The following story originally appeared on the web site for the School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics. – Ed.
Charles Tahan ’00, a physicist and nationwide leader in quantum data science, would be the featured speaker for the inaugural School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics Joint Colloquium.
Scheduled for Nov. 7 at 4 p.m. in Small Hall, Room 110, the occasion is open to the general public and can carry collectively students, college students and professionals from throughout William & Mary.
Tahan earned a B.S. in physics and pc science from William & Mary and presently serves as a associate at Microsoft Quantum the place he leads technical groups in constructing quantum computer systems and shaping industry-wide technique. Prior to becoming a member of Microsoft, Tahan led the National Quantum Initiative as assistant director for quantum data science and director of the nationwide quantum coordination workplace on the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Tahan’s speak, “Accelerating the Future of Computing,” will focus on how quantum data science is making a foundational shift in computing and knowledge know-how and discover how future techniques merging classical high-performance computing, synthetic intelligence and quantum accelerators might clear up issues exponentially sooner than present machines. There shall be a Q&A session, providing a chance for college kids and college to have interaction with a leader in quantum know-how, in addition to a brief reception afterwards.
The joint colloquium marks a major step in fostering collaboration throughout the college and goals to spark interdisciplinary analysis and innovation. The colloquium displays William & Mary’s broader dedication to advancing integrative science and supporting the college’s Vision 2026 priorities of data and impact.