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Daisy Shearer @QuantumDaisy

Quantum physicist turned science communicator, writer & educator

Joined July 2013
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I'm now on Bluesky! bsky.app/profile/quantumdais…
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Yesterday marked the grand opening of the UK's National Quantum Computing Centre! We welcomed Lord Vallance and many other stakeholders and collaborators across the UK quantum ecosystem 🎉 It was a great opportunity to showcase the breadth of the NQCC's programme and our work!
Glass doors with a banner that says Opening ceremony of the NQCC's main facility.

ALT Glass doors with a banner that says Opening ceremony of the NQCC's main facility.

Members of NQCC staff leaning over a balcony and standing on stairs looking down to watch Minister Vallance's speech.

ALT Members of NQCC staff leaning over a balcony and standing on stairs looking down to watch Minister Vallance's speech.

A white femme(ish) presenting person wearing glasses and a navy blazer smiling in front of a large monitor about the UK quantum Hackathon.

ALT A white femme(ish) presenting person wearing glasses and a navy blazer smiling in front of a large monitor about the UK quantum Hackathon.

A plaque that says 'The National Quantum Computing Centre's main facility officially opened by Lord Vallance KCB FRS FMedSci FRCP HonFREng Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation on 25th October, 2024'

ALT A plaque that says 'The National Quantum Computing Centre's main facility officially opened by Lord Vallance KCB FRS FMedSci FRCP HonFREng Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation on 25th October, 2024'
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Such a huge milestone for us!
National Quantum Computing Centre@nqcc_official
25 Oct 2024
We are delighted to announce that the NQCC's facility has been inaugurated this morning by the Minister of Science, Research and Innovation, Lord Vallance gov.uk/government/news/new-n… #quantumcomputing #quantum
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We're all set up for @nqcc_official's UK Quantum Hackathon 2024! This event is always a highlight of the year - good luck to all of the teams participating this year! #UKQHack24
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I can't quite believe that the UK Quantum Hackathon is next week! Last year's event was incredible and I can't wait to see the learning and innovation that goes on this year 🧑‍💻
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Really excited that we now have an X account at the NQCC! Watch this space for updates and info from the UK's National Laboratory for Quantum Computing ⚛️
National Quantum Computing Centre@nqcc_official
9 Jul 2024
Introducing the official NQCC X account! Follow us for updates and insights in the quantum computing landscape. #NQCC#QuantumComputing#Quantum
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As a quantum-focused educator, science communicator, and public engagement practitioner I am so excited to see what next year brings as part of the Year of Quantum which the UN recently announced! quantum2025.org/en/
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Are you a master’s student, doctoral student, or early career researcher interested in quantum computing? We’re accepting applications for the NQCC’s UK Quantum Hackathon 2024, which will take place from 22 to 24 July 2024! Apply now: engagementhub.ukri.org/stfc-…

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Are you an early career physicist with a passion for science communication or a communicator with a passion for physics? The Insitute of Physics Early Career Physics Communicator Award is now open for submissions! The deadline is 22nd March. More info: iop.org/physics-community/sp…

Early Career Physics Communicator Award | Institute of Physics

Apply now for the prize for people at the start of their physics careers who organise activities to support and encourage excellent communication of physics.

iop.org
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The National Quantum Computing Centre's Annual Report was published yesterday! It's worth a read if you're interested in learning more about our programme⚛️ nqcc.ac.uk/wp-content/upload…
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It was great to exhibit @Oxford_IF events earlier this week! Despite being an intimidating subject, we think that everyone can understand the basics and impact of quantum computing ⚛️💻 I'm so proud of our awesome volunteers for their hard work at our recent outreach events!
A stand at a public engagement event. There are tables with national quantum computing centre tablecloths, banners with information about quantum computing and volunteers speaking to members of the general public. There is also a ripple tank demo showing interference and wave physics.

ALT A stand at a public engagement event. There are tables with national quantum computing centre tablecloths, banners with information about quantum computing and volunteers speaking to members of the general public. There is also a ripple tank demo showing interference and wave physics.

A stand at a public engagement event. There are tables with national quantum computing centre tablecloths, banners with information about quantum computing and volunteers speaking to members of the general public. There is also a ripple tank demo showing interference and wave physics.

ALT A stand at a public engagement event. There are tables with national quantum computing centre tablecloths, banners with information about quantum computing and volunteers speaking to members of the general public. There is also a ripple tank demo showing interference and wave physics.

A stand at a public engagement event. There are tables with national quantum computing centre tablecloths, banners with information about quantum computing and NQCC outreach volunteers. There is also a ripple tank demo showing interference and wave physics and other quantum computing demos.

ALT A stand at a public engagement event. There are tables with national quantum computing centre tablecloths, banners with information about quantum computing and NQCC outreach volunteers. There is also a ripple tank demo showing interference and wave physics and other quantum computing demos.

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Reminder that we have a great placement year opportunity in science communication at the National Quantum Computing Centre for UK undergraduates⚛️ Apply here by 12th November: careersportal.co.uk/UKRI-car… #PlacementStudent #IndustrialPlacement #SandwichYear #StudentPlacement
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Yesterday was our first time exhibiting at New Scientist Live! As always, it was great to get out there to do some science communication and represent the NQCC ⚛️ Special thanks to my fantastic outreach volunteers and our intern Alex who did our initial stand design!
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It's 1 year since I started in my outreach and engagement job! Pivoting away from academic physics research into an education and science communication role was a great decision for me and I feel so much more fulfilled in my work 😊
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📣 Student placement opportunity! We're hiring an industrial placement student to work with me on the NQCC's public engagement activities. This is a 12-month placement starting in June 2024 and is ideal for UK students doing a placement year as part of their undergraduate degree.
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If you have a passion for quantum and science communication, then this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and work with the lovely NQCC team! Apply here: careersportal.co.uk/UKRI-car… More information on the placement scheme: stfccareers.co.uk/students/ #LifeAtUKRI
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Very excited for the NQCC's UK Quantum Hackathon today and tomorrow! Good luck to all of the teams #UKQHack23
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The NQCC stand is all ready to go for @DaresburyLab open day! Come along to find us in the Hartree Centre if you want to learn about quantum computing ⚛️ #DLOpen23
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We had such a great time at Daresbury Open Day again today! Our Grover's Algorithm challenge was especially popular 👩‍💻 Let's see if anyone can beat the current record of 45 seconds to build the quantum algorithm on Saturday ⏲️ #DLOpen23
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We had a great time today at Daresbury Open Day talking to all kinds of students about quantum computing! Bring on tomorrow 😊 Thanks to our fantastic NQCC volunteers for supporting our stand ⚛️ #DLOpen23
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