Quantum Shorts Showcase

Join us for an exciting introduction to the future minds of quantum physics, featuring the winners of the 2025 Quantum Shorts Video Contest!

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Abstract shapes that represent quantum mechanics.

About the Contest
In celebration of World Quantum Day (April 14), the Harvard Quantum Initiative encouraged students to submit a short video explaining a quantum science topic of their choosing. The winners, invited to visit Harvard’s quantum research facilities, are sharing their entries at the Museum of Science, courtesy of the Museum's Centers for Public Science Learning.

About the Day
Screening of Winning Entries and Panel Discussion
Gordon Current Science & Technology Center, Blue Wing, Level 1
3:00 – 3:30 pm

Finalist Videos

Grey (Raleigh, NC): Quantum Tunneling
Peggy (Cary, NC): Bose-Einstein Condensates
Kalyani (Houston, TX): Band Structure
Azalea (New York City, NY): Quantum Key Distribution
James (Sydney, Australia): Spin

This in-person event is co-hosted by the International Year of Quantum Science & Technology (IYQ), IYQ Partners, and the Harvard Quantum Initiative.

Date and Time

Friday, August 29 | 3:00 – 3:30 pm

Audience

All Ages

Location

Gordon Current Science & Technology Center Stage View Map

Price

Included with Exhibit Halls admission

Language

English

Date and Time

Friday, August 29 | 3:00 – 3:30 pm

Audience

All Ages

Location

Gordon Current Science & Technology Center Stage View Map

Price

Included with Exhibit Halls admission

Language

English

About the Contest
In celebration of World Quantum Day (April 14), the Harvard Quantum Initiative encouraged students to submit a short video explaining a quantum science topic of their choosing. The winners, invited to visit Harvard’s quantum research facilities, are sharing their entries at the Museum of Science, courtesy of the Museum's Centers for Public Science Learning.

About the Day
Screening of Winning Entries and Panel Discussion
Gordon Current Science & Technology Center, Blue Wing, Level 1
3:00 – 3:30 pm

Finalist Videos

Grey (Raleigh, NC): Quantum Tunneling
Peggy (Cary, NC): Bose-Einstein Condensates
Kalyani (Houston, TX): Band Structure
Azalea (New York City, NY): Quantum Key Distribution
James (Sydney, Australia): Spin

This in-person event is co-hosted by the International Year of Quantum Science & Technology (IYQ), IYQ Partners, and the Harvard Quantum Initiative.