Quantum Computing: A gentle introduction for Liberal Arts Institutions

Levi Goldberg is a junior at Earlham College who is double majoring in Mathematics and Accounting with a minor in Computer Science. His research for this project focused on quantum teleportation and its applications in quantum cryptography. After graduation, he plans to do something, but has no idea what that may be. In his spare time, he enjoys playing tabletop RPGs and going on runs with his dog.

Shun Suzuki is a sophomore student from Japan currently studying at Earlham College. He is majoring in Computer Science with a strong interest in artificial intelligence. His research aims to deepen his knowledge and expertise in this field. He enjoys watching anime in his free time.

Dr. Javier Orduz holds the distinguished position of Visiting Assistant Professor at Earlham College and also serves as an Instructor at Baylor University. In his academic course, he embodies an all-rounder that rests on technological expertise with an edge of ambition. Displays of such versatility are echoed in his research, publishing works, teaching style, and foray into deeper areas carried out among friends who share similar interests. A Research Scholar and instructor of Computer Science, he first began his journey at Baylor University in Texas. He moved on from these deep roots to spend more than five years as a postdoctoral scholar and assistant professor of computer science and applied math at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM).

The impact of Dr. Orduz does not stop in the walls academia And his commitment to the massive potential of quantum computing in Latin America is evident by being at the frontend as the coordinator at QMexico. He has been unstoppable in driving forward the efforts to bring quantum computing education and research into this vibrant educational ecosystem. As a Research Scientist he tackles forays into quantum machine learning and prepares the future of this field with creative algorithmic solutions. With his mentorship, Dr. Orduz is also dedicated to the LatinX AI community by mentoring and fostering (in multiple ways) the representation of underrepresented cohorts in AI.