Non-technical abstract: This project aims to identify factors that affect magnetic properties of non-crystalline solid-state materials that they can be used for future microelectronics, including neuromorphic computing. The short-range order of disordered atoms of magnetic metals and non-magnetic semiconductors has a profound impact on, e.g., the onset of magnetism and resistivity that govern the functionality of the magnetic films. The arrangement and orientation of atoms is influenced by the synthesis and can be modified afterwards by strain and curvature. This research, exploring the potential of such a new means of manipulation, is integrated with education efforts, which aim to combine mentoring, evidence-based teaching, and outreach with research to stimulate interest in science and science-driven art creation. This includes: (1) an outreach program at the nexus of physics and art that uses visualization to engage high school juniors and seniors in fundamental physics; (2) a new advanced characterization graduate course to address real-world problems; and (3) research and mentorship opportunities for high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students. These efforts revolve around the hypothesis that visualizing science and physical mechanisms fosters curiosity of diverse students (from high school through graduate school) and facilitates knowledge and innovation. Technical abstract: Advancing our limited understanding of amorphous quantum materials–an emerging