From elizabeth.baldridge at wisc.edu Thu Dec 1 13:28:19 2022 From: elizabeth.baldridge at wisc.edu (ELIZABETH M BALDRIDGE) Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2022 19:28:19 +0000 Subject: [mspqc] RESPONSE REQUESTED: Share your Interest in Participating in a Special Physics Student Research Colloquium (3/31/2023) Message-ID: Dear UW Physics Graduate Students: The Department of Physics and PGSC is organizing a special research colloquium on Friday, 03/31/2023 featuring talks from UW-Physics graduate students that showcase the phenomenal and exciting research of students happening throughout the department. The talks will be of introductory physics level and open to all. The vision for this event is threefold: 1. Provide a space for graduate students to share with and hear from their peers about their diverse research and interests in the UW Dept. of Physics 2. Introduce undergraduate students in Physics to the possibilities of graduate research in Physics 3. Contribute to a culture of sharing and community building across the Dept. of Physics-this includes graduate students, undergraduate students, faculty, and staff The talk can be in the form of a presentation or a poster. Each talk will be of ~15 mins with an additional 5-10 mins for questions. Talks from all areas of research in physics are encouraged. The idea is to share your research work and experience with your graduate peers and undergraduate physics majors with the goal of sharing information and raising awareness and interest in physics research. Guidance on structure of the talk: * Title and Introduction * What is your research/experiment? * Significance of the research work * Methodology used and potential impacts of your project/work * You could also include a slide on work culture/environment in your group * Since this is for undergrad audience in addition to a grad-student audience, please consider how to explain specific technical terms to a diverse population * Including visuals/graphics can be helpful We also plan to have a Q&A panel discussion to talk about graduate school with topics ranging from coursework to starting research in a group. This can be a good opportunity to share your grad school experience with undergraduate students and help them as they consider next steps in their educational or career path. Please complete the following survey so we can gauge interest in participation to better plan for this event. If you respond that you are interested in participating or attending, we will make sure to include you on future communication as we continue the planning process. Please complete the survey by Sunday, December 18, 2022 @ 11:59 PM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCslIRaRr-PdZn4eMGWtLxmCfSeh3gGAIB0byhdn964_c4pQ/viewform?usp=sf_link We would love to hear about your research! Please reach out to elizabeth.baldridge at wisc.edu with questions about this event. Kind Regards, Elizabeth Hart-Baldridge, M.S. Ed. Graduate Program Manager Master of Science in Physics-Quantum Computing Program Department of Physics University of Wisconsin-Madison Elizabeth.baldridge at wisc.edu (608)263-2235 Need to meet with me? Schedule a meeting here: https://calendly.com/elizabeth-baldridge/30min-1 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From physgrad at physics.wisc.edu Fri Dec 2 16:42:01 2022 From: physgrad at physics.wisc.edu (Grad Student Coordinator) Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2022 22:42:01 +0000 Subject: [mspqc] MSPQC Newsletter: December 2, 2022 In-Reply-To: <2c563d1c3112486087995de6d987a630@1427524768> References: <2c563d1c3112486087995de6d987a630@1427524768> Message-ID: Trouble viewing this email? View it on the web. [Image removed by sender.] December 2, 2022 What's New? The Department of Physics and PGSC are holding a special research colloquium on March 31, 2023 This special student research colloquium will feature talks from UW-Physics graduate students that showcase the phenomenal and exciting research of students happening throughout the department. The talks will be of introductory physics level and open to all. The vision for this event is threefold: ? Provide a space for graduate students to share with and hear from their peers about their diverse research and interests in the UW Dept. of Physics ? Introduce undergraduate students in Physics to the possibilities of graduate research in Physics ? Contribute to a culture of sharing and community building across the Dept. of Physics?this includes graduate students, undergraduate students, faculty, and staff The talk can be in the form of a presentation or a poster. Each talk will be of ~15 mins with an additional 5-10 mins for questions. Talks from all areas of research in physics are encouraged. The idea is to share your research work and experience with your graduate peers and undergraduate physics majors with the goal of sharing information and raising awareness and interest in physics research. Guidance on structure of the talk: ? Title and Introduction ? What is your research/experiment? ? Significance of the research work ? Methodology used and potential impacts of your project/work ? You could also include a slide on work culture/environment in your group ? Since this is for undergrad audience in addition to a grad-student audience, please consider how to explain specific technical terms to a diverse population ? Including visuals/graphics can be helpful We also plan to have a Q&A panel discussion to talk about graduate school with topics ranging from coursework to starting research in a group. This can be a good opportunity to share your grad school experience with undergraduate students and help them as they consider next steps in their educational or career path. Please complete the following survey by Sunday, December 18, 2022 @ 11:59 PM so we can gauge interest in participation to better plan for this event: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCslIRaRr-PdZn4eMGWtLxmCfSeh3gGAIB0byhdn964_c4pQ/viewform?usp=sf_link If you respond that you are interested in participating or attending, we will make sure to include you on future communication as we continue the planning process. We would love to hear about your research! Please reach out to elizabeth.baldridge at wisc.edu with questions about this event. Nominations to the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honors Society is now open Nominations to the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honors Society is open to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. The purpose of the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society is to recognize outstanding scholarly achievement and promote diversity and excellence in doctoral education and the professoriate. The Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society seeks to develop a network of preeminent scholars who exemplify academic and personal excellence, foster environments of support, and serve as examples of scholarship, leadership, character, service, and advocacy for students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the academy. In the spirit of Edward Alexander Bouchet and the scholarship, character, leadership, service, and advocacy he exhibited both inside and outside academic realms, inductees into the honor society bearing his name must also exhibit these same outstanding qualities. Nominations will remain open through January 15, 2023. Graduate students who apply must be pursuing a PhD and must have dissertator status by the start of the Spring 2023 semester. Nominees can submit their completed materials in PDF format to bouchet at grad.wisc.edu. Nomination Materials ? Nomination form ? Your current CV ? Transcripts for all graduate studies ? A letter of recommendation from your faculty advisor ? A letter of recommendation from a leader, on campus or elsewhere, with knowledge of the nominee?s leadership, character, service, scholarship, and/or advocacy qualities Physics Department Holiday Colloquium Friday, December 9 3:30pm 2103 Chamberlin Hall Speaker: 3rd-year PhD Students Host: Mark Eriksson Student Research Grants Competition Applications are open for the second cycle of the 2022-2023 Student Research Grants Competition (SRGC). Graduate students who are planning travel or have traveled starting between October 1 and December 31 are eligible to apply in the current cycle. More information on upcoming quarterly cycles can be found on the Student Research Grants Competition (SRGC) website. https://grad.wisc.edu/funding/grants-competition/ Priority is given to dissertators and final-year MFA students, and to those who have not previously received an SRGC Research Travel or Conference Presentation Award. Award levels are $1,500 for Research Travel awards and $600 or $1,200 for Conference Presentation funds. We have streamlined the application to make it less time-consuming for applicants, and established clear application opening, closing, and decision dates to manage applicants? expectations. Please note that we will receive many, many more applications than we will be able to fund. We also cannot accelerate the selection process or give early consideration to applicants planning travel. Some of those who apply will be applying for reimbursement of past travel. Contact srgc at grad.wisc.edu with questions. Get Involved Gender Minorities and Women in Physics (GMaWiP) GMaWiP is a group for women and gender minorities (including trans and nonbinary people) at all levels in academia interested in physics. Our meetings have been made up of grad students, undergrads, faculty, staff, and postdocs. We provide support and advocacy for all GM&W and other minoritized groups in physics. Join our email list (for both GM&W and allies) to hear about all our events and activities! Physics Graduate Student Council (PGSC) PGSC is a group of physics graduate students at UW-Madison working to improve the well-being and success of graduate students in the Department of Physics. Current Physics graduate students can participate in or help organize one of many activities we plan to host this year. Consider joining one or more of our four committees if you would like to get involved. Memberships Available: UW-Madison APS Chapter The American Physical Society (APS) has approved UW-Madison for an APS Chapter, which is a new program for graduate students and early career scientists (defined as having received their PhD within the past five years). There are no fees or responsibilities required to be a member of the chapter and the chapter can request speakers from the APS and will receive a small grant every 6 months. In addition, chapter members who are also APS members may have the opportunity to apply for certain travel grants. More information on the program can be found here. For more information, contact Luca Riitano. Important Dates November 24: Deadline for graduate students to change variable credits, request pass/fail or credit/audit November 25: Deadline for students to drop/add a fall term course (after: need academic dean approval) December 14: Deadline for students to withdraw from fall term courses December 14: Last day of instructions for Fall 2022 term December 25: Fall 2022 Grades Post January 24: Spring 2023 Instruction Begins Professional Development Interviewing Skills for Scientists Monday, Dec 5 | 3 - 4 pm Online Register: https://www.training.nih.gov/events/view/_2/6680/Interviewing_Skills_for_Scientists National Science Foundation Innovation Corps Learning Session Monday, Dec 6 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm Room 2401, Chemistry Building Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the I-Corps program helps researchers quickly evaluate the commercial potential of a scientific discovery or technology that could lead to a path for startup success. Learn more and register: https://teo.wisc.edu/i-corps-learning-sessions/#register Beyond Graduate School: 3 Tips to Maximize Your LinkedIn Profile Thursday, December 8 | 11:00am Online LinkedIn is one of the fastest growing social media platforms, the number one place companies post jobs, and where recruiters look for talent. In this webinar, the Beyond Graduate School team will share with you 3 tips to maximize and make your LinkedIn profile stand out. This is a free event! Register at https://institutions.beyondgradschool.com/free-event-3-tips-to-maximize-your-linkedin-profile/ Spring 2023 Delta Courses Now Registering Visit https://delta.wisc.edu/current-courses/ to check out all current Delta courses you can enroll in for Spring 2023. Employment and Funding Opportunities Teaching Assistant, Department of Physics, College of Letters and Science Up to 15 positions available for various courses; must have good knowledge of physics and good ability to communicate using a white board. Job posting: https://studentjobs.hr.wisc.edu/cw/en-us/job/502285. NSF Entrepreneurial Fellowships for Engineers and Scientists The U.S. National Science Foundation announced a new $20 million investment in Entrepreneurial Fellowships through a multi-year cooperative agreement with Activate.org. The Activate Fellows supported by NSF will be scientists and engineers from a variety of backgrounds and regions across the U.S. who will translate research breakthroughs to new products and services with broad societal benefits. https://www.activate.org/fellowship/ Full-Time Positions and Part-Time Internships at Ernst & Young The QTB group at Ernst & Young provides professional services to large global/US banks with a specialized focus on quantitative methods and capital market products, including front-office pricing, Market, Counterparty Credit, and other risk models. The following are among the list of experiences and skills preferred in candidates: ? Statistical and numerical techniques, theory of probability and stochastic calculus ? Financial engineering/research and development, Derivatives products ? Database languages (e.g., SQL/Excel) and statistical tools / languages (e.g., Python/R) ? Programming proficiency (e.g., C/C++, Python, R, Java, Linux) ? Big data/machine learning and AI techniques, including neural network and deep learning frameworks and machine learning tools (e.g.,PyTorch, TensorFlow, Theano, Torch, Keras) Contact Rui Tang (rui.tang at ey.com) and Xinxin Yu (xinxin.yu at ey.com) with questions about the group and position. For application, send the info below to xinxin.yu at ey.com: ? Most updated resume ? Position to apply (fulltime or intern) ? Program of study at UW-Madison ? Expected graduation date Postdoctoral Fellowships Available for Theoretical Physicists, Sept. 2023 Appointments The Center for Studies in Physics and Biology, at The Rockefeller University, expects to have a small number of postdoctoral fellowships available for appointments in September 2023. We are seeking theoretical physicists, mathematicians and computer scientists with a demonstrable interest in the interface between their discipline and biology. The Fellows are to be at that stage of career as to function as independent members of the Center, free to work alone or in collaboration with any members of The Rockefeller University faculty. https://www.rockefeller.edu/research/interdisciplinary-centers/center-studies-physics-biology/fellows/ Quibit x Quibit is Hiring Quantum Teaching Assistants! Qubit by Qubit (QxQ) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to training the future diverse quantum workforce. We are pioneering innovative programs for students in middle school through college with the goal of making quantum computing accessible to students around the world, particularly students historically underrepresented in STEM. We are looking for Teaching Assistants (TAs) who will support our Summer 2022 and Academic Year 2022-2023 programs. TAs are an integral part of all of our educational programs. They lead lab sections - guiding students through quantum coding exercises and reviewing concepts introduced in lecture - and support other teaching and curriculum development needs. TAs are often asked to participate in special events to talk with students about their personal experiences in college and graduate school. As an organization that serves a diverse group of students, we are strongly focused on ensuring our instructional team reflects the diversity of our students. Working with QxQ, TAs will refine their own quantum computing skills, get the chance to work with leaders in quantum education, and make a lasting impact on students around the world. This role is entirely remote. TAs will be paid a stipend commensurate with experience and based on the amount of time they work weekly. For all programs, TAs will be required to participate in training on the curriculum and teaching best practices. Interested applicants can apply here: https://airtable.com/shryuJki9swjOJnA9 Careers in Physics, APS Physics Visit the APS Physics website to explore Physics jobs and to find resources for job seekers. https://www.aps.org/careers/index.cfm Chicago Quantum Exchange: Job Opportunities Visit the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE) website to explore job postings in Quantum information: https://chicagoquantum.org/resources/job-opportunities QED-C, Quantum Jobs Check out available listings of employment opportunities at QED-C members companies. Members include corporations, academic institutions, national laboratories and government agencies working in quantum. https://quantumconsortium.org/quantum-jobs/ Careers at Qunasys VIsit the Qunasys website to explore job postings in Quantum Computing: https://qunasys.com/en/careers Graduate Student Resources Graduate Student Support and Assistance The Dean of Students Office provides resources to students struggling with a variety of issues and can be your go-to spot for assistance as a graduate student. To contact the Graduate and Professional Student Assistance Specialist Elaine Goetz-Berman directly, email egoetz2 at wisc.edu University Health Services (UHS) UHS offers a variety of identity-based support groups specifically for graduate students. Visit the UHS website to learn more and register for events or services. https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/group-counseling/schedule/ ? UHS 24-hour Crisis Services. On-call crisis counselors can help address your most pressing concerns, address your safety, and help you connect with follow-up service needs. It?s available every day, including weekends, holidays, and semester breaks. Call the UHS crisis line at 608-265-5600. For situations that are immediately life-threatening, call 911. https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/24-hour-crisis-services/ ? SilverCloud. This online, self-guided resource provides treatment options 24 hours a day through evidence-based modules on anxiety, depression, body image, and stress. SilverCloud is designed to help students manage day-to-day stresses and improve resilience. https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/silvercloud/ ? YOU at WISC. This portal has tools and information to help you be well, with modules on stress management, self-care, social support, suicidal thoughts, mindfulness, academic wellness, and more. https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/you/ Multicultural Graduate Student Support The Office of Diversity, inclusion, and Funding is a great resource for UW-Madison graduate students for social networking, learning, and professional development opportunities. Learn more about graduate student support and upcoming events: https://grad.wisc.edu/diversity/inclusion-and-engagement/ Hostile and Intimidating Behavior The University of Wisconsin?Madison is committed to preventing hostile and intimidating behavior (HIB) and will take prompt and appropriate corrective action whenever it learns that it has occurred. If you have experienced HIB, there are resources to help and staff available to talk (ervin.cox at wisc.edu). https://hr.wisc.edu/hib/ Graduate School Fellowships Page https://grad.wisc.edu/funding/fellowships/#graduate-school-fellowships This page offers important information on available sources of fellowship funding for graduate students and direct links to places like the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub, FastWeb, and more. Resources for assessing the impact of your research and scholarship The UW-Madison Libraries can help you build visibility and assess the impact of your scholarship. Impact is best understood as a story, and intentional use of metrics can help tell pieces of it. 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Please be mindful that there are other offices and workspaces on the 4th floor and some folx may need more quiet in order to complete their work than others. If you are working or talking in groups, I ask that you please close the door so a lot of sound doesn't travel into the hallway and other workspaces/offices. I also know that the World Cup has been very exciting-this may be leading to a bit more loud conversation than is typical in the MSPQC workspace. You may already know this, but you can always go watch games in Memorial Union or Union South at the Sett on large screens together. I encourage you to use those spaces as you will be able to watch matches with plenty of other fans. I don't expect this to be a recurring issue, but thought it would be appropriate to reach out at this point because of the comments I have received. Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. All Best, Elizabeth Hart-Baldridge, M.S. Ed. 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[Image removed by sender.] December 18, 2022 News & Events The Department of Physics and PGSC are holding a special research colloquium on March 31, 2023 This special student research colloquium will feature talks from UW-Physics graduate students that showcase the phenomenal and exciting research of students happening throughout the department. The talks will be of introductory physics level and open to all. The vision for this event is threefold: ? Provide a space for graduate students to share with and hear from their peers about their diverse research and interests in the UW Dept. of Physics ? Introduce undergraduate students in Physics to the possibilities of graduate research in Physics ? Contribute to a culture of sharing and community building across the Dept. of Physics?this includes graduate students, undergraduate students, faculty, and staff The talk can be in the form of a presentation or a poster. Each talk will be of ~15 mins with an additional 5-10 mins for questions. Talks from all areas of research in physics are encouraged. The idea is to share your research work and experience with your graduate peers and undergraduate physics majors with the goal of sharing information and raising awareness and interest in physics research. Guidance on structure of the talk: ? Title and Introduction ? What is your research/experiment? ? Significance of the research work ? Methodology used and potential impacts of your project/work ? You could also include a slide on work culture/environment in your group ? Since this is for undergrad audience in addition to a grad-student audience, please consider how to explain specific technical terms to a diverse population ? Including visuals/graphics can be helpful We also plan to have a Q&A panel discussion to talk about graduate school with topics ranging from coursework to starting research in a group. This can be a good opportunity to share your grad school experience with undergraduate students and help them as they consider next steps in their educational or career path. Please complete the following survey by Sunday, December 18, 2022 @ 11:59 PM so we can gauge interest in participation to better plan for this event: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCslIRaRr-PdZn4eMGWtLxmCfSeh3gGAIB0byhdn964_c4pQ/viewform?usp=sf_link If you respond that you are interested in participating or attending, we will make sure to include you on future communication as we continue the planning process. We would love to hear about your research! Please reach out to elizabeth.baldridge at wisc.edu with questions about this event. Nominations to the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honors Society is now open Nominations to the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honors Society is open to graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. The purpose of the Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society is to recognize outstanding scholarly achievement and promote diversity and excellence in doctoral education and the professoriate. The Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society seeks to develop a network of preeminent scholars who exemplify academic and personal excellence, foster environments of support, and serve as examples of scholarship, leadership, character, service, and advocacy for students who have been traditionally underrepresented in the academy. In the spirit of Edward Alexander Bouchet and the scholarship, character, leadership, service, and advocacy he exhibited both inside and outside academic realms, inductees into the honor society bearing his name must also exhibit these same outstanding qualities. Nominations will remain open through January 15, 2023. Graduate students who apply must be pursuing a PhD and must have dissertator status by the start of the Spring 2023 semester. Nominees can submit their completed materials in PDF format to bouchet at grad.wisc.edu. Nomination Materials ? Nomination form ? Your current CV ? Transcripts for all graduate studies ? A letter of recommendation from your faculty advisor ? A letter of recommendation from a leader, on campus or elsewhere, with knowledge of the nominee?s leadership, character, service, scholarship, and/or advocacy qualities Networks in Neutrinos, Nuclear Astrophysics, and Symmetries Seminar Tuesday, December 20 @ 2:00 PM Join Zoom Meeting https://berkeley.zoom.us/j/91230714547 Meeting ID: 912 3071 4547 Speaker: Po-Wen Chang , CCAPP, Ohio State University Neutrinos remain mysterious. As an example, enhanced self-interactions (?SI) are allowed by laboratory, cosmology, and astrophysics data, and are frequently invoked to explain anomalies. In this talk, I will briefly review the current probes of ?SI. I will then discuss the potential interplay between ?SI and supernova neutrinos. For the high neutrino densities within core-collapse supernovae, ?SI could be important, but robust observables have been lacking. We show that ?SI makes supernova neutrinos form a tightly coupled fluid that expands under relativistic hydrodynamics. The outflow becomes either a burst or a steady-state wind; which occurs here is uncertain. Though the diffusive environment where neutrinos are produced may make a wind more likely, further work is needed to determine when each case is realized. In the burst-outflow case, ?SI increases the duration of the neutrino signal, and even a simply analysis of SN 1987A data has powerful sensitivity. For the wind-outflow case, we outline several promising ideas that may lead to new observables. Combined, these results are important steps towards solving the 35-year-old puzzle of how ?SI impacts supernovae. Host: Baha Balantekin Theory Seminar (High Energy/Cosmology): Title to be announced Tuesday, December 20 @ 4:00 pm Chamberlin 5280 Speaker: TBD Host: George Wojcik The 11th Annual Bryson Scholarship The 11th annual Bryson Scholarship will reward exemplary students whose research mirrors the innovative and interdisciplinary studies of CCR?s and AOS?s founder, Professor Reid Bryson. Over $5,000 in awards will be offered for the top research projects presented by graduate and undergraduate students. The awards will be based on posters presented at the Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Space Sciences building?s Community Poster Reception at Union South on February 13, 2023. It?s fine to re-use an existing poster you have from a recent presentation. The due date for submissions is February 1, 2023. For more information, you can view the attached poster and go to this link for submission instructions. For more information about poster submissions: https://ccr.nelson.wisc.edu/bryson-scholarship/ Student Research Grants Competition Applications are open for the second cycle of the 2022-2023 Student Research Grants Competition (SRGC). Graduate students who are planning travel or have traveled starting between October 1 and December 31 are eligible to apply in the current cycle. More information on upcoming quarterly cycles can be found on the Student Research Grants Competition (SRGC) website. https://grad.wisc.edu/funding/grants-competition/ Priority is given to dissertators and final-year MFA students, and to those who have not previously received an SRGC Research Travel or Conference Presentation Award. Award levels are $1,500 for Research Travel awards and $600 or $1,200 for Conference Presentation funds. We have streamlined the application to make it less time-consuming for applicants, and established clear application opening, closing, and decision dates to manage applicants? expectations. Please note that we will receive many, many more applications than we will be able to fund. We also cannot accelerate the selection process or give early consideration to applicants planning travel. Some of those who apply will be applying for reimbursement of past travel. Contact srgc at grad.wisc.edu with questions. Get Involved Gender Minorities and Women in Physics (GMaWiP) GMaWiP is a group for women and gender minorities (including trans and nonbinary people) at all levels in academia interested in physics. Our meetings have been made up of grad students, undergrads, faculty, staff, and postdocs. We provide support and advocacy for all GM&W and other minoritized groups in physics. Join our email list (for both GM&W and allies) to hear about all our events and activities! Physics Graduate Student Council (PGSC) PGSC is a group of physics graduate students at UW-Madison working to improve the well-being and success of graduate students in the Department of Physics. Current Physics graduate students can participate in or help organize one of many activities we plan to host this year. Consider joining one or more of our four committees if you would like to get involved. Memberships Available: UW-Madison APS Chapter The American Physical Society (APS) has approved UW-Madison for an APS Chapter, which is a new program for graduate students and early career scientists (defined as having received their PhD within the past five years). There are no fees or responsibilities required to be a member of the chapter and the chapter can request speakers from the APS and will receive a small grant every 6 months. In addition, chapter members who are also APS members may have the opportunity to apply for certain travel grants. More information on the program can be found here. For more information, contact Luca Riitano. Important Dates December 14: Deadline for students to withdraw from fall term courses December 14: Last day of instructions for Fall 2022 term December 25: Fall 2022 Grades Post January 24: Spring 2023 Instruction Begins Professional Development Spring 2023 Delta Courses Now Registering Visit https://delta.wisc.edu/current-courses/ to check out all current Delta courses you can enroll in for Spring 2023. Winter School on Quantum Networks, NSF Engineering Research Center for Quantum Networks January 2- 6, Virtual The NSF Engineering Research Center for Quantum Networks is proud to announce the first Winter School on Quantum Networks. This will be held the first week of January. The Winter School is free and applications are now open. 9 Courses, 4 Levels of Expertise: 1. Physics behind quantum networks: A gentle introduction (Level 1,2) 2. Optical networks for quantum networks (Level 1,2) 3. How to build a quantum network/ Hardware perspective (Level 1,2,3) 4. How to build a quantum network/ Theory perspective (Level 2) 5. Theory of quantum channels for quantum networks (Level 3,4) 6. Information in a photon (Level 2,3) 7. Classical and quantum error correction (Level 2) 8. Software for modelling quantum networks (Level 2,3) 9. Programmable photonics in quantum networks (Level 2) Level 1: little or no quantum or math Level 2: some UG quantum and math; or solid engineering background Level 3: upper division UG or beginning graduate quantum Level 4: graduate quantum https://cqn-erc.org/ Learn more and apply: https://cqn-erc.org/education/short-courses/ Employment and Funding Opportunities NSF Entrepreneurial Fellowships for Engineers and Scientists The U.S. National Science Foundation announced a new $20 million investment in Entrepreneurial Fellowships through a multi-year cooperative agreement with Activate.org. The Activate Fellows supported by NSF will be scientists and engineers from a variety of backgrounds and regions across the U.S. who will translate research breakthroughs to new products and services with broad societal benefits. https://www.activate.org/fellowship/ Full-Time Positions and Part-Time Internships at Ernst & Young The QTB group at Ernst & Young provides professional services to large global/US banks with a specialized focus on quantitative methods and capital market products, including front-office pricing, Market, Counterparty Credit, and other risk models. The following are among the list of experiences and skills preferred in candidates: ? Statistical and numerical techniques, theory of probability and stochastic calculus ? Financial engineering/research and development, Derivatives products ? Database languages (e.g., SQL/Excel) and statistical tools / languages (e.g., Python/R) ? Programming proficiency (e.g., C/C++, Python, R, Java, Linux) ? Big data/machine learning and AI techniques, including neural network and deep learning frameworks and machine learning tools (e.g.,PyTorch, TensorFlow, Theano, Torch, Keras) Contact Rui Tang (rui.tang at ey.com) and Xinxin Yu (xinxin.yu at ey.com) with questions about the group and position. For application, send the info below to xinxin.yu at ey.com: ? Most updated resume ? Position to apply (fulltime or intern) ? Program of study at UW-Madison ? Expected graduation date Quibit x Quibit is Hiring Quantum Teaching Assistants! Qubit by Qubit (QxQ) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to training the future diverse quantum workforce. We are pioneering innovative programs for students in middle school through college with the goal of making quantum computing accessible to students around the world, particularly students historically underrepresented in STEM. We are looking for Teaching Assistants (TAs) who will support our Summer 2022 and Academic Year 2022-2023 programs. TAs are an integral part of all of our educational programs. They lead lab sections - guiding students through quantum coding exercises and reviewing concepts introduced in lecture - and support other teaching and curriculum development needs. TAs are often asked to participate in special events to talk with students about their personal experiences in college and graduate school. As an organization that serves a diverse group of students, we are strongly focused on ensuring our instructional team reflects the diversity of our students. Working with QxQ, TAs will refine their own quantum computing skills, get the chance to work with leaders in quantum education, and make a lasting impact on students around the world. This role is entirely remote. TAs will be paid a stipend commensurate with experience and based on the amount of time they work weekly. For all programs, TAs will be required to participate in training on the curriculum and teaching best practices. Interested applicants can apply here: https://airtable.com/shryuJki9swjOJnA9 Careers in Physics, APS Physics Visit the APS Physics website to explore Physics jobs and to find resources for job seekers. https://www.aps.org/careers/index.cfm Chicago Quantum Exchange: Job Opportunities Visit the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE) website to explore job postings in Quantum information: https://chicagoquantum.org/resources/job-opportunities QED-C, Quantum Jobs Check out available listings of employment opportunities at QED-C members companies. Members include corporations, academic institutions, national laboratories and government agencies working in quantum. https://quantumconsortium.org/quantum-jobs/ Careers at Qunasys VIsit the Qunasys website to explore job postings in Quantum Computing: https://qunasys.com/en/careers Graduate Student Resources Graduate Student Support and Assistance The Dean of Students Office provides resources to students struggling with a variety of issues and can be your go-to spot for assistance as a graduate student. To contact the Graduate and Professional Student Assistance Specialist Elaine Goetz-Berman directly, email egoetz2 at wisc.edu University Health Services (UHS) UHS offers a variety of identity-based support groups specifically for graduate students. Visit the UHS website to learn more and register for events or services. https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/group-counseling/schedule/ ? UHS 24-hour Crisis Services. On-call crisis counselors can help address your most pressing concerns, address your safety, and help you connect with follow-up service needs. It?s available every day, including weekends, holidays, and semester breaks. Call the UHS crisis line at 608-265-5600. For situations that are immediately life-threatening, call 911. https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/24-hour-crisis-services/ ? SilverCloud. This online, self-guided resource provides treatment options 24 hours a day through evidence-based modules on anxiety, depression, body image, and stress. SilverCloud is designed to help students manage day-to-day stresses and improve resilience. https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/silvercloud/ ? YOU at WISC. This portal has tools and information to help you be well, with modules on stress management, self-care, social support, suicidal thoughts, mindfulness, academic wellness, and more. https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/you/ Multicultural Graduate Student Support The Office of Diversity, inclusion, and Funding is a great resource for UW-Madison graduate students for social networking, learning, and professional development opportunities. Learn more about graduate student support and upcoming events: https://grad.wisc.edu/diversity/inclusion-and-engagement/ Hostile and Intimidating Behavior The University of Wisconsin?Madison is committed to preventing hostile and intimidating behavior (HIB) and will take prompt and appropriate corrective action whenever it learns that it has occurred. If you have experienced HIB, there are resources to help and staff available to talk (ervin.cox at wisc.edu). https://hr.wisc.edu/hib/ Graduate School Fellowships Page https://grad.wisc.edu/funding/fellowships/#graduate-school-fellowships This page offers important information on available sources of fellowship funding for graduate students and direct links to places like the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub, FastWeb, and more. Resources for assessing the impact of your research and scholarship The UW-Madison Libraries can help you build visibility and assess the impact of your scholarship. Impact is best understood as a story, and intentional use of metrics can help tell pieces of it. 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LinkedIn widget] Department of Physics 1150 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53706 This newsletter is for MSPQC students at UW?Madison; we update the mailing list at the start of each semester. Please contact Elizabeth Baldridge with any questions. [Image removed by sender.] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: ~WRD0002.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 823 bytes Desc: ~WRD0002.jpg URL: From elizabeth.baldridge at wisc.edu Mon Dec 19 12:35:13 2022 From: elizabeth.baldridge at wisc.edu (ELIZABETH M BALDRIDGE) Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2022 18:35:13 +0000 Subject: [mspqc] MSPQC Internship and Research Updates Message-ID: Dear MSPQC Students: I am reaching out with some information about participating in potential internship and/or research opportunities while in the MSPQC program. 1. I've created and will continue to update a Google spreadsheet that lists some internship opportunities in the field of quantum computing: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1C7cKxW4sSrZ0neDceyxnAQmCRHFz75qT/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100150681015789116485&rtpof=true&sd=true 2. The MSPQC program hosted a Quantum Computing Internship panel a few weeks ago, if you missed this panel or would like to reference information from this panel, here's the link to recording: https://mediaspace.wisc.edu/media/Fall+2022+MSPQC+Internship+Panel/1_6igfll6f 3. Thank you for completing the Research Interest survey I sent out a couple weeks ago. I will be entering permissions to enroll in PHYS 799 over the next 2 days based on the information you submitted through the survey. I will share an email update with Spring 2023 PHYS 799 enrollment instructions by the end of the day on Wednesday, 12/21. Please reach out to me with any questions. Kind Regards, Elizabeth Hart-Baldridge, M.S. Ed. Graduate Program Manager Master of Science in Physics-Quantum Computing Program Department of Physics University of Wisconsin-Madison Elizabeth.baldridge at wisc.edu (608)263-2235 Need to meet with me? Schedule a meeting here: https://calendly.com/elizabeth-baldridge/30min-1 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From elizabeth.baldridge at wisc.edu Thu Dec 29 13:37:25 2022 From: elizabeth.baldridge at wisc.edu (ELIZABETH M BALDRIDGE) Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2022 19:37:25 +0000 Subject: [mspqc] How to Enroll in PHYS 799, Research/Independent Study in Spring 2023 Message-ID: Dear MSPQC Students: I hope you're enjoying the holiday season! If you took PHYS 701 this past semester, please read the instructions email. I'm reaching out with an update about enrolling in PHYS 779, Independent Study/Research. Remember, you can participate in research with a faculty member and choose not to enroll in PHYS 799. This course is an elective. We encourage participation in research; however, if you do not need that additional credit towards the 30 minimum required to graduate from the MSPQC program (or to be in compliance with another enrollment policy), then it may not be necessary to enroll in the course. Though I think for most of you, doing research for credit will make sense for your academic plan. Please come talk to me about this if you have questions. I have now finished entering all admissions for students who submitted a research survey to me, specifying a professor with whom they will participate in research. TO ENROLL * Go to course search/enroll * Enroll in the course using the specific course number related to the PHYS 799 (or 990) section for your professor: [cid:image002.png at 01D91B8A.AD85E390] * PHYS 799 (or 990) is a variable credit course. 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