Quantum Information Science (QIS) Career Fair

Date: September 14, 2022

This event will be held as a virtual event.

The Quantum Information Science Career Fair, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science's National Quantum Information Science (QIS) Research Centers, aims to bring awareness to two- and four-year college and graduate students and post-doc to the wide range of QIS careers they can pursue—from technical and scientific roles to non-STEM roles that facilitate research and bring awareness to the field, like marketing and human resources.

Participants will hear from experts in their field, get their questions answered, build their professional networks, and meet one-on-one with potential employers. The event will showcase opportunities available within the Centers, national laboratories, academic institutions, and industry.

National Quantum Information Research Centers

National Quantum Information Science Research Centers (NQISRCs) funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science are accelerating transformational advances in basic science and quantum-based technologies needed to assure continued U.S. leadership in quantum information science. The NQISRCs are driving the growth of the nation’s quantum workforce.

Through workshops, internships, apprenticeships, fellowships, and postdoctoral and visiting-faculty appointments, the centers recruit and train tomorrow’s quantum scientists, engineers, and technicians. By actively engaging students and young researchers in world-leading R&D, the centers are helping ensure a vibrant quantum community in the U.S. for decades to come.

Sponsors

The Quantum Information Science Career Fair is being organized by the C²QA Co-Design Center for Quantum Advantage.

Career Fair Video Recordings

Meet a Quantum Information Science Professional - Interact with scientists, engineers, technicians, information technology,and non-STEM professionals such as marketers, business development, and many others to learn about their roles and get your questions answered.

View the agenda to see who the speakers were.

• Main Session
• Scientist Session
• Engineer Session
• Technician Session
• IT & Cybersecurity Session
• Non-STEM Session

Event Exhibitors

Visit our exhibit area to meet the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science National Quantum Information Science (QIS) Research Centers including the national laboratories, academic, and industrial partners participating in these centers to learn more about education and career opportunities. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory will be available to discuss the importance of science communication and best practices.

Event ID: E000004141

Note: This event falls under Exemption D (Formal classroom training held at Federal facilities, which does not exhibit indicia of a formal conference as outlined in the Conference/Event Exemption Request Form.) Participation is contingent on application acceptance.

Workshop website hosted and maintained by Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL).

C²QA Quantum Career Fair

Date: September 22, 2021

This event will be held as a virtual event.

The C²QA Quantum Career Fair aims to bring more awareness to the undergraduate, graduate, and post-doc communities about the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science’s National Quantum Information Science (QIS) Research Centers and the different types of careers in QIS at the Centers, national laboratories, academia, and industry. In addition, the path students and post docs can take to pursue a quantum career.

C²QA Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage

The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science has established five National Quantum Information Science (QIS) Research Centers. These centers will accelerate the transformational advances in basic science and quantum-based technologies needed to assure continued U.S. leadership in QIS, consistent with the National Quantum Initiative Act. More...

Sponsors

The Quantum Information Science Career Fair is being organized by the C²QA Co-Design Center for Quantum Advantage.

Presentations

• Quantum Information Science in Department of Energy Office of Science
  Ceren Susut, Ph.D., Director, Computational Science Research & Partnerships, Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Office of Science, Department of Energy (Given at 11:05 a.m. EST.)
• Preparing to Enter the Quantum Workforce
  Heather Lewandowski, Professor of Physics and Fellow of JILA, QED-C Workforce Technical Advisory Committee and Workforce Survey Task Force (Given at 1:10 a.m. EST.)

Videos

• Quantum Information Science in Department of Energy Office of Science
  Ceren Susut, Ph.D., Director, Computational Science Research & Partnerships, Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Office of Science, Department of Energy who oversees the five National Quantum Information Science (QIS) Research Centers discusses the Department of Energy's investment in the QIS and developing the quantum workforce of the future. (Given at 11:05 a.m. EST.)
• Panel Discussion – Meet the Department of Energy's National
  The Directors of the five Department of Energy's Office of Science National Quantum Information Research Centers introduce their centers, the quantum research being done at their centers, and how they are working together to meet the quantum challenges facing our nation. (Given at 11:20 a.m. EST.)
• Panel Discussion – The Ideal Quantum Job Candidate
  Speakers from industry, academia, and a Department of Energy National Laboratory discuss what they are looking for in an ideal job candidate to work in their quantum workforce. (Given at 12:10 a.m. EST.)
• Preparing to Enter the Quantum Workforce
  Heather Lewandowski, Professor of Physics and Fellow of JILA, QED-C Workforce Technical Advisory Committee and Workforce Survey Task Force shares research on the vast job roles that will be needed in the quantum field in the few several years. Given at 1:10 p.m. EST.)
• Undergraduate Student Workshop
  Speakers from industry, academia, and national laboratories share guidance with the undergraduate community on how to pursue a graduate degree and career path in quantum and how to differentiate themselves. (Given at 1:30 p.m. EST.)
• Graduate Student - Post doc Workshop
  Speakers from industry, academia, and national laboratories share guidance with the graduate and post doc communities on how to search and apply for job in quantum and how to differentiate themselves. (Given at 1:30 p.m. EST.)

Event Exhibitors

Visit our exhibit area to meet the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science National Quantum Information Science (QIS) Research Centers including the national laboratories, academic, and industrial partners participating in these centers to learn more about education and career opportunities. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory will be available to discuss the importance of science communication and best practices.

Event ID: E000003833

Note: This event falls under Exemption D (Formal classroom training held at Federal facilities, which does not exhibit indicia of a formal conference as outlined in the Conference/Event Exemption Request Form.) Participation is contingent on application acceptance.

Workshop website hosted and maintained by Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL).