Women in quantum computing

 

Women in quantum

To celebrate International Women's Day, we asked women from the Hub team to share their thoughts and experience in different areas of the quantum computing world. Professor Viv Kendon, and Dr Steph Foulds, from the University of Strathclyde, are joined by Dr Carolyn Ten Holter from the University of Oxford, and Imogen Forbes from the University of Bristol. Watch our four short videos to hear what they have to say.

 

 

Firstly we asked "What advice would you give to women who want to work in quantum computing?" Ranging from practical advice on building quantum knowledge, to tips on getting your feet in the door, the video also highlights the wide range of careers that quantum offers across a diverse range of disciplines.

 

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Next we asked "What excites you about working in quantum computing?".  In a field with as much potential as quantum computing, providing a single answer is not simple. From potential applications to pure science, it is clear that our interviewees all have a shared passion for their work in the field.

 

 

We then asked "What is it like being a woman in quantum computing?" Quantum computing, much like STEM as a whole, has seen an underrepresentation of women. Our interviewees offer a range of views that highlight the challenges faced but also an environment that is hopefully moving in the right direction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finally, we wanted our interviewees to share a little about their routes to the field of quantum computing.  Asked "How did you become involved in quantum computing?", they share the diverse paths and motivations that led each to their current roles.