Jacob Siderman is a member of the first-ever class of the UCLA Master of Quantum Science and Technology (MQST) program and a Quantum Optoelectronics Graduate Intern at HRL Laboratories. Jacob joins host Veronica Combs to talk about the new quantum master’s program and what he’s learned at UCLA, HRL Laboratories and HKA, where he completed a previous internship.

Jacob is passionate about the development and deployment of novel and impactful quantum technologies. He has experience in Trapped Ion Qubit Research at UCLA, Quantum Optics, Ensemble Quantum Computing, Modeling/Simulation and Quantum Information & Algorithms. Jacob is preparing to join the workforce in quantum computing and laser physics.

Veronica is a quantum tech editor, writer and PR professional. She manages public relations for quantum computing and tech clients as an account manager with HKA Marketing Communications, the #1 agency in quantum tech PR. Veronica joined HKA from TechRepublic, where she was a senior writer. She has covered technology, healthcare and business strategy for more than 10 years.