University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa students who joined the Lab this summer included:

Arun Persaud (l) and Kian Leonard. (Credit: Maureen Thaete)

Name: Kian Leonard

Project title: Quantum Information Science and Qubit Synthesis far from Equilibrium

Mentor: Arun Persaud

Student quote: “Being an intern at LBNL has been an inspiring and enriching experience. The atmosphere is tangible, with the sheer number of passionate people in any given space.  Working here has shown me how cool it can be to contribute to the collaborative effort of a large scientific project.”

Jacob Romeo (l) and Arun Persaud. (Credit: Maureen Thaete)

Name: Jacob Romeo

Project title: Quantum Information Science and Qubit Synthesis far from Equilibrium

Mentor: Arun Persaud

Student quote: “Even as a graduate student, I have learned a lot at Berkeley Lab. The people here are a brilliant and amazing group. I hope to continue research on quantum information science, as this is the future of computing!”

Arun Persaud (l) and Jhon Bulosan. (Credit: Maureen Thaete)

Name: Jhon Bulosan

Project title: Quantum Information Science and Qubit Synthesis far from Equilibrium

Mentor: Arun Persaud

Student quote: “Coming from a mathematics-focused background, interning here has given me the opportunity to expand my skills in experimental fields and find ways to apply my previous knowledge in ways that cannot be done in a classroom.”

Arun Persaud (l) and Jai Ceraso. (Credit: Maureen Thaete)

Name: Jai Ceraso

Project title: Quantum Information Science and Qubit Synthesis far from Equilibrium

Mentor: Arun Persaud

Student quote: “Interning with ATAP’s Fusion Science & Ion Beam Technology Program is an incredible opportunity. I am excited to work with a world-class team to define what is possible for the next generation of quantum computers.”

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