Quantum Partnership Workshop at SURF

Jul 15, 2024, 4:30 PM → Jul 16, 2024, 3:00 PM US/Mountain

Classroom (Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center)

The Quantum Partnership Workshop is a collaborative gathering at the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center, near the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in Lead, SD. The workshop is organized by the Great Plains Network (GPN) and The Institute for Underground Science at SURF, in partnership with the South Dakota Quantum Center initiative. This event is designed to foster synergies and forge new connections within the quantum research community.

 

Date: Monday, July 15 - Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Location: Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center, Lead, South Dakota

 

The workshop will feature insightful presentations and discussions, including:

 

• Institutional Overviews: Gain comprehensive insights into the missions and visions of key institutions driving quantum research, including SURF, Great Plains Network, Dakota State University, and SD Mines.
• Quantum Initiatives: Delve into the latest developments and initiatives spearheaded by the SD Quantum Center, GPN Quantum Network, and High-Performance Computing (HPC) endeavors.
• Quantum Curriculum: Explore the evolving landscape of quantum education and training, examining strategies for curriculum development and implementation.
• Brainstorming Forum on Partnerships and Next Steps: Engage in dynamic discussions aimed at identifying collaborative opportunities and charting the course for future quantum endeavors.

Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to join a surface tour of the Yates Hoistroom at SURF.

 

The workshop will kick off on Monday, July 15 at 4:30 p.m. MT with an evening of networking and camaraderie at the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center. Enjoy refreshments and connect with fellow attendees while immersing yourself in the story of the region, including the creation of the deepest gold mine in the Northern Hemisphere, to Nobel-Prize-winning science, to secrets of the universe still being uncovered at SURF. 

 

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of transformative dialogue shaping the future of quantum exploration. Join us at the Quantum Partnership Workshop and be at the forefront of quantum innovation and collaboration.

 

Monday, July 15

4:30 PM → 6:00 PM Opening Reception

The workshop will kick off on Monday, July 15 with an evening of networking and camaraderie at the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center. Enjoy refreshments and connect with fellow attendees while immersing yourself in the story of the region, including the creation of the deepest gold mine in the Northern Hemisphere, to Nobel-Prize-winning science, to secrets of the universe still being uncovered at SURF.

Tuesday, July 16

9:00 AM → 9:05 AM Welcome and Introductions

9:05 AM → 9:25 AM Institutional Overview: SURF

9:25 AM → 9:45 AM Institutional Overview: Dakota State University

9:45 AM → 10:05 AM Institutional Overview: SD Mines

10:05 AM → 10:25 AM Institutional Overview: Great Plains Network

10:25 AM → 10:35 AM Break

10:35 AM → 10:55 AM Quantum Initiatives: SD Quantum Center

10:55 AM → 11:15 AM Quantum Initiatives: GPN Quantum Network

11:15 AM → 11:35 AM Quantum Initiatives: SURF

11:35 AM → 12:30 PM Lunch and Learn: Surface Tour, Safety Briefing and Cultural Awareness

12:30 PM → 1:00 PM Quantum Curriculum

1:00 PM → 1:45 PM Brainstorm Forum on Partnerships and Next Steps

1:45 PM → 2:00 PM Recap and Feedback

2:00 PM → 3:00 PM Surface Tour: Yates Hoistroom Tour and Ethnobotanical Garden visit

Travel to Yates Hoist (20 min) and Sacred Gardens (20 min)