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Fwd: April 11, Chicago Quantum Recruiting Forum
by KATERINA MOLONI 02 Apr '24

02 Apr '24

Dear MSPQC students, Please let me know if anyone is interested in attending this event. Thank you, Katerina Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ 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: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 3:36 PM To: members_cqe(a)lists.uchicago.edu <members_cqe(a)lists.uchicago.edu> Subject: [members_cqe] April 11, Chicago Quantum Recruiting Forum Dear CQE Members and Partners, We are pleased to share details about the upcoming Chicago Quantum Recruiting Forum<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://chicagoquantum.org/event/2024-chicago-q…>. The Forum will take place at Ida Noyes Hall (1212 East 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60637) on April 11, 2024, from 12 to 4 pm Central. It will be particularly useful for: * Undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from across the Midwest who are interested in exploring quantum career opportunities; * CQE partners and other employers interested in hiring talent for quantum roles. Participants will benefit from expert panels and keynote addresses, hands-on quantum technology workshops, and networking opportunities. Companies interested in participating in the career fair should register by March 1. Students and postdocs who wish to be included in the resume book should register by March 20 at 12:00 pm CT. Learn more and register for the Chicago Quantum Recruiting Forum here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://careeradvancement.wufoo.com/forms/2024-…>. Best wishes, Kate Waimey Timmerman Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Quantum Exchange David Awschalom Liew Family Professor of Molecular Engineering, UChicago Senior Scientist, Argonne Director, Chicago Quantum Exchange

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Need Grader for 322
by ELIZABETH M BALDRIDGE 28 Feb '24

28 Feb '24

Hello MSPQC Students: Please see the email below--there is still a position available for a grader for PHYS 322 this semester. If interested, please reach out to Aimee Lefkow at lefkow(a)hep.wisc.edu. Best, 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(a)wisc.edu (608)263-2235 Need to meet with me? Schedule a meeting here: https://calendly.com/elizabeth-baldridge/30min-1 -----Original Message----- From: Students <students-bounces(a)lists.physics.wisc.edu> On Behalf Of aimee lefkow via Students Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 7:26 PM To: students list <students(a)physics.wisc.edu> Cc: Jim Reardon <reardon(a)physics.wisc.edu> Subject: Grader for 322 We need a grader for about 105 hours of grading in 322. The class is larger than in past years so additional help is needed. If you can grade for 322 let me know. Same rules apply as to other grader positions: if you are on an F1 and have a 50% appointment you can’t grade. Aimee

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LAST CALL: Share your Interest in Participating in the Physics Student Research Colloquium on APRIL 5, 2024
by ELIZABETH M BALDRIDGE 21 Feb '24

21 Feb '24

Dear UW Physics Graduate Students: I'd love to get a couple more graduate students to present at the Physics Student Research Colloquium in April. Please take one last opportunity (if you haven't already) to express interest in participating.. If interested, please complete the survey by Friday, February 23 @ NOON. It's the time of year where I reach out to gauge interest in participating in the Physics Student Research Colloquium. The Department of Physics is hosting the 2nd annual Student Research Colloquium on Friday, April 5, 2024! This special colloquium features 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 goal of 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 Each talk will be ~15 minutes with an additional 5 minutes 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 * Include visuals/graphics that help to illustrate your work processes, experiment set-up, findings, etc. 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. However, it is still unclear whether the graduate student panel will take place on the same day as colloquium or another day during the spring semester. 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 February 23, 2024 @ 12:00 PM (NOON): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCslIRaRr-PdZn4eMGWtLxmCfSeh3gGAI… We would love to hear about your research! Please reach out to elizabeth.baldridge(a)wisc.edu<mailto:elizabeth.baldridge@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<https://www.physics.wisc.edu/graduate/mspqc-prospective-students/> Department of Physics University of Wisconsin-Madison Elizabeth.baldridge(a)wisc.edu<mailto:Elizabeth.baldridge@wisc.edu> (608)263-2235 Need to meet with me? Schedule a meeting here: https://calendly.com/elizabeth-baldridge/30min-1 Elizabeth Hart-Baldridge, M.S. Ed. Graduate Program Manager Master of Science in Physics-Quantum Computing Program<https://www.physics.wisc.edu/graduate/mspqc-prospective-students/> Department of Physics University of Wisconsin-Madison Elizabeth.baldridge(a)wisc.edu<mailto:Elizabeth.baldridge@wisc.edu> (608)263-2235 Need to meet with me? Schedule a meeting here: https://calendly.com/elizabeth-baldridge/30min-1

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FW: Invitation to register students for QED-C's Student Poster Session at Northwestern University - March 20th, 2024
by KATERINA MOLONI 16 Feb '24

16 Feb '24

Dear MSPQC students, Let me know if any of you is interesting in presenting a poster in this event. We will of course cover the appropriate expenses if you are selected (bus ticket, uber/taxi and hotel room for the evening of March 20). If you are interested please fill out the form below by March 1st . They will select the posters by March 6th. Please let me know as soon as you know if you are selected. Thank you, Katerina From: Reza Hedayati <reza.hedayati(a)nubisai.com> Sent: Friday, February 16, 2024 12:44 PM To: kumarp(a)northwestern.edu; David Stewart <davidstewart(a)purdue.edu>; io-ura(a)uchicago.edu; eweaston(a)uchicago.edu; ktimmerman(a)uchicago.edu; German, Dan-Adrian <dgerman(a)indiana.edu>; kingdon(a)illinois.edu; KATERINA MOLONI <moloni(a)wisc.edu>; beckygillespie(a)uchicago.edu Cc: Douglass, Jake Spencer <jsdougl(a)sandia.gov>; Erin Weeks <erin.weeks(a)sri.com> Subject: Invitation to register students for QED-C's Student Poster Session at Northwestern University - March 20th, 2024 Hello, You are receiving this announcement as the primary point of contact for your organization. I'm excited to announce QED-C's Student Poster Session at the next Plenary meeting being held at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. on March 20th, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM CST. Each selected student from your organization will: * have an opportunity to present on their latest quantum-related research to an audience of industry, government, and academia experts * participate in exclusive speed mentoring sessions, as well as a seminar on "communicating science to the public" * compete for prizes for the top three presenters at both the undergraduate and graduate levels Please note that physical participation in this event is mandatory and travel to the Northwestern campus is required for the students. Could you please communicate to your student body and request that the interested students submit their information through Applicant collection form<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdu9tZW…> no later than March 1st, 2024? Presenters will be selected by a committee of volunteers from the QED-C member organizations no later than March 6th, 2024. Here is the agenda for March 20th: * 3:00 PM CT - Check-in and poster set up * 3:25 PM CT - Snacks and networking with QED-C plenary attendees * 3:45 PM CT - Speed mentoring begins * 5:00 PM CT - Science Communication Workshop * 6:00 PM CT - Poster session @ reception (judging) Please don't hesitate to reach out to me, Erin Weeks, QED-C Project Manager, or Jake Douglas, Chair of QED-C Workforce TAC, if you have any questions. Reza Hedayati Chief Executive Officer | NubisAI, Inc.<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nubisai.com/__;!!Mak6IKo!Ou1MotGSQuasJVH…> 2024 Quantum Talent Showcase Program Lead | The Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C)<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/quantumconsortium.org/__;!!Mak6IKo!Ou1Mo…>, Workforce Technical Advisory Committee [cid:image001.jpg@01DA60DC.76767FC0]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.nubisai.com/__;!!Mak6IKo!Ou1MotGSQuas…> This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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Software lab and other 707 details
by KATERINA MOLONI 13 Feb '24

13 Feb '24

Dear MSPQC students, The 707 lab has typically been taught involving teams of students engaging with a different lab unit each week. We will try something different starting this summer and we seek your immediate input to help us plan in advance. We anticipate that we will offer a software/algorithms lab as part of the 707 lab which will take place throughout the duration of the 707 lab. The students that enroll in this lab will also be asked to complete a number of other weekly (short format) labs. We will determine which ones and how many very soon. We also anticipate that we will offer two hardware labs that will last approximately 4-5 weeks each (the new SQUID lab and the MOT lab are the two candidates for this). A team that will engage with one of these hardware labs will also be required to complete a number of other weekly (short format) labs. Currently our intention is the following: * Students that sign up for the software lab will not be involved in the long hardware labs. They will complete a number of short labs (while they are taking the software lab) * Students that sign up for the SQUID lab will not be involved in the software or MOT lab. They will also complete a number of other short labs after or before they complete the SQUID lab. * Students that sign up for the MOT lab will not be involved in the software or SQUID lab. They will also complete a number of other short labs after or before they complete the MOT lab. * Each of the long hardware lab will be offered twice throughout the duration of the 707 lab. I hope I have not confused you! Please email me and let me know: 1. If you plan to take the 707 lab this summer 2. If you have not decided if you will take the 707 lab this summer 3. What your 1st and 2nd preference is between the 3 labs: Software, SQUID, MOT We would really appreciate hearing from you very soon! Stop by any time if you have any questions. Thank you, Katerina Katerina Moloni, PhD Associate Director MSPQC<https://www.physics.wisc.edu/graduate/mspqc-program/> and WQI<https://wqi.wisc.edu/> University of Wisconsin-Madison Mobile: +1 608 698 0503 5207 Chamberlin Hall

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LAST CALL: Share your Interest in Participating in the Physics Student Research Colloquium on Aug. 5, 2024
by ELIZABETH M BALDRIDGE 12 Feb '24

12 Feb '24

Dear UW Physics Graduate Students: I want to give you all one last opportunity (if you haven't already) to express interest in participating in the Spring 2024 Physics Student Research Colloquium. If interested, please complete the survey by Wednesday, February 14 @ NOON. It's the time of year where I reach out to gauge interest in participating in the Physics Student Research Colloquium. The Department of Physics is hosting the 2nd annual Student Research Colloquium on Friday, August 5, 2024! This special colloquium features 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 goal of 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 Each talk will be ~15 minutes with an additional 5 minutes 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 * Include visuals/graphics that help to illustrate your work processes, experiment set-up, findings, etc. 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. However, it is still unclear whether the graduate student panel will take place on the same day as colloquium or another day during the spring semester. 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, February 14, 2024 @ 12:00 PM (NOON): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCslIRaRr-PdZn4eMGWtLxmCfSeh3gGAI… We would love to hear about your research! Please reach out to elizabeth.baldridge(a)wisc.edu<mailto:elizabeth.baldridge@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<https://www.physics.wisc.edu/graduate/mspqc-prospective-students/> Department of Physics University of Wisconsin-Madison Elizabeth.baldridge(a)wisc.edu<mailto:Elizabeth.baldridge@wisc.edu> (608)263-2235 Need to meet with me? Schedule a meeting here: https://calendly.com/elizabeth-baldridge/30min-1 Elizabeth Hart-Baldridge, M.S. Ed. Graduate Program Manager Master of Science in Physics-Quantum Computing Program<https://www.physics.wisc.edu/graduate/mspqc-prospective-students/> Department of Physics University of Wisconsin-Madison Elizabeth.baldridge(a)wisc.edu<mailto:Elizabeth.baldridge@wisc.edu> (608)263-2235 Need to meet with me? Schedule a meeting here: https://calendly.com/elizabeth-baldridge/30min-1

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Please Share Feedback for MSPQC TA Coordination
by ELIZABETH M BALDRIDGE 12 Feb '24

12 Feb '24

Dear MSPQC Students: I hope your spring semester is going well so far! I am reaching out to gather some feedback about MSPQC TA coordination. 1. Are the following spring MSPQC TA office works working for you? If anyone needs a slight adjustment, please let me know. The TA's may be able to accommodate. Tianyi Li tli488(a)wisc.edu<mailto:tli488@wisc.edu> Monday, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 - 5:30 PM Tuesday, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 - 5:30 PM Wednesday, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 - 5:30 PM Thursday, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 4:00 - 5:30 PM Dean Chen tchen463(a)wisc.edu<mailto:tchen463@wisc.edu> Monday, 3:00 - 5:00 PM Tuesday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Wednesday, 1:00 - 3:00 PM Thursday, 3:00 - 5:00 PM Friday, 9:30 - 10:30 AM and 2:00 - 3:00 PM 1. I'm not sure if this is already happening, but I thought it might be helpful for all of you and for the MSPQC TA's to share information, ask questions, respond, etc. if there is some form of virtual group formed (maybe on Discord, Slack, Teams, etc.). This would be a way to share questions you have before TA office hours and may give the TA some time to prepare to help you. It may also be a way for peers to chime in and respond to questions as well-or even identify people to work together on a problem. This is just a thought and I'd love to hear whether or not this already exists or if it would be helpful to create. I could help facilitate that. * As a reminder, MSPQC TA's often have access to the Canvas courses for classes in which you're enrolled, but may not necessarily be familiar with all classes/specific topics in which you might seek assistance. In these instances, they will contact the course instructor to help support you. A platform in which you ask questions in advance or that allows for more continuous communication may allow them time to reach out to an instructor and hear back before your next interaction. I know some of their success in responding to you/your questions may depend on response time from an instructor related to inquiries. Please reach out to me directly through email to share any feedback you have. Have a wonderful weekend! Elizabeth Hart-Baldridge, M.S. Ed. Graduate Program Manager Master of Science in Physics-Quantum Computing Program<https://www.physics.wisc.edu/graduate/mspqc-prospective-students/> Department of Physics University of Wisconsin-Madison Elizabeth.baldridge(a)wisc.edu<mailto:Elizabeth.baldridge@wisc.edu> (608)263-2235 Elizabeth Hart-Baldridge, M.S. Ed. Graduate Program Manager Master of Science in Physics-Quantum Computing Program<https://www.physics.wisc.edu/graduate/mspqc-prospective-students/> Department of Physics University of Wisconsin-Madison Elizabeth.baldridge(a)wisc.edu<mailto:Elizabeth.baldridge@wisc.edu> (608)263-2235 Need to meet with me? Schedule a meeting here: https://calendly.com/elizabeth-baldridge/30min-1

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Physics Fair — Saturday, April 6
by ELIZABETH M BALDRIDGE 09 Feb '24

09 Feb '24

Dear MSPQC Students: I want to encourage all of you to consider participating in this year’s Physics Fair. Please see the information below from Sarah Perdue and reach out to Sarah directly at saperdue(a)wisc.edu<mailto:saperdue@wisc.edu>. Save the date for the annual Physics Fair! This year, we’re once again teaming up with UW Science Expeditions<https://science.wisc.edu/science-expeditions/> to hold the Physics Fair on Saturday, April 6 from 11am-2pm. We are also part of the UW175 Open House weekend. With even more visitors expected this year due to those two events, we’d love to have as many people share their science as we can! You can have an interactive table, provide a lab tour, or host a short demo presentation in 2241. We ask that your table be staffed all three hours, but you can break that up between multiple people; no one person needs to be there the whole time. Food will be provided for volunteers! If you’d like to participate in the Physics Fair, please fill out this google form<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/nmNjjqZvDjkNeCYg6__;!!Mak6IKo!…> (https://forms.gle/nmNjjqZvDjkNeCYg6<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/forms.gle/nmNjjqZvDjkNeCYg6__;!!Mak6IKo!…>). The deadline to register as a presenter is Friday, March 29 (March 24 if you’d like a Science Expeditions t-shirt). If you’d like to volunteer that weekend but not present, please email Sarah and we will find you a role. p.s. Please sign up with the google form above for the Physics Fair and not via the Science Expeditions presenter form that you may have received through other channels, thanks! All Best, Elizabeth Baldridge

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Check Out This Talk About QC Job Opportunities Without a PhD
by ELIZABETH M BALDRIDGE 08 Feb '24

08 Feb '24

Dear MSPQC Students: Professor Matt Otten recently shared this talk titled, "Careers in Quantum (CiQ) 2021: Michał Stęchły - Job Opportunities in Quantum Computing without a PhD" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ybBw_UniMA. Michal now works in industry (at PsiQuantum, formerly at Zapata). The program has invited Michal Stechly to present and talk with MSPQC students sometime in April. I will follow-up as I have more details. But if interested, check out his talk on Youtube for now. All Best, Elizabeth Hart-Baldridge, M.S. Ed. Graduate Program Manager Master of Science in Physics-Quantum Computing Program<https://www.physics.wisc.edu/graduate/mspqc-prospective-students/> Department of Physics University of Wisconsin-Madison Elizabeth.baldridge(a)wisc.edu<mailto:Elizabeth.baldridge@wisc.edu> (608)263-2235 Need to meet with me? Schedule a meeting here: https://calendly.com/elizabeth-baldridge/30min-1

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research project for Spring Semester
by KATERINA MOLONI 02 Feb '24

02 Feb '24

Dear MSPQC students, The program is looking for one or two MSPQC students interested in acquiring experimental work experience to be involved in a research project that will start in about a week. The goal of this project is to set-up a superconducting lab as outlined in the word file. The equipment is arriving very soon and it needs to be installed in the appropriate lab space first. The faculty advisor for this research is Robert McDermott. Sandro, the 707 lab instructor, will work closely with you. I will be involved initially to facilitate some of the building/room logistics work. Please contact me if you are interested in working on this. Have a great weekend! Katerina Katerina Moloni, PhD Associate Director MSPQC<https://www.physics.wisc.edu/graduate/mspqc-program/> and WQI<https://wqi.wisc.edu/> University of Wisconsin-Madison Mobile: +1 608 698 0503 5207 Chamberlin Hall

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