To answer the most intricate questions about nature, we need a computer to simulate nature down to the very atoms themselves. Quantum computers offer a way to use the very building blocks of the world around us to solve problems about that world. From modeling molecules to simulating complex weather patterns, quantum computers will be able to solve a whole range of problems much faster than a normal computer.
Get ready to discover the field of quantum computing in this fun and engaging coloring book! Through 24 bold, hand-drawn illustrations, explore the fundamental ideas of quantum computing, see different ways quantum computers are made, and meet scientists actively studying and building quantum computers.
Drawn to Discovery is an educational coloring book series intended for anyone, middle school and older, to discover niche science topics through coloring hand-drawn illustrations.
Gardill, Aedan: - Aedan is an artist and physicist in Madison, Wisconsin, exploring ways to combine both science and art together. Aside from scientific coloring book illustrations, his portfolio includes interactive portraits made of polarized filters of the (at the time) four women Physics Nobel laureates, oil paintings celebrating Black women innovators from the turn of the 20th century, and hands-on art and science outreach kits for elementary schools. Aedan received a B.A. in Studio Art and Physics at Lawrence University and a Ph.D. in Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he researched quantum sensing with solid-state defects. At his day job, he applies the physics skills he learned in graduate school in product development at a scientific equipment company. Apart from making art, Aedan enjoys gardening and reading fantasy novels. Visit Aedan online at www.aedangardill.com, or on social media @AedansArchive.
Parker, Sarah: - As the Hybrid Quantum Architectures and Networks (HQAN) Outreach Program Manager at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Sarah Parker provides quantum science outreach to students and teachers in Wisconsin and Illinois. With programs such as Wonders of Quantum Physics and TeachQuantum, she assists educators in implementing quantum science into their curriculum. She is particularly interested in inspiring people from all backgrounds to pursue a career in STEAM, supporting early-career scientists at the collegiate level and beyond to have continued success, and increasing accessibility in physics. Sarah received her B.S. in Physics from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and M.S. in Physics from the University of Missouri. She joined the Madison physics department in 2023 after many years of working in planetariums doing physics and astronomy outreach. Apart from doing science outreach, Sarah spends her free time playing board games, video games, and crafting. Visit Sarah online at www.sarahparkerastro.com, or on social media at @ScientistSarah.
