1. Quantum Spin-Off
Dr. Laura Tamassia
UC Leuven-Limburg, Belgium
2nd Scientix conference, October 25th, 2014
Quantum Spin-Off project is funded by the European Commission. This communication reflects the views of the author,
and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained herein.
2. What is ?
EU LLP-Comenius project in BE, EE, GR, CH
Linking schools to high-tech research
and entrepreneurship
Target:
last 2 years secondary school
general - technical
4. Why ?
High-tech research and entrepreneurship
strongly present in Europe
Our drive:
The school should create space and time
for young people
to become interested in the world around them
Science E-DUCATION
6. How?
• Every class coupled to a researcher
• Scientific paper
• Quantum physics, experiments
• Visit research lab and (spinoff) company
• Basics of entrepreneurship (business model canvas)
• Students think socially useful and responsible
application or service (‘start’ spinoff)
• Contest: Quantum Spin-Off Prize
7. Role of the teacher in
Absolutely crucial!!!
• Researcher meets students ‘only’ 4 times
• Most of the work in the classroom with teacher
(quantum physics, brainstorming, preparing the
talk, discussing the experience... )
Teaching, stimulating, coaching, supporting, ...
8. Examples of topics
• STM/AFM
• Organic solar panels
• Foldable electronics
• Graphene
• CT-scan, MRI
• Li-ion batteries
• Infrared cameras
• Quantum optics ...
According to the LOCAL nanolab and researcher
9. Pedagogical choices
Authentic material and people:
scientific papers, interaction with researcher…
“It’s too difficult!”
In this project:
Maximize the exposure, the experience.
They will surprise you!!!
15. FOR YOU
1. Learning material
2. Summer school
3. National teacher training
16. Learning material
Learning stations available on Scientix portal
- I-V quantum physics
- VI-X bridge with technology
- business model canvas
(entrepreneurship)
- teacher guidelines, appendix
Upcoming: hands-on experiments
17. Summer school 2015
5 quantum days
in Greece
In July or August
EU-funding possible for teachers!
Keep an eye on: http://www.quantumspinoff.eu/
19. Thank you!
www.quantumspinoff.eu
Quantum Spin-Off project is funded by the European Commission. This communication reflects the views of the author,
and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained herein.