Montana State University will celebrate its second World Quantum Day in the weeks surrounding April 14 by supplying Montana middle and high school teachers with free kits and downloadable resources to help students learn about quantum science.

World Quantum Day is an annual event to promote public awareness and understanding of quantum science and technology around the world. This year it is especially key, as 2025 has been designated the International Year of Quantum by UNESCO.

Quantum science and technologies have become a focus of MSU’s record-setting research programs. Current projects at MSU include the Applied Quantum CORE (QCORE) supported by the Air Force Research Lab, which will house equipment to test prototype quantum components in the extremely cold environments in which they operate, and a grant from the National Science Foundation’s Engines program for Montana to collaborate with Idaho and Wyoming to study key gaps in the national quantum supply chain.