I am really inspired to learn more about quantum computing, but I am still early in my Electrical Engineering program and have not taken many major-specific courses yet. Obviously, I am grateful to be part of this community for guidance, but I want to understand what the best path forward looks like from here. Should I try to get involved in a research lab on campus, or focus on finding online courses that build quantum foundations? It seems like a lot of internships expect you to already have quantum skills, which makes it hard to know where to start when those skills are exactly what I am trying to learn. For those who were in a similar position early on, what did you do to start building experience and credibility in this field? Any specific resources, projects, or programs you would recommend?

Hi everyone, I hope you are all doing well. I have a question for you guys regarding my class schedule for my last semester. I am picking my Electrical Engineering electives, and I need help picking my electives. I have to take two, and I have the option to take Quantum Computing (Undergraduate or Graduate), Digital Signal Processing, and Introduction to Photonics. Which two electives should I pick as someone who aspires to be a quantum engineer someday?

Hi guys! I hope everyone has had a successful week. I am currently working on tailoring my resume as I am applying to quantum engineering jobs/internships. I need some help with my resume which I have attached below. Some questions I have are what should I focus on adding/ removing from my resume? From an employer's standpoint, what is missing in this resume? and how can I best utilize the current skills that I have developed to communicate my readiness for working in quantum? Any input would help as I don't have much experience with this :-/...

What was your initial drive to want to build a career in quantum computing? It’s not like CS where it’s perceived as an “easy career that pays well”. For me, I started with the simple notion “I like computers, and quantum computing seems like a more interesting and advanced version of normal computers”. Of course my first inclination was a little naive, but that’s OK. It eventually grew into a genuine passion. I feel like everyone’s interests originate from some visceral and unconscious gut feeling and can build to a true passion with real experience. What was your gut feeling that has drawn you in to quantum computing? I shared my naive start, so it’s OK if yours is simple too.

Can anyone tell me who this is? Hint: he’s a microwave/RF engineer… I just landed in DC; I’m already failing at my goal of traveling less this semester.