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Sarah Sheldon: how a multidisciplinary mindset can turn quantum utility into quantum advantage

12 Feb 2025

Sarah Sheldon, an engineering physicist from IBM, talks to Joe McEntee about the company’s efforts to open up the next frontier in quantum computing – and why the emerging quantum technology industry is brimming with opportunity for ambitious scientists and engineers

Two women scientists working on a quantum computer suspended from a large metal frame
Life lessons Sarah Sheldon (right) enjoys the interdisciplinary nature of quantum technology, which allows her to be “constantly learning something new” from her IBM co-workers. (Courtesy: Connie Zhou for IBM)
IBM is on a mission to transform quantum computers from applied research endeavour to mainstream com

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