Career Connections: Aleksander Kubica at Yale University
Aleksander Kubica, Assistant Professor at Yale University and former Research Scientist at AWS will give a career talk on his experiences in both industry and academia, present a short lecture on quantum chess, and take questions from the audience.
Career Connections: Aleksander Kubica at Yale University
Aleksander Kubica, Assistant Professor at Yale University and former Research Scientist at AWS will give a career talk on his experiences in both industry and academia, present a short lecture on quantum chess, and take questions from the audience.
Career Connections: Lightsynq at Princeton University
In this Career Connections talk, Dr. Mihir Bhaskar (CEO and Co-Founder of Lightsynq) will share insights from his career journey: first building a science experiment in the lab as a PhD student, then moving to AWS to launch a new R&D initiative, and finally starting a quantum technology company to build a product. He will also talk about the integrated photonic capabilities his team has developed along the way, and how he thinks they can solve key bottlenecks in quantum information technology.
Career Connections: Aleksander Kubica at Yale University
In this event, Prof. Kubica, two time quantum chess champion, will first give a primer on the intricacies of quantum chess. Following this, he will talk about a different kind of quantum-focused strategy: transitioning from the quantum industry to academia.
Career Connections: Lightsynq at Princeton University
In this Career Connections talk, Dr. Mihir Bhaskar (CEO and Co-Founder of Lightsynq) will share insights from his career journey: first building a science experiment in the lab as a PhD student, then moving to AWS to launch a new R&D initiative, and finally starting a quantum technology company to build a product. He will also talk about the integrated photonic capabilities his team has developed along the way, and how he thinks they can solve key bottlenecks in quantum information technology.
Career Connections: Google Quantum AI at Duke University
In this Career Connections talk, hosted at Duke University and online, Dr. Dripto Debroy will share his journey to becoming a research scientist at Google Quantum AI and offer tips for breaking into the tech industry. Following this, he will present a research talk on his latest work for those interested.
Career Connections: Google Quantum AI
Dr. Dripto Debroy will share his journey to becoming a research scientist at Google Quantum AI and offer tips for breaking into the tech industry.
Following this, he will present a research talk on his latest work for those interested.
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Career Connections: Postdoc Panel
Join us for a virtual panel featuring four current postdocs as they share their experiences applying for, securing, and thriving in postdoctoral positions. Gain valuable insights into crafting compelling applications, navigating the interview process, and making the most of your postdoc experience. Whether you're preparing for a postdoc or simply exploring your options, this discussion will provide practical advice and answer your questions.
Career Connections: IBM Quantum at NCSU
In this Career Connections talk, hosted at North Carolina State University (NCSU) and online, Dr. Hamed Mohammedbagherpoor is the Technical Lead at IBM Quantum and an instructor at the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department of NCSU, where he teaches Elements of Control Systems. Having completed his Ph.D. and postdoctoral work at NCSU, Dr. Hamed is well-versed in both academic and industry landscapes. In this talk, he will share his insights on navigating academia, securing internships, and building a career in the tech industry.