National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (UP NISMED) University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City Tentative: 3rd or 4th week of November 2026 — exact date to be confirmed
This one-day Quantum Computing Workshop, hosted at the National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (UP NISMED), gives science and mathematics educators a practical, grounded introduction to quantum computing and how it can be brought into the classroom.
The program begins with the foundations of quantum computing—including superposition, entanglement, tunneling, interference, and measurement—before progressing to computational complexity, quantum circuits and algorithms, and hands-on programming using Qiskit. Participants will gain practical experience building and running quantum circuits while developing an understanding of where quantum computers may offer advantages over classical approaches.
The day closes with a dedicated focus on quantum education for K–12, covering how to introduce quantum concepts to elementary and high school learners and drawing on international lessons from STEALM Academy’s classroom experience in Bulgaria.
Speakers
Ian Agulo, PhD
Professor of Physics, University of the Philippines Baguio · Head, Machine Intelligence and Neural Dynamics Laboratory (MIND Lab)
Ian Jasper A. Agulo is a Professor of Physics at the University of the Philippines Baguio and Head of its Machine Intelligence and Neural Dynamics Laboratory (MIND Lab). He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. His research applies machine learning and AI to materials science, weather prediction, smart cities, and cybersecurity.
Marc Jermaine Pontiveros
Senior Software Engineer, White Widget · Qiskit Advocate · MS Computer Science Candidate, University of the Philippines Diliman
Software engineer by profession and an MS Computer Science student at the University of the Philippines Diliman. In his free time, he is a Qiskit Advocate with interests in quantum computing and responsible quantum software development.
Elmer Peramo
Assistant Scientist, DOST · Director, Program Development, QCSP
Brings a wealth of experience in machine learning as an Assistant Scientist at DOST-ASTI, currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science at De La Salle University. Has managed AI-related projects spanning weather forecasting, agriculture, and healthcare.
Jeffrey Aborot
Supervising Science Research Specialist, DOST-ASTI · Director, Innovation, QCSP
Software engineer and researcher with DOST-ASTI's Computer Software and Artificial Intelligence groups, currently leading the Gul.ai Project's work on quantum computing and quantum circuit simulation in a high-performance computing environment.
Mirja Marie Tiongzon
Teacher, Department of Education (DepEd) · Member, QCSP
Filipino educator and teacher at the Department of Education (DepEd) since 2015, with a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education from the University of San Carlos and a Master of Education in Physics from the University of the Philippines. A member of QCSP, she works on its proposed quantum education program for elementary and high school students.
Dr. Mariana Filipova
Founder & CEO, STEALM Academy · Coordinator, QWomen at QWorld
Dr. Filipova is the Founder and CEO of STEALM Academy in Bulgaria and Coordinator of QWomen at QWorld. An educator and trainer, she brings quantum technology education to young learners and partners with QCSP to reach elementary and high school students. Her doctoral research focused on Earth and Space Quantum Communication Technologies in Sofia.
Program
| 8:00 AM | Registration and Welcome Coffee |
| 8:30 AM | Opening and Welcome Remarks Sheryl Lyn C. Monterola, Ph.D., Director, UP NISMED · Professor, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, University of the Philippines Diliman |
| 8:35 AM | Introduction to Quantum Computing (superposition, entanglement, tunneling, interference, measurement) An introduction to the fundamental principles that make quantum computing different from classical computing — superposition, entanglement, quantum tunneling, interference, and measurement. Ian Agulo, PhD |
| 9:35 AM | Question and Answer — Ian Agulo, PhD |
| 9:40 AM | Coffee Break |
| 9:55 AM | Complexity of Algorithms An overview of computational complexity and why quantum computing matters, comparing classical and quantum approaches and examining which types of problems are believed to benefit most from quantum computing. Elmer Peramo |
| 10:50 AM | Question and Answer — Elmer Peramo |
| 10:55 AM | Quantum Circuits and Algorithms An introduction to the quantum circuit model, how quantum information is manipulated using quantum gates, how circuits are constructed, and common algorithms such as Deutsch-Jozsa and Bernstein-Vazirani. Marc Pontiveros |
| 11:55 AM | Question and Answer — Marc Pontiveros |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch Break |
| 1:00 PM | Quantum Programming (Introduction to Qiskit) A hands-on introduction to programming quantum computers using Qiskit, IBM's open-source quantum computing framework — creating and simulating quantum circuits, running them on real quantum hardware, and interpreting results. Jeff Aborot |
| 1:45 PM | Lab: Quantum Programming — Jeff Aborot |
| 3:15 PM | Quantum Computing for Elementary and High School Foundational quantum concepts and quantum computing, explained at a level appropriate for young learners. Mirja Tiongzon |
| 3:55 PM | Teaching Quantum in K–12: Lessons from STEALM Academy in Bulgaria Classroom approaches, challenges, and lessons from STEALM Academy's experience bringing quantum science to young learners in Bulgaria. Mariana Filipova |
| 4:35 PM | Closing Remarks — Bobby Corpus, President, QCSP |
| 4:40 PM | End of Workshop |