Upcoming Events
Events are subject to change
Events are subject to change
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 1:00 PM
Location TBD
Join us for our final seminar of the semester, a spark talk from JILA and NIST Fellow and CU Boulder Professor of Physics Konrad Lehnert. Professor Lehnert will be discussing his pioneering work on the technique of quantum metrology. Check out the event page for details.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 6:00 PM
Physics and Nanotechnology 120
Join us for a virtual workshop in quantum software design with Classiq! Learn how to use Classiq's simple and flexible software framework to design algorithms that can be applied directly to quantum computers. No need for prior knowledge of quantum algorithms - that's what the workshop is for!
Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 4:00 PM
Physics and Nanotechnology 110
Join us for our second seminar of the semester, a spark talk from UMN Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Gang Qiu. Check out the event page for details.
Thursday, April 4, 2024, 5:30 PM
Tate B55
Thursday, March 28, 2024, 5:30 PM
Tate B55
Join us for another paper reading session! This time we'll be discussing Rydberg arrays, whose exquisite control over individual and ensembles of atoms provides scalable applications in quantum metrology, computation, and simulation.
Thursday, March 14, 2024, 3:00 PM
PAN 130
Join us for our first seminar of the semester, a spark talk from UMN Professor of Chemistry Renee Frontiera. Professor Frontiera will discuss how she uses Raman spectroscopy to probe nanoscale dynamics in materials of interest for biology, materials science, and quantum science.
Thursday, February 29, 2024, 5:00 PM
Tate B65
Join us for our second reading session of the semester! We'll be discussing the famous "EPR Paradox" paper, which presents a first-principles study of the relationship between relativity, entanglement, and uncertainty.
Thursday, February 22, 2024, 4:00 PM
Physics and Nanotechnology 130
Join us for a tour of one of the MNC's cleanrooms. Learn how the nanotechnology crucial to making quantum science a reality gets fabricated!
Thursday, February 15, 2024, 5:00 PM
Tate B65
Join us for our first event of the semester, where we'll be discussing An Introduction to the Transmon Qubit for Electromagnetic Engineers. Learn the basics of superconducting quantum computing, ask questions, and meet peers interested in the field!
Thursday, November 30, 2023, 2:30 PM
Physics and Nanotechnology 120
Join us for our third seminar, a talk from Professor of Physics Vlad Pribiag. Professor Pribiag will give a talk on implementations of quantum technology.
Thursday, November 16, 2023, 6:00 PM
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Join us for our second seminar, a virtual spark talk from UC Berkeley Professor of Chemistry Michael Zuerch. Professor Zuerch will give a talk on quantum materials and ultrafast spectroscopy.
Friday, November 10, 2023, 1:30 PM
Keller 3-210
Join us to hear from industry professionals working in quantum computing at HRL Labs and Quantinuum. Ask any burning questions you have and hear about job opportunities in the field! Register for the event here.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 6:00 PM
Location: See event page for Zoom link
Have any burning questions about grad school? Attend a panel from current PhD students at UMN, UC Berkeley, CU Boulder, and MIT to hear advice on research, applications, and life as a grad student.
Wednesday, October 10, 17, 24, 2023, 3:30 PM
Bruininks 121 (1st session), Bruninks 330 (2nd and 3rd sessions)
MQA is partnering with IEEE UMN to present Qiskit Fall Fest 2023. Attend a series of workshops hosted by Qiskit-certified quantum researcher Onri Jay Benally to learn the basics of quantum circuit design and receive an IBM Qiskit certification!
Tuesday, October 3, 2023, 5:00 PM
Location: Tate Hall 301-20
Join us for our first seminar, a spark talk from UMN Professor of Physics Fiona Burnell. Professor Burnell will give a brief seminar introducing the central concepts of quantum physics and their applications in quantum science, followed by snacks and a discussion session.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 6:00 PM
Location: Physics and Nanotechnology 110
Attend our first ever event to learn about MQA, hear about our upcoming events, and meet the executive board. Snacks provided!