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Building Europe's quantum technology education community
Simon Goorney1,2,3, Eleni Karydi1,2,3, Jacob Sherson1,2,3
1Department of Management, School of Business and Social Science, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark.
EPJ Quantum Technology
|May 29, 2025
Summary
This study explores Quantum Technology education (QTEdu) development in Europe using activity theory. It analyzes 11 pilot projects, revealing community structures and interactions that foster growth in STEM education.
Area of Science:
- STEM Education
- Quantum Technology
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Quantum Technology education (QTEdu) is a developing field in Europe.
- The QTEdu CSA project aims to unite stakeholders in QTEdu.
- Understanding community dynamics is crucial for QTEdu advancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the development of European Quantum Technology education.
- To apply activity theory (AT) to model the QTEdu CSA community.
- To examine community structure and interactions contributing to QTEdu growth.
Main Methods:
- Utilized activity theory (AT) framework.
- Modeled 11 pilot projects within the QTEdu CSA as activities.
- Analyzed data from 402 online profiles, 33 reports, and 13 interviews.
Main Results:
- Identified community elements and interactions using AT concepts like contradiction and expansive learning.
- Examined the structure of the QTEdu CSA community.
- Provided insights into factors driving QTEdu development.
Conclusions:
- Activity theory offers a practical framework for modeling communities in STEM education.
- The study demonstrates AT's utility in understanding community-based transformations.
- Findings can inform future research on QTEdu and STEM education.
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