Science + Science Writing: Weird science: Case studies in communicating quantum physics
As quantum computers transition from academic curiosities to marketable products, more journalists and communicators are grappling with the underlying science. Quantum physics has a reputation for being abstruse and technical, and it can be difficult to communicate a new discovery about the quantum world without resorting to clichés. This session will examine trends in quantum computing coverage and explore the ways that researchers, communicators and reporters view the challenge of communicating this subject with words and images.
Social media hashtag: #Quantumania
- Time:
- Sunday, October 14th, 11:30 am to 12:30 pmAdd to Calendar
- Location:
- Jack Morton Auditorium
- Speaker(s):
- Emily EdwardsDirector of communications and outreach for the Joint Quantum Institute, University of Maryland
- Elizabeth GibneySenior reporter, Nature
- Christopher MonroeDistinguished University Professor & Bice Seci-Zorn Professor, Department of Physics, Joint Quantum Institute, and Center for Quantum Information and Computer Science, University of Maryland
- Chad OrzelAssociate professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Union College, Schenectady, New York
- Moderator(s):
- Curt SupleeFreelance science writer, Washington, D.C.
