AMA's, Hearings, Tweets, and More on Quantum

Here are some available resources and happenings regarding the state of quantum computing. There's a lot there. (work in progress)

U.S. Congressional Hearings

U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce: Disrupter Series: Quantum Computing, 5-18-2018

• Mr. Michael Brett, CEO, QxBranch [Statement] {More: Wikipedia}
• Dr. Diana Franklin, Professor, University of Chicago [Statement]
• Dr. Christopher Monroe, Chief Scientist and Founder, IonQ, Professor of Physics, University of Maryland [Statement] {More: Wikipedia}
• Dr. Matthew Putman, Founder and CEO, Nanotronics [Statement] {More: Wikipedia}

U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: American Leadership in Quantum Technology, 10-24-2017

Panel 1:

• Dr. Carl J. Williams, acting director, Physical Measurement Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology [Statement]
• Dr. Jim Kurose, assistant director, Computer and Information Science and Engineering Directorate, National Science Foundation [Statement]
• Dr. John Stephen Binkley, acting director of science, U.S. Department of Energy [Statement]

Panel 2:

• Dr. Scott Crowder, vice president and chief technology officer for quantum computing, IBM Systems Group [Statement]
• Dr. Christopher Monroe, distinguished university professor & Bice Zorn Professor, Department of Physics, University of Maryland; founder and chief scientist, IonQ, Inc. [Statement]
• Dr. Supratik Guha, director, Nanoscience and Technology Division, Argonne National Laboratory; professor, Institute for Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago [Statement]

Bills

H.R.6227 - National Quantum Initiative Act

AMA’s

I'm Scott Aaronson, quantum computing/computational complexity researcher. AMA

IamA Quantum Computer Guy AMA!

Articles, Classes, Etc. 

ArsTechnica: Engineering tour de force births programmable optical quantum computer
The Economist: Quantum spring: The race is on to dominate quantum computing

edX: The Quantum Internet and Quantum Computers: How Will They Change the World?
edX: Quantum Cryptography
The Quantum Computing Report: News

Tweets

3 @HouseScience bills to create a national quantum strategy, advance reliable nuclear tech, & enhance DOE research are on the floor today. H.R. 6227, S.97, and H.R. 589. Watch the proceedings live below:https://t.co/bvoQ1IHDeD

— Sci,Space,&Tech Cmte (@HouseScience) September 13, 2018

Today was a successful day for the #quantum community! The @HouseCommerce heard from four incredibly bright scientists – including @UMDBPhysics and NPI’s own Dr. Chris Moore – about the need for expanded #quantum research
https://t.co/Z61aXlp3Qk

— National Photonics Initiative (@NatlPhotonics) May 18, 2018

#QuantumComputing For Dummies 😜 @ipfconline1 https://t.co/Gej2iJrjrO v/ @USC#AI pic.twitter.com/KbXUeqkqit

— Evan Kirstel (@evankirstel) September 4, 2018

The Committee has passed legislation to accelerate & coordinate public & private #quantum science research, standards, & workforce development. But what exactly IS #QuantumComputing? @ENERGY has a great explanation: https://t.co/0ndOEaGfN8 pic.twitter.com/1qgUmraWsA

— Sci,Space,&Tech Cmte (@HouseScience) August 10, 2018