XR Lab [Test]

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Pre- Quantum Design Jam Workshops
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Quantum Design Jam Schedule
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Speakers & Mentors
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Registration
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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- Pre- Quantum Design Jam Workshops
- Quantum Design Jam Schedule
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Speakers & Mentors
- Registration
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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