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Capturing expert mental models of quantum sensing using concept maps
Capturing expert knowledge is a common approach in domains that are not yet well mapped out or lack an established body of canonical knowledge. As the need to develop the quantum information science and engineering (QISE) workforce grows, we need to equip students with necessary quantum technology competencies and skills. Quantum sensing receives far less focus in existing curricula compared to quantum computing and communication. There are no standard textbooks, structured curriculum, or established conceptual frameworks for understanding quantum sensing. To address this gap, curriculum developers can draw on the knowledge of experts actively working in the field. This paper presents a methodology for eliciting expert knowledge through semi-structured interviews with a concept mapping activity. We detail the process from participant recruitment to the analysis of the resulting concept maps. Through this approach, we were able to identify detailed mental models of experts on specific quantum sensing protocols. The insights gained from this work will directly inform the development of quantum sensing curriculum and this methodology will be useful for educators and curriculum designers.
Physics Education Research Conference 2025
Part of the PER Conference series Washington, DC: August 6-7, 2025 Pages 356-361
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<a href="https://www.per-central.org/items/detail.cfm?ID=17166">Pradeep, Namitha, and Benjamin Zwickl. "Capturing expert mental models of quantum sensing using concept maps." Paper presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2025, Washington, DC, August 6-7, 2025.</a>
N. Pradeep and B. Zwickl, , presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2025, Washington, DC, 2025, WWW Document, (https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=17166&DocID=6094).
N. Pradeep and B. Zwickl, Capturing expert mental models of quantum sensing using concept maps, presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2025, Washington, DC, 2025, <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=17166&DocID=6094>.
Pradeep, N., & Zwickl, B. (2025, August 6-7). Capturing expert mental models of quantum sensing using concept maps. Paper presented at Physics Education Research Conference 2025, Washington, DC. Retrieved December 12, 2025, from https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=17166&DocID=6094
Pradeep, Namitha, and Benjamin Zwickl. "Capturing expert mental models of quantum sensing using concept maps." Paper presented at the Physics Education Research Conference 2025, Washington, DC, August 6-7, 2025. https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=17166&DocID=6094 (accessed 12 December 2025).
Pradeep, Namitha, and Benjamin Zwickl. "Capturing expert mental models of quantum sensing using concept maps." Physics Education Research Conference 2025. Washington, DC: 2025. 356-361 of PER Conference. 12 Dec. 2025 <https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=17166&DocID=6094>.
@inproceedings{
Author = "Namitha Pradeep and Benjamin Zwickl",
Title = {Capturing expert mental models of quantum sensing using concept maps},
BookTitle = {Physics Education Research Conference 2025},
Pages = {356-361},
Address = {Washington, DC},
Series = {PER Conference},
Month = {August 6-7},
Year = {2025}
}
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