Quantum Workshop

Statewide Quantum Computing
Working Group Workshop

Building a Quantum Future
for Arkansas

Dates: May 28th, 2026: 12pm-5pm
May 29th, 2026: 10am-4pm
Location: UA Little Rock
Emerging Analytics Center (EAC)
Computer Science Department

Event Overview

The Emerging Analytics Center (EAC) and the Computer Science Department at UA Little Rock invites participants to a collaborative two-day workshop focused on expanding research capacity and establishing a Statewide Quantum Computing Working Group.

The primary objective is to co-develop a shared Quantum Computing Curricula for use by academic institutions across the State of Arkansas.

What to Expect

  • Overview: curriculum development, research strategies, and institutional collaboration.
  • Curriculum Development: shared instructional materials, lecture modules, lab exercises, and project-based learning activities.
  • Research Strategy: best practices for research data management and use of quantum cloud services such as IBM or D-Wave.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: aligning curricular content across different programs and institutions.

Contact & Registration

For more information, check out the flyer or to inquire about an invitation, please contact:

Tom Coffin
tacoffin@ualr.edu

This event is supported by Arkansas NSF EPSCoR and the Economic Development Commission.