Innovation Center

Innovation Center

XR Lab [Test]

Wednesday, September 15th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Quantum Computing Workshop

Facilitators: Russell Huffman and Sven Travis
Wednesday, September 22nd, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Quantum Computing Workshop:

Facilitators: TBA

Friday, September, 24th 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Overview of the Quantum Design Jam and IBM Lightning Talks

Friday, October, 1st 6:00 - 10:00 pm Quantum Design Jam Kick-off Welcome Session: TNS and IBM Introductions

Knowledge Sessions: IBM facilitated Workshops
Workshop Title: Intro to Quantum Computing for Artists
Facilitators: Russell Huffman & Paul Kassebaum
Workshops Title: Composing Quantum Dance Music: A Musical Journey Into Quantum Computing
Facilitators: James Weaver and Brian & Ingmanson
Student Teams Begin Work on Projects

Saturday, October, 2nd 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Quantum Design Jam Workshop: Getting Started with Qiskit

Teams Meet with Mentors Teams Work on Projects / Consultations with Experts available on demand

Sunday, October, 3rd 11:00 - 3:00 pm Quantum Design Jam

Team Project Pitch Rehearsals Team Project Pitches / Demos / Judges Deliberate

Closing Session: Judges Announce

Friday, October, 1st 6:00 - 10:00 pm Quantum Design Jam Kick-off Welcome Session: TNS and IBM Introductions

Knowledge Sessions: IBM facilitated Workshops
Workshop Title: Intro to Quantum Computing for Artists Facilitators: Russell Huffman & Paul Kassebaum
Workshops Title: Composing Quantum Dance Music: A musical journey into quantum computing Facilitators: James Weaver and Brian & Ingmanson
Abstract:
Music has often been leveraged to demonstrate new computing technologies. For example, in the 1950s an ILLIAC computer at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign was programmed to compose a string quartet.
In this session, Brian and James will give an introduction to quantum computing, and demonstrate how a quantum computer can collaborate in composing what they call “quantum dance music”.  They will then demonstrate how to use the Quantum Music Playground application that leverages a Qiskit quantum computing simulator.
Student Teams Begin Work on Projects

Saturday, October, 2nd 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Quantum Design Jam Workshop: Getting Started with Qiskit

Teams Meet with Mentors Teams Work on Projects / Consultations with Experts available on demand

Sunday, October, 3rd 11:00 - 3:00 pm Quantum Design Jam

Team Project Pitch Rehearsals Team Project Pitches / Demos / Judges Deliberate

Closing Session: Judges Announce

IBM  Quantum 

Russell Huffman, Qiskit Design Lead

Russell Huffman is a product designer at IBM Quantum and the Qiskit Design Lead, focusing on educational efforts to support the Qiskit community, including the Qiskit Textbook. Russell has been with IBM for 5 years, working on the user experience of quantum computing and artificial intelligence. Prior to IBM, Russell did his graduate studies at Georgia Tech in Digital Media, concentrating on design and technology for civic engagement.

James Weaver, Quantum Developer Advocate

James Weaver is a developer, author, and speaker with a passion for quantum computing. He is a Java Champion, and a JavaOne Rockstar. James has written several books including Inside Java, Beginning J2EE, the Pro JavaFX series, Java with Raspberry Pi, and the Qiskit Pocket Guide. As an IBM Quantum Developer Advocate, James speaks internationally about quantum computing with Qiskit at quantum and classical computing conferences.

Paul Kassenaum, Quantum Partnership Developer

Brian Ingmanson, Education Engagement Lead

Brian Ingmanson is the Education Engagement Lead for the IBM Quantum Community Team. He works with students and educators around the world to host engaging events and create new learning pathways into the field of quantum computing. Brian left his classroom after 6 years of public education and joined IBM Quantum in 2019. He holds a B.S. and M.A. in Education from the University of Connecticut. Brian frequently presents on stage for adults and students, and sometimes plays the drums. Occasionally he's known to do both at the same time.

Austin R Flon, Innovation Leader, NYC

Olivia Lanes, Quantum Research Advocate

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