Getting Involved In High School?

[Glenn900]

Hi. This may not be the best place to ask this, but I have a friend who is very interested in quantum mechanics and is trying to learn a lot of it on his own (he's told me that he knows the equivalent of someone who has taken 6 months of a quantum physics 101 course). We're both freshman in high school, and he has been feeling like a slacker because I'm involved in tons of extra-curricular activities and doing some things on my own that interest me, but he can't find any way to get involved in what interests him. So I'm asking you folks if you know of any way for a high school student to get involved in an extra-curricular-like environment with quantum mechanics?

Thanks for your help!

 

[azntoon]

One possibility is to look for summer programs related to quantum mechanics. Many universities offer summer courses specifically designed for high school students, and these courses can provide a great introduction to the field. Additionally, there are several research programs and internships that are open to high school students and can provide an opportunity to explore quantum mechanics in greater depth. Finally, there are a variety of online resources available that can help your friend learn more about quantum mechanics in his own time.