Do you have interest in applying the Quantum Theory to computer science and the development of technologies? Quantum Computing has the potential to solve problems and innovate computer science beyond the abilities of classical computing. Join this effort by learning the basic principles of quantum computing.
Quantum computing offers a non-conventional computational paradigm that has the potential to outperform existing computers. The mentor's work includes cryptography, especially provable-security in the presence of quantum attacks; quantum algorithms; computational complexity and theoretical computer science broadly.
The intern will read and learn basic principles of quantum computing, using quantum programming and simulation tools to test important quantum algorithms. Over the course of the summer they will perform a literature review to collect useful reference data, and program key algorithms. While applicants might not currently have experience in this area, by the end of the internship they will be able to explain basic concepts in quantum computing.
The mentor expects students to be self-driven. Mentees will be given flexibility to explore under the designated topic, and the mentor will be available to give feedback and advice. This is a part-time hybrid internship, with the expectation that the intern will work at least 200 hours over the course of the summer.
To learn more about the mentor's work, visit https://fangsong.info/
We strongly encourage students to apply who are from one or more systemically and historically excluded group, including but not limited to, non-cis-gendered students, girls, BIPOC, first-generation college-bound students, low-income/low-resourced students, students with disabilities, students who are neurodivergent, and those who speak a primary language other than English.
If you have any questions about the application, website technical issues and/or this position description, please contact Saturday Academy at ase@saturdayacademy.org. Do not contact the mentor directly. Contacting the mentor directly is grounds for disqualification of your ASE application.