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On December 5th 2026, 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, 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).