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On April 23rd 2026, QuanXR team organized the MolQ Day for high school teachers. Nine high school teachers participated in the day-long workshop, including hands-on experiments on photon upconversion. The workshop was supported by the grant through CT Space Grant Consortium (CTGC).

On April 25th 2026, QuanXR team organized the MolQ Day for high school students. 25 high school students participated in the day-long workshop, including hands-on experiments on the synthesis and characterization of perovskites-based quantum dots. The workshop was partially supported by the grant through CT Space Grant Consortium (CTGC).

Congratulations to Prof. Ting Zhou on the QuanXR website receiving a 26th Annual GDUSA Digital Design Award. Presented by Graphic Design USA, this award honors the power of design to enhance online and interactive experiences across categories such as websites, apps, video, publications, and interface design. This recognition highlights QuanXR’s creative and innovative approach to science education.

At the College Art Association (CAA) conference in Chicago, Prof. Ting Zhou presented “QuanXR: Designing Immersive Learning for Quantum Phenomena” as part of the session “The Value of Play in the Creative Process.” The presentation showcased the project’s interdisciplinary collaboration and its use of visual communication design and VR technology to support science education. During the conference, she was also elected as the incoming Chair of the Design Committee.

On December 5th 2025, QuanXR team participated in the STEM Career Showcase at Connecticut Science Center. Graduate student Charlotte Fuqua, undergraduate students and Lillian Smith and Ashly Gasior, under the guidance of Prof. Mani, presented hands-on demonstrations featuring quantum dots and photon upconversion. Some materials were developed through the QuanXR project, a collaborative initiative between Profs. Mani and Zhao (Chemistry) and Prof. Zhou (Digital Media & Design).

On April 14th 2025, UConn Chemistry participated in the World Quantum Day exhibition at the Connecticut Science Center. Undergraduate students Rilee Martzloff, Isabella Bruzzese, and Lillian Smith, under the guidance of Prof. Cady, presented hands-on demonstrations featuring quantum dots, photon upconversion, and light polarization. Some materials were developed through the QuanXR project, a collaborative initiative between Profs. Mani and Zhao (Chemistry) and Prof. Zhou (Digital Media & Design).

On April 14th, UConn Chemistry participated in the World Quantum Day exhibition at the Connecticut Science Center. Undergraduate students Rilee Martzloff, Isabella Bruzzese, and Lillian Smith, under the guidance of Prof. Cady, presented hands-on demo
On April 14th, UConn Chemistry participated in the World Quantum Day exhibition at the Connecticut Science Center. Undergraduate students Rilee Martzloff, Isabella Bruzzese, and Lillian Smith, under the guidance of Prof. Cady, presented hands-on demo
On April 14th, UConn Chemistry participated in the World Quantum Day exhibition at the Connecticut Science Center. Undergraduate students Rilee Martzloff, Isabella Bruzzese, and Lillian Smith, under the guidance of Prof. Cady, presented hands-on demo
On April 14th, UConn Chemistry participated in the World Quantum Day exhibition at the Connecticut Science Center. Undergraduate students Rilee Martzloff, Isabella Bruzzese, and Lillian Smith, under the guidance of Prof. Cady, presented hands-on demo
On April 14th, UConn Chemistry participated in the World Quantum Day exhibition at the Connecticut Science Center. Undergraduate students Rilee Martzloff, Isabella Bruzzese, and Lillian Smith, under the guidance of Prof. Cady, presented hands-on demo
On April 14th, UConn Chemistry participated in the World Quantum Day exhibition at the Connecticut Science Center. Undergraduate students Rilee Martzloff, Isabella Bruzzese, and Lillian Smith, under the guidance of Prof. Cady, presented hands-on demo