Bridging Worlds: Ria Chakraborty’s Journey in Quantum Tech and Policy
In a recent episode of Women in Quantum Computing (WIQC), host Candace Gillhoolley engaged in a profound dialogue with Ria Chakraborty, a trailblazer in the realms of quantum technology and policy. The conversation traversed Chakraborty’s experiences as a young woman navigating the complex landscape of STEM, her passionate curiosity, and her efforts in connecting the […]
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Surviving Setbacks and Building Confidence: Women Leading in Quantum with Alicia Welden
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Frank
- July 9, 2026
- academic research
- CareerPath
- cognitive overload
- Complex Systems
- confidence building
- defense applications
- government funding
- Intersectionality
- listening skills
- mentorship
- molecular modeling
- postdoctoral research
- quantum algorithms
- quantum chemistry
- quantum hardware
- QuantumChemistry
- science outreach
- scientific communication
- scientific progress
- Supply Chain Optimization
- transferable skills
- women in STEM
- womenintech
Welcome back to WIQC: Women in Quantum Conversations. In this episode, host Candace Gillhoolley dives deep into the life and career of Alicia Welden, a theoretical chemist who navigates the intriguing realms of quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and complex systems. Alicia’s journey from the serene landscapes of rural New Jersey to the frontlines of scientific […]
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Charting the Quantum Frontier: Sahar Ben Rached’s Journey from Stargazing to Quantum Computing
Quantum computing represents one of the most profound advances of our age, promising to revolutionize problems far beyond the limits of classical computing. But what does it take to journey from childhood wonder to pioneering this frontier? In our latest episode of Women in Quantum, host Candace Gillhooley sits down with Sahar Ben Rached, a […]
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Embrace Imagination: The Key to Breaking into Quantum Computing
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Frank
- May 20, 2026
- AI and Quantum Computing
- climate technology
- energy optimization
- future of computing
- future technology
- girls in stem
- Imagination
- practical quantum advantage
- quantum advantage
- quantum applications
- Quantum Innovation
- quantum researcher
- Quantum Science
- stem careers
- Women in Quantum
- women in science
- women in STEM
- Women in Tech
For many, quantum computing feels like stepping into a world that’s both intimidating and fascinating. Yet, after a conversation with Harshita Gandhi, a trailblazer in quantum computing and machine learning research, it’s clear that you don’t need to conform to the traditional STEM profile to make a significant impact in this field. In a captivating […]
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Who was Ada Lovelace How She Changed Programming Forever
Imagine if the very foundation of our technological world today came from a single visionary’s pen in 1843. Think about your smartphone, the algorithms curating your playlists, even the artificial intelligence morphing industries, all springing from the mind of a woman whose era hadn’t even witnessed the advent of electric light. Fascinated? You should be, […]
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Making Commodore 64 Software In 1983
The Commodore 64 is where I learned to code. In this archival video, learn how software development has changed (and hasn’t) in the past 40 years. From my archives – this excerpt from my 16mm print of the 1983 film “Making It Young” about young Canadians who are making their own way in the world. […]
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How to Avoid and Manage Invoice Fraud with Applied Ai
Join Noelle Silver for This Week in Applied Ai to see how to Avoid and Manage Invoice Fraud with Applied Ai.
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Lightning on Jupiter Explains Unsolved Mystery
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Frank
- March 13, 2021
- ammonia
- astronomy
- Astrophysics
- atmosphere
- becky smethurst
- clouds
- college life
- dr becky
- Electricity
- female physicist
- female scientist
- great red spot
- hail
- juno
- jupiter
- lightning
- methane
- mushballs
- observations
- phdlife
- Physics
- planets
- rebecca smethurst
- Research
- science
- science mystery
- solar system
- space images
- space mission
- static electricity
- storm
- thunder
- unsolved mystery
- Water
- water on jupiter
- Weather
- women in science
- women in STEM
Ammonia and water mix in Jupiter’s atmosphere to give some pretty epic lightning and giant hail that’s been dubbed “mushballs”. Dr. Becky explains.
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