
Quantum Computing Basics - Janet Leahy
From What the Tech? by UCalgary Department of Computer Science
December 6, 2024 · 23 min
About this episode
In this episode, we chat with Janet Leahy about her work in quantum computing and her journey in computer science.
'What the Tech?' is a podcast powered by the Computer Science Department of UCalgary. Here to deconstruct complex computer science concepts, and explain what the tech is going on. In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Janet Leahy, Assistant Professor in the Computer Science department at UCalgary. We discuss Janet's work with quantum computing, her mentors, her journey to computer science, and more! If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to subscribe on whatever platform you're listening on. We encourage you to reach out to us, ask us questions about the show, or even suggest topics of interest to you! You can do so by following us on Instagram @uofc_cpsc. Music: Intro / Outro Nowhere Land by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4148-nowhere-land || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Background Loopster by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod || Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama || License: CC BY http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ I Knew a Guy by Kevin…
People in this episode
Host: UCalgary Department of Computer Science
Guest: Janet Leahy
Topics covered
- quantum computing
- computer science
- academic journey
- mentorship
- technology
Keywords
- quantum computing
- computer science
- mentors
- technology
- UCalgary
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: UCalgary Department of Computer Science
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