Credits: 3
A guided investigation and seminar course, in which advanced undergraduates assess potentially transformative applications of quantum technology. Students work in teams of two or three, with faculty guidance, to explore the research landscape across disciplines of interest to them, in order to assess promising new approaches for interdisciplinary, translational, pre-start-up, and/or start-up-ready quantum technology. Students read the relevant literature, examine the needs of potential technology users, and interact as needed with relevant faculty, students, postdocs, and potential customers and investors. For each of two projects per student team during the semester, a "case-study" is generated to assess and recommend possible paths forward for the quantum technology being assessed. Results can be provided to the researchers whose technology is assessed; and may inform new interdisciplinary research or translation.
Description
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C- in ENEE489Q or permission of instructor.A guided investigation and seminar course, in which advanced undergraduates assess potentially transformative applications of quantum technology. Students work in teams of two or three, with faculty guidance, to explore the research landscape across disciplines of interest to them, in order to assess promising new approaches for interdisciplinary, translational, pre-start-up, and/or start-up-ready quantum technology. Students read the relevant literature, examine the needs of potential technology users, and interact as needed with relevant faculty, students, postdocs, and potential customers and investors. For each of two projects per student team during the semester, a "case-study" is generated to assess and recommend possible paths forward for the quantum technology being assessed. Results can be provided to the researchers whose technology is assessed; and may inform new interdisciplinary research or translation.
Semesters Offered
Fall 2024, Fall 2025
TestudoLearning Outcomes
- Develop strength in assessing and communicating the challenges of interdisciplinary technology translation.
- Discern the present state of development of specific quantum technologies; identify the set of requirements (fundamental and practical) the technology will need to satisfy to meet a defined application (whether in basic science or ‘real-world’ use); and assess the prospects and best paths for the technology to meet the application requirements. Performing such assessments will require students to learn across multiple
- Become proficient in the oral and written presentation of their case-study results.