Quantum physics is generally part of college physics curricula but is not always studied as part of secondary education or college physics taken by students in adjacent disciplines like engineering. Moreover, the subject matter is often challenging, even for instructors. In the context of the “quantum revolution” underway this is concerning for the training of…
Why I Changed My Name as a Female Scientist
I got married this summer. It was a small (by my standards) affair, yet an enormous effort to plan and coordinate for me and my...
Check out this article! (FADEx 2023)
No, not FedEx.... It's been a while, but I also wrote this article for IQUIST, the Illinois Quantum Information Science & Technology Center, a while...
Check out this article! (TQC 2023)
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An undergraduate conference as a graduate student
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Looking to study or research abroad? (List of resources)
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Applying to Graduate School
No matter at what stage of applying to graduate school you are, I’ve got some advice for you! I am also planning on having more...
No Work on Sundays
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