IBM HBCU Quantum Center

IBM HBCU Quantum Center Student Highlight of the week is Cornelius Bra’Jion Salonis. My name is Cornelius Bra’Jion Salonis, and I am a senior at Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in #Physics. As an IBM HBCU Quantum Center Scholar, this experience has profoundly shaped my academic and professional trajectory, particularly in #Quantum Information Science and Quantum Materials. The IBM HBCU Quantum Center not only deepened my scientific knowledge but aligned my academic pursuits with my evolving career goals, allowing me to merge my aspirations with the broader mission of advancing quantum science. As a Black physicist at an #HBCU, I have firsthand experience with the challenges and stigmas surrounding physics in minority communities. Through the IBM HBCU Quantum Center, I discovered the transformative potential of quantum science and the importance of diverse representation in the field. Engaging with scholars like Jada Emodogo, Johan Lingani, and Robert Coleman Jr., and participating in conferences, summer schools, and career fairs, I have refined my ambitions and contributed to my community by showcasing the wonders of physics". #quantum #quantumScience #HBCU #BlackExcellence #IBMHBCUSCHOLAR

We're so proud of Clarice Yekeh and her journey as a Quantum Engineer! Looking forward to your innovative research and what's to come after graduation! #womeninquantum #howarduniversity #CQE #uchicago #ibmhbcuquantumcenter #blackinquantum

Women In Quantum Research Seminar Series Join Us once a month as we highlight and celebrate contributions and the forward-looking impact on women in Quantum Information. Women In Quantum Research Seminar Series. Theme: Access + Persistence in Quantum Information Science Guest Speakers Kayla Lee, PhD, Global Lead, IBM Quantum Ecosystem Growth Co-Founder of IBM HBCU Quantum Center Victoria Adebayo Graduate Researcher Harvard University Applied Physics

Drumroll, please! Today is the day, and now is the time! The IBM HBCU Quantum Center is live for the #Women in #Quantum Series, and we’re streaming right now on LinkedIn and YouTube! Join us for this exciting event! 🎉 😀 https://lnkd.in/gTdDriPG

The application period for the 2025 WDTS Outreach Mini-semester program at Brookhaven Lab is currently open for STEM undergraduates! Please check our website for information on eligibility requirements and how to apply: https://bit.ly/3thY2T4

Another #reminder of our amazing event coming up! Join Us once a month as we highlight and celebrate contributions and the forward- looking impact on #women in #Quantum Information. Sign up using the link: https://lnkd.in/gQ9EC2g2 

**Reminder** This Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 4:30 PM, the IBM HBCU Quantum Center will be live at Spelman College for the #Women in #Quantum Series. Please register using the link below for more details and location information. If you're out of state, don't worry! Save the date and register—IBM HBCU Quantum Center will also be live-streaming on LinkedIn and YouTube! Link: https://lnkd.in/gQ9EC2g2 

Good day!! Last week, the IBM HBCU Quantum Center started with an #amazing opening meeting where 70+ people joined virtually through zoom! Coming up on September 26, 2024 at Spelman College the IBM HBCU Quantum Center is proud to begin the #Women in #Quantum series. Below we have the flyer and click the link to register! https://lnkd.in/gQ9EC2g2

Happy New Month, Everyone! September marks the four-year anniversary of the IBM HBCU Quantum Center and our ongoing mission to create a pipeline of success for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. We are dedicated to preparing students for careers in quantum research. This September also ushers in the beginning of the IBM HBCU Quantum Center's Women in Quantum Series, which will be held in person at Spelman College. We are excited to highlight Dr. Kayla Lee, PhD Lee who on September 26, 2024, will be a featured speaker at the up-coming Women in Quantum series panel discussion. Dr. Lee earned her B.S. in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Hampton University before pursuing her master's and Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology at Harvard University. Currently, she leads strategic alliances at IBM Quantum and is the co-founder of the IBM HBCU Quantum Center. Dr. Lee is a remarkable example of a woman in quantum who not only thrives but also creates an ecosystem of excellence through #HBCUs. If you want more information about Kayla Lee, PhD and the IBM HBCU Quantum Center please click the link: https://lnkd.in/gvGKuj5B

The countdown continues, in just 7 days the IBM HBCU Quantum Center will host our opening meeting! Again, all are invited to join! Our spotlight testimonial of this week is Jada Emodogo. This is what she has to say about her IBM HBCU Quantum Center #experience. "Greetings! I am Jada Emodogo, a recent #Physics #graduate of Jackson State University... One of the most #impactful moments, for me, as a IBM HBCU Quantum Center #Scholar was when the IBM HBCU Quantum Center brought all [the] #Scholars together at the March 2024 NSBE Professionals | National Society of Black Engineers #Conference. There, we were granted #unprecedented access to #professionals in the field, and we forged #connections that extend far beyond a typical cohort. Theses like-minded individuals are not just my peers—they are my future #colleagues. Connecting with them has given me a deep sense of #belonging and #reassurance, knowing that I’m surrounded by people who share my passion and vision. It’s empowering to realize that we’re not just building our careers together—we’re building a future where we can uplift and support one another every step of the way. At the conference, I had the privilege of co-moderating the panel “#Entrepreneurship & Innovation in Quantum” alongside fellow scholar Cornelius Bra’Jion Salonis. The IBM HBCU Quantum Center has been pivotal in shaping my academic and professional journey. The resources and support provided by the IBM HBCU Quantum Center were instrumental in my #acceptance into the Harvard University Quantum Initiative (HQI) #Post-Baccalaureate Program. The Center also enabled me to attend the Harvard University #Quantum Noir conference, where my experiences were featured in the Harvard University #Gazette, further highlighting the Center’s commitment to nurturing emerging #scholars in #quantum research.”