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Invited Speech: OQI Fellowship and Quantum Games by Dr. Russell Ceballos
Attendees: Professors: Dr. Mohammad Abdus Salam, Dr. Kapila Attele, Dr. Prabhakarrao Achanta, and Dr. Jan-Jo Chen
Students: Asim Gasmelseid, D'Kaila Price, Pradip Barvaliya, Kawanun Moore, Neha Pathan, Bralatei Toikumoh, Emiliano Casadero, Wasiu Adedamola, Amoni Midderhoff, and Reed Gahagan.

Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE)

Open Quantum Initiative Undergraduate Fellowship Program

 

Computer Science students eagerly engage with the exciting opportunities offered by the Open Quantum Initiative Undergraduate Fellowship Program, gaining insights and inspiration from the esteemed speaker Dr. Russell Ceballos.

On December 8, 2023, the Department of Computing, Information and Mathematical Sciences, and Technology (CIMST) at Chicago State University showcased its unwavering commitment to advancing education through a compelling presentation by Dr. Russell R Ceballos from Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE). The event introduced the highly anticipated Open Quantum Initiative (OQI) Undergraduate Fellowship Program offered by CQE, aimed at providing students at CSU with invaluable research experience in the realm of quantum science and engineering. The OQI Fellowship Program provides undergraduates with a unique chance to explore quantum information science and engineering (QISE) through hands-on projects in cutting-edge laboratories and research groups. This initiative not only facilitates connections with influential figures in academia and industry but also acts as a launchpad for students to explore diverse career paths in applied quantum research. Working on challenging QISE projects during the summer, students collaborate with research groups across prestigious institutions like the University of Chicago, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, and others. The program begins with an illuminating industry site visit to quantum-focused companies, such as IBM Research and HRL Laboratories, and concludes with the OQI Research Symposium, where participants showcase their groundbreaking research to a distinguished audience of current and past OQI cohorts, faculty, and industry partners.

Under the guidance of Dr. Jan-Jo Chen, Professor of the Computer Science, student Joseph Oluwole received this prestigious fellowship in 2022.

The event was graced by the presence of Dr. Mohammad Abdus Salam, Chairman of the CIMST Department, Dr. Kapila Attele, Dr. Prabhakarrao Achanta, and Dr. Jan-Jo Chen, who extended a warm welcome to esteemed speaker Dr. Russell R Ceballos from Chicago Quantum Exchange. This fellowship opportunity has not only enhanced the educational journey for the students but has also fostered stronger connections between academia and industry. We would like to thank Dr. Russell R Ceballos from Chicago Quantum Exchange for providing this prestigious fellowship opportunity to our students. 
   

Dr. Mohammad Abdus Salam, Chairman of the CIMST Department, Dr. Kapila Attele, and Dr. Jan-Jo Chen met with the speaker Dr. Russell R Ceballos, Assoc. Director of Curriculum and Education Partnership - Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE).