Sven Travis
Associate Professor of Media Design,
The New School
Quantum Computing for Social Research and Design
Thursday, October 28, 2021 | 3:00PM–3:45PM ET | Board 411, Poster Area, Exhibit Hall A, 200 Level
Viewing Location:
Philadelphia
Session Type:
Poster Session
Delivery Format:
Poster
The New School has started a revolutionary quantum computing initiative. Through quantum research and for-credit curriculum, this initiative has achieved significant progress. Impressively, nine of our students and three of our faculty/staff are among the first 96 quantum computing practitioners certified by IBM Skills Academy. We are pioneering the use of quantum technology in the fields of social research, quantum-influenced visual art, and quantum music composition and performance. Our work has incubated startups using quantum technology and opened pathways to prepare future leaders to help society accept and adopt this powerful and transformational technology. The New School’s focus on quantum computing is accelerating related focus on the areas of equity, algorithmic bias, and access. Our quantum initiative has won the prestigious IDG FutureEdge 50 Award in 2021. (https://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2021/04/12/2208352/0/en/CIO-Celebrates-Emerging-Technology-with-2021-FutureEdge-50-Awards.html)
