Undergraduate Quantum Summer School
Aug 14 and 15, 2024
Schedule:
| August 14 | |
| 8:30-9:00 |
Prof. Mahdi Hosseini, Northwestern University
|
| 9:00-10:00 |
Prof. Erica Carlson, Purdue University
|
| 10:00-11:00 |
Prof. Prem Kumar, Northwestern University
|
| 11:00-11:15 |
Coffee Break
|
| 11:15-12:15 |
Prof. Virginia Lorenz, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
|
| 12:15 – 1:30 | Lunch |
| 1:30 – 2:30 | Dr. Nicholas Peters, Oak Ridge National Laboratories |
| 2:30 – 3:30 | Prof. Mark Friesen, University of Wisconsin- Madison |
| 3:30-4:00 | Break |
| 4:00 – 5:00 | Panel Discussion and Q&A with Speakers |
| 5:00 – | Poster and Networking session + food |
| August 15 | |
| 9:00-10:00 | Prof. Jens Koch, Northwestern University |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | Prof. Kate Smith, Northwestern University |
| 11:00-11:15 | Break |
| 11:15 –1:00 | Quantum Game Club hands-on quantum programming session. |
| 1:00 – 2:00 | Lunch |
| 2:00 – 3:00 | Mariia Mykhailova, Microsoft |
| 3:00-3:15 | Closing Remark |
| 3:15 | Program Ends |
Location:
Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center (map)
2133 Sheridan Road
ITW Auditorium Rm 1350
Evanston, IL 60208
Lodging for selected student attendees: Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston
What to expect:
The IQ-PARC project, funded by the Defense Department’s National Defense Education Program, is extending an invitation to underrepresented students from Illinois and nationwide to participate in a workshop focused on Quantum technologies, to be held at Northwestern University. Recognizing the importance of diversity in the advancement of these critical technological fields, the project aims to foster an inclusive environment that encourages participation from all corners of the academic community. Successful applicants will receive a stipend of $1,000, in reimbursement, to cover travel and lodging expenses in Evanston, IL, ensuring that financial barriers do not hinder the opportunity to engage in this transformative educational experience.There will be presentations by faculty and industry partners introducing quantum technologies, cutting-edge research areas, and related job opportunities particularly in the areas of national security.
Registration:
- Registration closed on July 21st, 2024.