Dr. Raymond E. Samuel Attends NSF Quantum Research Showcase 2024
Washington, D.C.
Dr. Raymond E. Samuel, a professor of Biology and director of the Samuel Research Team at North Carolina A&T State University, attended the NSF Quantum Research Showcase on Monday, April 29th, at the NSF Headquarters. The event highlighted groundbreaking advancements in quantum research and fostered collaboration among leading scientists and policymakers.
The showcase began with brief opening remarks from several distinguished officials. Gretchen Campbell, Director of the National Quantum Coordination Office at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, kicked off the event. She was followed by Denise Caldwell, Assistant Director for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS), and James Moore III, Assistant Director for STEM Education (EDU).
Erwin Gianchandani, Assistant Director for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP), also addressed the attendees, along with Don Millard, Deputy Assistant Director for Engineering, and Irina Dolinskaya, Deputy Division Director for Computing and Communication Foundations within the Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE). Each speaker emphasized the importance of quantum research and its potential to revolutionize various scientific and technological fields.
On Tuesday, April 30th, the showcase continued at the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill, drawing attention from policymakers and the scientific community alike. Keynote remarks featured notable speakers, including NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan, Rep. Frank Lucas, Chair of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Ranking Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, and Rep. Haley Stevens, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Dr. Samuel’s is committed to advancing quantum research at NC A&T and leveraging new scientific insights to benefit the broader academic and research communities. The event provided a platform for discussing the latest developments in quantum science and exploring future research collaborations across the nation.