Free learning modules and weekly giveaways aim to make quantum accessible for learners
Chattanooga, Tenn. (April 14, 2026) — The Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative (CQC) is inviting the public to take part in a six-week celebration of World Quantum Day by exploring free, accessible learning modules designed to demystify quantum science and its growing real-world impact.
Recognized globally on April 14, World Quantum Day (4/14) is inspired by Planck’s constant, a fundamental number that reflects how energy behaves at the smallest scales and helped launch the field of quantum mechanics.
Beginning April 14 and running through May 31, CQC invites people of all backgrounds to learn something new about quantum science through its online Learning Center. Participants who complete a short form reflecting on what they explored will be entered into weekly drawings for $100 Visa gift cards.
Now in its fourth year in the Chattanooga/Hamilton County area, the initiative has engaged thousands of participants annually, with between 1,500 and 2,000 people taking part each year.
“Quantum can feel intimidating at first, but it doesn’t have to be,” said Charlie Brock, CEO of CQC. “This is an open invitation for anyone—students, educators, business leaders, or just curious people—to spend a few minutes or a few hours learning something new. The goal is simply to make quantum more understandable and more accessible.”
CQC’s Learning Center includes a mix of short videos, interactive content and classroom-ready modules for educators. Some modules can be explored in just a few minutes, while others offer deeper context for those who want to spend more time. The content was developed by partners including the Public Education Foundation, the Enterprise Center and the Chicago Quantum Exchange.
As quantum technologies continue to advance in areas including computing, sensing and secure communications, CQC sees early awareness and understanding as critical to preparing the region’s workforce and economy.
“Quantum is moving from theory to application,” Brock added. “Helping people build even a basic understanding today puts them in a much better position to engage with what’s coming next.”
To explore the modules and enter the weekly drawings, visit:
www.chattanoogaquantum.com.
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About the Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative (CQC)
The Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative (CQC) is a nonprofit organization working to advance a growing quantum ecosystem in Chattanooga, Hamilton County and beyond. CQC serves as connective tissue among industry, academia, government, and research partners—helping align efforts, translate emerging technologies, and activate real-world applications of quantum.
By focusing on workforce readiness, economic opportunity, and practical deployment, CQC is working to help translate early investments in quantum infrastructure into meaningful outcomes for the region’s people, businesses, and communities.
For more information, visit www.ChattanoogaQuantum.com.
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