{"id":491,"date":"2026-01-21T18:55:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T23:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/iacr\/?page_id=491"},"modified":"2026-10-12T11:10:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T15:10:51","slug":"summer-camp-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/iacr\/summer-camp-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"AI and Quantum Computing Summer Camp 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Archive note:<\/strong> The June 22\u201325, 2026 camp has concluded. This page preserves its program information.<\/p>\n\n\n&nbsp;\n\nWelcome to the AI and Quantum computing Summer Camp 2026! The camp was hosted by the Department of Physics and the URI AI lab, Institute for Artificial Intelligence &amp; Computational Research (IACR). Together, participants explored the world of Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence. The camp was funded by a grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology. \n\n&nbsp;\n\n<section id=\"details\">\n<h2>About the Camp<\/h2>\nThis summer camp introduces students to foundational concepts in AI and quantum computing through guided activities, demos,\nand discussions led by URI faculty and students.\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Dates:<\/strong> Monday, June 22 \u2013 Thursday, June 25, 2026<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 9:00 AM &#8211; 3:00 PM<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> The Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering, Kingston Campus, University of Rhode Island<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Audience:<\/strong> Local high school students<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Format:<\/strong> Workshops + interactive sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n<hr>\n\n<section>\n<h2>Camp Activities<\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-537 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/iacr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2282\/DSCF0799-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Students participating in a URI AI and quantum summer camp activity\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/iacr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2282\/DSCF0799-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/iacr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2282\/DSCF0799-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/iacr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2282\/DSCF0799-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/iacr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2282\/DSCF0799-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/iacr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2282\/DSCF0799-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/iacr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2282\/DSCF0799-364x273.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/iacr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2282\/DSCF0799-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/iacr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2282\/DSCF0799-1000x750.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/iacr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2282\/DSCF0799-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/iacr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2282\/DSCF0799-2000x1500.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/iacr\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2282\/DSCF0799-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Build and train simple neural networks using Scratch and Python<\/li>\n \t<li>Explore quantum algorithms and their potential applications in AI<\/li>\n \t<li>Participate in hands-on coding sessions and group projects<\/li>\n \t<li>Engage with URI faculty and students working in AI and quantum computing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n<hr>\n\n<section id=\"register\"><h2>Registration Closed<\/h2><p>Registration for the 2026 camp closed on June 1, 2026. The camp was free of charge and had a capacity of 30 students.<\/p><p>For questions about future camps, contact <a href=\"mailto:indrani_mandal@uri.edu\">Indrani Mandal<\/a>.<\/p><\/section>\n\n<hr>\n\n<aside>\n<h2>Quick Facts<\/h2>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Faculty Coordinators: Prof. Leonard Kahn and Prof. Indrani Mandal<\/li>\n \t<li>Hosting Departments: The Department of Physics and the URI AI lab, Institute for Artificial Intelligence &amp; Computational Research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n\n<hr>\n\n          <section>\n            <h2>Meet Your Coordinators<\/h2>\n            <p>Follow the links to meet your coordinators and contact them with any questions!<\/p>\n\n            <ul>\n                <li>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cs\/meet\/indrani-mandal\/\">Prof. Indrani Mandal (IACR)<\/a>\n                <ul>\n                    <li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\">\n                    <a href=\"mailto:indrani_mandal@uri.edu\">indrani_mandal@uri.edu<\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n                <\/li>\n\n                <li>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/physics\/meet\/leonard-m-kahn\/\">Prof. Leonard Kahn (Dept. of Physics)<\/a>\n                <ul>\n                    <li style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\">\n                    <a href=\"mailto:lenkahn@uri.edu\">lenkahn@uri.edu<\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n                <\/li>\n\n                <li>Patrick Sullivan &#8211; Undergrad Communications Director (IACR)<\/li>\n                <ul>\n                    <li>\n                    <a href=\"mailto:patrick.sullivan@uri.edu\">patrick.sullivan@uri.edu<\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n             <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n         <\/section>\n<hr>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Archive note: The June 22\u201325, 2026 camp has concluded. 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