mspqc October 2020

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Reminder: Chicago Quantum Summit
by Sarah Perdue 29 Oct '20

29 Oct '20

Hi MSPQC, a reminder that CQE’s Quantum Summit is being held virtually November 11-13 from 11am-1:45pm each day (with one talk at 5pm Nov 12). The full agenda and link to register can be found at: https://quantumsummit.here.live/ -Sarah -- Sarah Perdue, PhD Director of Communications UW–Madison Department of Physics 2320H Chamberlin Hall (608) 262-3051 Pronouns: she/her Website<http://www.physics.wisc.edu/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/UWMadPhysics> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/uwmadphysics/> *Please note, I am working remotely. I will be readily available by email, my office phone is being forwarded to my cell phone, and we can meet virtually via Teams or my Webex room<https://uwmadison.webex.com/meet/pr496163076>

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Fw: New QIS Internship and Job portal
by ROBERT J JOYNT 24 Oct '20

24 Oct '20

Robert Joynt MS-Physics-Quantum Computing Program Director Professor and Associate Chair for Alumni Affairs Department of Physics University of Wisconsin-Madison 1150 University Avenue Madison, WI 53706 Ph. (608) 263-4169 FAX (608) 265-2334 ________________________________ From: members_cqe-request(a)lists.uchicago.edu <members_cqe-request(a)lists.uchicago.edu> on behalf of quantum(a)uchicago.edu <quantum(a)uchicago.edu> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 4:12 PM To: members_cqe(a)lists.uchicago.edu <members_cqe(a)lists.uchicago.edu> Subject: [members_cqe] New QIS Internship and Job portal The Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C) is launching a new program to help connect their industry members with students interested in QIS internships and full time positions. Please share the following with any CQE students interested in a quantum-related internship or career. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> If you are a student (graduate or undergraduate) with knowledge or skills in the following areas and an interest in a quantum-related internship or full-time job, please submit the Student Info Form<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/quantumconsortium.org/students/__;!!BpyF…> (password: Students@QED-C). The information will be shared with all QED-C members. AI/ML Algorithm Development Analog Circuit Design Circuit or System Testing Compiler Development Computer Science and Engineering Condensed Matter Physics Control Theory Cryogenic Components/Systems Database Design Device Fabrication or Process Integration Device Physics Device Testing and Characterization Digital Circuit Design Electronics Error Correction Mechanical Assembly Microwave Circuit Design Modeling or Simulation Noise Measurement and Analysis Photonics Circuit Design Quantum Algorithm Development Quantum Photonic/Laser Physics Quantum Science (Chemistry, Physics, etc.) Software Programming Systems Architecture Theoretical Math or Statistics >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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CQE Corporate Partner Internships
by Sarah Perdue 14 Oct '20

14 Oct '20

From: <members_cqe-request(a)lists.uchicago.edu> on behalf of "quantum(a)uchicago.edu" <quantum(a)uchicago.edu> Reply-To: "members_cqe(a)lists.uchicago.edu" <members_cqe(a)lists.uchicago.edu> Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 12:42 PM To: "members_cqe(a)lists.uchicago.edu" <members_cqe(a)lists.uchicago.edu> Subject: [members_cqe] CQE Corporate Partner Internships Dear CQE Members, Some of the following Chicago Quantum Exchange corporate partners are soliciting applications for year round and summer 2021 interns. Please find some of these opportunities below. Additional opportunities will be added to the CQE internship<https://quantum.uchicago.edu/internships/> webpage and disseminated as they become available: Applied Materials, Inc., a corporate partner of the Chicago Quantum Exchange, is now accepting applications for a Quantum Computing and Materials Technology Intern for Fall 2020 and beyond. Applied Materials, Inc., is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Applied’s expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale can help enable technology advancements across a broad range of applications. The intern will be responsible for kicking off Applied Materials’ technology exploration in the Quantum Computing and Si photonics domains, looking for specific segments and HVPs to target, making predictions about the market. The internship should result in an actionable plan for the Chief Technology Officer team to go-to-market. The internship will take place virtually. Graduate students interested in applying should have a background in physics, computer science, or engineering with some experience in business. Interested candidates should apply by contacting Nir_Yahav(a)amat.com<mailto:Nir_Yahav@amat.com>. HRL Laboratories, LLC is a research and development laboratory that specializes in advancing ultra-high-performance circuitry, robust computing and communications, automated data extraction, innovative architected materials, and quantum information technology. Experienced undergraduate and graduate students interested in all areas of quantum information technology are encouraged to apply for an internship at the scenic Malibu laboratory location which originated world-changing inventions such as the self-aligned gate MOSFET (SAGFET) and the laser. HRL’s internship program<http://quantum.hrl.com/> is designed to provide students with valuable hands-on technical experience working alongside some of the world’s leading experts in the fields of quantum devices, advanced packaging, high speed electronics, scaled nanotechnologies, and more. Internships are paid, highly technical assignments with year-round availability. Temporary housing and travel/relocation benefits will be provided. Projects include developing and operating tools to simulate device physics and quantum state evolution, designing software to operate and analyze semiconducting quantum devices, conducting cryogenic measurements of silicon spin qubit devices, working with a team of scientists to build a cutting-edge cryogenic test laboratory, and developing and performing free-space, fiber, and chip-scale quantum optics experiments. Internships are available throughout the year. CQE students interested in an internship at HRL are encouraged to send an email to quantum(a)uchicago.edu<mailto:quantum@uchicago.edu> after applying through the HRL Laboratories portal<http://quantum.hrl.com/> to facilitate the application. IBM  Quantum  is  now  accepting applications for undergraduate and graduate student researchers, developers, and engineers to become IBM Quantum interns in  2021<https://www.ibm.com/quantum-computing/internship/>. IBM Quantum is an industry first initiative to build universal quantum computers for business, engineering and science. This effort includes advancing the entire quantum computing technology stack and exploring applications to make quantum broadly usable and accessible. With a worldwide network of Fortune 500 companies, academic institutions, researchers, educators, and enthusiasts, we are committed to driving innovation for our clients in the IBM Q Network and the Qiskit Community. IBM Quantum interns will be part of a team whose mission is to prototype, test and release new technologies for the world to use. As an IBM Quantum Research Intern, you will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary, global team of developers, designers, researchers, and engineers to bring new features to life.  Students at CQE institutions who are interested in an IBM internship should send an email to  quantum(a)uchicago.edu<mailto:quantum@uchicago.edu>  after and CQE members will help facilitate their application. JPMorgan Chase is accepting applications through December 6, 2020 for Quantum Computing Summer Associates. JPMorgan Chase’s research technology strategy and direction is oriented through investigation and research of emerging technologies, such as Quantum Computing, Human Machine Interfaces, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Computer Vision and IoT. As a Summer Associate, you will work closely with internal project teams, senior management, and external communities alike to advance these research focus areas in a way that is beneficial to the company’s technical teams. You will cultivate investigations into these areas, produce research solutions in collaboration with the internal project teams, and contribute to the firm’s intellectual property. Applicants should be Master’s or Ph.D. students in math, physics, engineering, computer science or related fields, have experience with Quantum Computing algorithms and applications, excellent knowledge of Python, experience with AI and/or Optimization, experience in scientific technical writing, as well as grant applications or research proposals, though no prior experience with financial markets required. Interested students can apply on the JPMorgan Chase portal<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/careers.jpmorgan.com/in/en/students/prog…>. Quantum Opus, a corporate partner of the Chicago Quantum Exchange, is now accepting applications for internships. The company, located in Novi, Michigan, develops novel products and services that enable researchers to make single-photon measurements with unmatched sensitivity, speed, and precision. It’s Opus One™ multi-channel near-infrared photon detector system operates with greater than 80 percent detection efficiency. Interns are desired to improve the company’s low-loss, high-speed photon detectors, superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors, and custom engineering solutions for nanowire response, mid-infrared photon counting, custom cryogenic systems, and integration with waveguides and photonic chips, which will enable next-generation experiments in quantum optics, optical quantum computation, single-photon communication, low-flux biophotonics, and remote sensing. Interested undergraduate or graduate students should send a resume and cover letter to info(a)quantumopus.com<mailto:info@quantumopus.com>, explaining why they are interested in working with Quantum Opus, their areas of interest, and their unique expertise.

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Mental health resources
by Michelle Holland 14 Oct '20

14 Oct '20

Dear Physics Grad Students, As we approach the middle of the fall semester during the ongoing pandemic, I wanted to take a brief moment to let you know about some resources on campus related to mental health and wellbeing. We all need regular reminders to take care of ourselves so we can bring our best selves to all that we do. Please take some time to review the items below for various ways in which you might connect with others during this time. As always, please let me know if you have any questions along the way. I am happy to meet with you individually to discuss which resources might best serve you if you aren't sure. I'm available to chat or meet on video through MS Teams or your favorite virtual platform. Feel free to reach out anytime. Take good care and have a great day! Best, Michelle ____________________________ Being a grad student comes with challenges, and it’s important to take care of your mental health throughout your journey, and seek help doing so when you need it.According to the 2019 Healthy Minds Survey, 93% of UW–Madison graduate students do not think any less of a peer who seeks mental health care, and 89% of UW–Madison graduate students who used mental health care found it helpful. UW–Madison offers many resources, both on-campus and online, that are available to you as a student. 1. Individual Counseling<https://go.wisc.edu/4k7sk4>. University Health Services (UHS) offers individual counseling in a confidential, caring space. Counseling topics can be any issue that causes distress – emotional, psychological, interpersonal, or academic, for instance. UHS also has bilingual mental health providers for students who are more comfortable speaking in Mandarin or Spanish. This semester, individual counseling sessions are being conducted remotely—over phone or video. 2. Let’s Talk<https://go.wisc.edu/k1l76d>. Let’s Talk provides virtual, informal, 20-minute consultations with a counselor. These drop-in sessions are available each weekday. Drop in to talk to a counselor about any topic – stress, sadness, relationships, academic performance, financial struggles, and family problems are common topics. Counselors can help you explore solutions from their perspective, or, if you’re interested, introduce you to what it’s like to talk to a counselor more regularly. 3. Group Counseling for Graduate Students<https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/group-counseling/schedule/>. UHS offers support/theme groups for graduate students, including groups for all graduate students, groups for dissertators, and groups for graduate women. This supportive environment is a great way to share experiences around the challenges of grad school with other grad students. Groups typically meet one to two hours weekly and may run from four to 12 weeks per semester. These groups fill up very quickly, and students encouraged to call 608.265.5600 option 2 to verify current openings. 4. Graduate Students of Color Group<https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/group-counseling/schedule/>: A support group for graduate students who identify as people of color. Graduate students of color experience unique challenges, microaggressions, and lack of supports compared to their White peers and undergraduate counterparts. 5. Resilience Through Connection Workshops<https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8vokUtf4TpphNqZ>: A workshop series designed for graduate students. Sessions are held on Thursdays from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm (about 60 minutes structured presentation). Topics rotate week to week. Individuals can sign up for the dates and times that work best for them. 6. Virtual Processing Spaces:<https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/outreach-services/#processing>This is a recurring online space for current students to connect with each other to cope with isolation, grief/loss, uncertainty about the future, discrimination, and many other things. These spaces are 90min drop-in meetings via Zoom and require a sign-up<https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3DUuOcLOPC63Lgh>to join. Processing spaces will be held on Wednesdays from 5:30pm-7pm. 7. SilverCloud<https://go.wisc.edu/n304zk>. SilverCloud is a self-guided mental health resource that provides treatment options 24 hours a day, no referral from a mental health or medical provider needed. It includes evidence-based learning modules on anxiety, depression, body image, and stress, designed to help students manage day-to-day stresses and improve resilience. 8. Badger Virtual Care Package<https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/badger-virtual-care-package/>: A list of resources that highlight ways to stay connected and healthy during quarantine. UHS also frequently update their Remote Services website<https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/remotehealth/>with additional videos, workshops, and tools to get you through this time. 9. Dean of Students Office<https://go.wisc.edu/0nf20g>. Elaine Goetz-Berman serves as the Graduate Student Assistance Specialist, providing student support, acting as an advocate on behalf of graduate students, and connecting students with appropriate campus resources. The Dean of Students Office is the go-to place for student assistance on campus, and Elaine is here to help you. For more resources on mental health on campus, visit the UHS website on mental health<https://go.wisc.edu/6298th>. Michelle R.Z. Holland Graduate Programs Coordinator Department of Physics University of Wisconsin-Madison 608-262-9678 (available while working remotely) michelle.holland(a)wisc.edu Microsoft Teams: @michelle.holland

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FW: Register for the Chicago Quantum Summit: November 11-13, 2020
by Sarah Perdue 06 Oct '20

06 Oct '20

From: Chicago Quantum Exchange <quantum(a)uchicago.edu> Reply-To: Chicago Quantum Exchange <quantum(a)uchicago.edu> Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 12:46 PM To: Sarah Perdue <saperdue(a)wisc.edu> Subject: Register for the Chicago Quantum Summit: November 11-13, 2020 You are invited to join leading experts from industry, government, and academia on November 11-13, 2020 for the Chicago Quantum Summit<https://uchicago.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c66dd27de6e6a68e9a3dd99…>, hosted virtually by the University of Chicago. This three-day virtual program of half-day sessions will include presentations and discussions that focus on building collaborations between quantum research centers, fostering an innovation pipeline, workforce development, and developing partnerships among industry, national laboratories, academia, and government. This event is open to quantum-interested leaders, researchers, and trainees across industry, universities, government, and national laboratories. Visit our event website<https://uchicago.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c66dd27de6e6a68e9a3dd99…> to learn more about the speakers, view the agenda, and register for the live sessions. ________________________________ Keynote Speakers Featured Speakers * Scott Aaronson — David J. Bruton Centennial Professor of Computer Science, The University of Texas at Austin; Founding Director, Quantum Information Center, The University of Texas at Austin * James S. Clarke — Director of Quantum Hardware, Intel * Harriet Kung — Deputy Director for Science Programs, Office of Science, U.S. Department of Energy * Grace Metcalfe — Program Officer, Air Force Office of Scientific Research * Sethuraman “Panch” Panchanathan, Director, National Science Foundation * Penny Pritzker — Founder and Chairman, PSP Partners, Pritzker Realty Group, PSP Capital and PSP Growth; Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce * Robert J. Zimmer — President, University of Chicago Directors of the DOE Quantum Information Science Research Centers * David Awschalom — Director, Q-NEXT, Argonne National Laboratory * David Dean — Director, Quantum Science Center, Oak Ridge National Laboratory * Steven Girvin — Director, Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage, Brookhaven National Laboratory * Anna Grasselino — Director, Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems Center, Fermilab * Irfan Siddiqi — Director, Quantum Systems Accelerator, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Directors of the NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes (QLCI) * Brian DeMarco — Director, NSF QLCI for Hybrid Quantum Architectures and Networks, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign * Dan Stamper-Kurn — Director, NSF QLCI for Present and Future Quantum Computation, University of California, Berkeley * Jun Ye — Director, NSF QLCI for Quantum Systems through Entangled Science and Engineering (Q-SEnSE), University of Colorado at Boulder ________________________________ See the full list of speakers and program<https://uchicago.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c66dd27de6e6a68e9a3dd99…> Please contact quantum(a)uchicago.edu <mailto:quantum@uchicago.edu?subject=Chicago%20Quantum%20Summit%20> with questions. Registration is required. Register for the 2020 Chicago Quantum Summit<https://uchicago.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c66dd27de6e6a68e9a3dd99…> This event is hosted by the Chicago Quantum Exchange<https://uchicago.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c66dd27de6e6a68e9a3dd99…>, a partnership between the University of Chicago, Argonne, Fermilab, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Northwestern University. The Chicago Quantum Exchange, housed at UChicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, is dedicated to advancing academic and industrial efforts in the science and engineering of quantum information. [Image removed by sender.]<https://uchicago.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c66dd27de6e6a68e9a3dd99…> Copyright © 2018 Chicago Quantum Exchange, All rights reserved. Our address is: Chicago Quantum Exchange quantum(a)uchicago.edu<mailto:quantum@uchicago.edu> Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences<https://uchicago.us19.list-manage.com/profile?u=c66dd27de6e6a68e9a3dd9976&i…> or unsubscribe from this list<https://uchicago.us19.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=c66dd27de6e6a68e9a3dd99…>.

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Fw: Upcoming CQE Events
by Michelle Holland 05 Oct '20

05 Oct '20

Hello MSPQC, Please see the events below that may be of interest to some of you. Thanks, Michelle Michelle R.Z. Holland Graduate Programs Coordinator Department of Physics University of Wisconsin-Madison 608-262-9678 (available while working remotely) michelle.holland(a)wisc.edu Microsoft Teams: @michelle.holland Dear CQE Members and Partners, Please join us for the following upcoming CQE events: TOMORROW: October 6, 2020: 10:00 am Central Quantum Employer Spotlight with Applied Materials and Zurich Instruments CQE students and trainees are encouraged to learn about quantum career opportunities from: Applied Materials – Robert J Visser (VP, CTO office , Engineered Optics, Packaging, Display and Quantum Technology), Zihao Yang (Senior Process Engineer, CTO office), and Nir Yahav (Business Development Quantum Technology, CTO office) Zurich Instruments – Jan Benhelm (CMO), Bruno Küng (Application Scientist), and Edward Kluender (Application Scientist) Register Here: https://careeradvancement.wufoo.com/forms/zglkago0cw6518/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/careeradvancement.wufoo.com/forms/zglkag…> October 7, 2020: 11:00 am Central CQE Seminar: Tommaso Calarco Title: Building the second quantum revolution by training Schrödinger cats, from very fat to very fast Host: Northwestern University Join Virtually: https://uchicagogroup.zoom.us/j/92621985509?pwd=c21BRkxMdHRsNm9saCt2dGlhc1o… Please find additional upcoming events on the CQE website<https://quantum.uchicago.edu/events/>.

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