Episode 11: How to Celebrate 100 Years of Quantum Mechanics

Bard Professor Paul Cadden-Zimansky wants everyone from kindergarteners to CEOs to celebrate the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology in 2025. One of his goals for the initiative is to illustrate the many pathways to jobs in science and technology. He shares his own story that includes both a C in high school physics and a successful career as a professor and superconductivity researcher. Paul Cadden-Zimansky is an associate professor of physics and director of the Physics Program at Bard College. A condensed matter physicist, Paul earned his Ph.D. from Northwestern University and has held research appointments at Columbia University, Argonne National Laboratory, and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory.  Paul also has a background in the history and philosophy of science, holding a master's degree from the London School of Economics and is a former chair of the American Physical Society's Forum on the History and Philosophy of Physics.  He is currently a member of the International Year of Quantum Executive Committee convened by the Physical Society to coordinate a global celebration and public outreach campaign celebrating 100 years of quantum mechanics in 2025. Learn more at Quantum2025.org. Host Veronica Combs is a quantum tech editor, writer and PR professional. She manages public relations for quantum computing clients as an account manager with HKA Marketing Communications, the #1 agency in quantum tech PR. Veronica joined HKA from TechRepublic and has covered technology, healthcare and business strategy for more than 10 years. Connect with Veronica on LinkedIn:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicacombs/⁠⁠⁠ HKA Marketing Communications⁠⁠https://hkamarcom.com/