Plenary Student Session: Engaging the Next Generation of Quantum
eFor the first time ever, graduate and undergraduate students participated in-person at a QED-C plenary meeting, held at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL on April 20. Seventeen enthusiastic students, all from universities in the region
Enjoyed “speed mentoring” to gather insights from professionals in quantum careers
Practiced communicating science research to non-scientists
Presented their research to plenary attendees at a poster session during the event’s reception
The poster session was juried with judges from the technical and professional participants at the meeting. The judges commended all the participants and named four winners:
Graduate students:
Shankar G. Menon/University of Chicago, 2025 – “Integrating Atom Array with Photonic Chip for Programmable Quantum Networking"
Preetham Tikireddi/University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2024 - “Understanding Security Risks on Multi-Tenant Quantum Computers
Zeynap G. Akdemir/Purdue University, 2024 - “Quantum-Enhanced Curriculum for Middle School Students”
Six student researchers smile for the camera as they get ready to present their posters.
Announcements
The first plenary meeting of 2024 featured illuminating talks and panels, a live Quantum Marketplace and special sessions designed for quantum students in the area.
World Quantum Day is coming on April 14 – what are you and your company doing to celebrate? Share your photos, videos and stories on LinkedIn and be sure to include #worldquantumday.
Take advantage of the 20% QED-C discount for members to register for Quantum.Tech USA, plus a 10% discount on exhibit booths. April 24-26 in Washington, D.C.
Don't miss the next QED-C plenary meeting, June 26-27, in Montreal in Quebec, Canada, our first plenary meeting outside the U.S.! Registration to attend is now live, we encourage our members to join us and enjoy a lively meeting and take advantage of the culturally rich city of Montreal. Our major focus will be on the national strategies of countries and regions, plus sessions on the latest innovations in quantum sensing. More details to come soon!
Quebec is an industry hub for several technologies that support the quantum industry and boasts a quantum communication testbed to support quantum tech companies in Montreal, Quebec City and the DistriQ Quantum Innovation Hub in Sherbrooke.
Members unable to attend in person will be able to register for virtual attendance.
April 18 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm ET Student Event | Virtual
Another opportunity for students interested in a quantum career. Sign up to be paired with a mentor for a half-hour conversation to help guide your career goals.
If you have recently joined QED-C or if your organization has been a member but you are looking to learn more about how to get involved, this is for you. Attenda new member orientation to maximize your membership.
Organized by the Sensing subcommittees of the Use Cases TAC and Standards TAC, technology experts and end-users will explore how quantum sensing could elevate synchronization and navigation in GPS-denied or unreliable areas at this 2-day virtual workshop focused on position, navigation, and timing (PNT).
Use Cases Workshop: Quantum Sensing for Biomedical Applications
June 17 & 18 In-Person Event | Invite Only
The Sensing subcommittee of the Use Cases TAC has joined with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct a study on Quantum Sensing for Biomedical Applications. This 2-day, in-person workshop brings together quantum technology experts, biomedical researchers, clinicians, and experts from the biotech field to facilitate and accelerate cross-sector knowledge sharing. Insights will inform recommendations on areas for future research and development investment as well as ways to increase quantum technology adoption in the biomedical industry.
Trade Programs Supporting U.S. and non-U.S. Companies
QED-C members learned the ins and outs of trade from a panel with representatives from the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the International Trade Administration.
De-entangling: Communicating Quantum to Policy Makers and Other Non-Physicists
Panelists from Infleqtion, University of Chicago and Chicago Quantum Exchange discussed the importance of science communication, overcoming roadblocks and suggestions on achieving clear communication.
Members of the Standards TAC’s Computing subcommittee followed their recent release of the “Quantum Tortoise and Classical Hare” paper with a demo of the Quantum Economic Advantage calculator to get direct feedback from the TAC on the viability and utility of this approach. Discussion led by Neil Thompson of MIT.
DARPA’s Defense Sciences Office (DSO) seeks innovative research concepts to answer the question: How can engineered light-matter coupling be used to control or enhance quantum materials by harnessing vacuum effects or external drives?
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