physician)