The University of Mount Union is hosting a Quantum Computing Workshop on Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. in Mount Union's Center for Data Science and AI. This workshop is free to attend for high school and college students, as well as industry professionals. Lunch is included as part of the day. A poster session will follow the day’s talks. If you are a student, you have the option to submit an abstract to present a poster.
Sponsored by:
- Dean Sandy Madar
- The Society for Physics Students Club
- The Data Science Club
- The Women in Physics Club
- The Women Inspiring Future Innovations Club
Schedule of Events
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8:30 - 9:10 |
Registration |
Tolerton Hood Hall (TH) Lobby |
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9:10 - 9:20 |
Opening Remarks |
TH 102 |
Connor Good + Organizers |
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9:20 - 10:50 |
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics |
TH 102 |
Connor Good + Dr. Robert Ekey |
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11:00 - 12:30 |
Introduction to Qubits and Quantum Gates |
TH 102 |
Emily Owens + Dr. Julie Butler |
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12:30 - 1:30 |
Lunch |
TH 102, 200A, 200B, 201, 230 |
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1:30 - 3:00 |
Creating Quantum Circuits with IBM Composer |
TH 102 |
Rell Smith + Dr. Julie Butler |
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3:10 - 4:00 |
Session 4 - Research Talks |
TH 102, 200A, 200B, 201, 230 |
Various Mount Union Faculty, Alumni, External Experts |
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4:00 - 5:00 |
Poster Session |
TH 102 |
Mount Union students, students from surrounding colleges and universities |
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5:00 - 5:30 |
Closing and Awards |
TH 102 |
Connor Good + Organizers |