Quantum Innovation in Chicago
Home to two Department of Energy National Quantum Information Science Research Centers, two National Science Foundation Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes, and a growing number of quantum companies, the Midwest region is a leader in the charge to develop innovation quantum technologies and build an elite quantum workforce.
Career Advancement hosts signature quantum programs throughout the year to bring together scientists, engineers, and groundbreaking employers in Chicago’s innovative quantum science landscape.
CHICAGO QUANTUM RECRUITING FORUM
The annual Chicago Quantum Recruiting Forum brings together the rising generation of quantum scientists and engineers. This forum is an outstanding opportunity for students and trainees across the STEM disciplines interested in pursuing quantum information through physics, computing, or engineering to catalyze their careers. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with one another as well as leaders in the field, exploring quantum careers and academic pathways through an experiential immersion in quantum innovation.
We welcome participation from all students and faculty from the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE), academic and industry partners of the CQE, and any companies interested in hiring quantum-trained talent. The 2023 Chicago Quantum Recruiting Forum will be held on Friday, March 31st, 2023. Register here.
QUANTUM EMPLOYER SPOTLIGHT SERIES
The Quantum Employer Spotlight series provides an opportunity to hear from experts in the quantum industry throughout the year. Our next Quantum Employer Spotlight will occur on September 16th, 2022 featuring JP Morgan Chase.
QUANTUM PARTNERS
Thank you to partners such as Atom Computing, Cold Quanta, NanoPattern Technologies, IBM Quantum, ParityQC, JPMorgan Chase, and Quantum Machines, and to the Chicago Quantum Exchange for their support and partnership. If you are company in the quantum space and would like to get involved, please contact Tara Ford at taraford@uchicago.edu.
If you have any questions about access or to request any reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in these events such as ASL interpreting, captioned videos, Braille or electronic text, food options for individuals with dietary restrictions, etc. please contact the event organizer or Career Advancement at careeradvancement@uchicago.edu.