Shohini Ghose
Physicist & Educator | Championing Women in STEM
About
Dr. Shohini Ghose is a Professor of Physics at Wilfrid Laurier University and the Director of the Laurier Centre for Women in Science.
Her research focuses on quantum information and computation, earning her prestigious awards like the Rutherford Memorial Medal from the Canadian Association of Physicists. Ghose is also a passionate advocate for diversity in STEM fields, delivering TED Talks on the importance of supporting women in science.
Her keynotes share research-backed strategies to build inclusive workplaces and inspire the next generation of female leaders in technology and engineering.
Talks1
A beginner's guide to quantum computing
A quantum computer isn't just a more powerful version of the computers we use today; it's something else entirely, based on emerging scientific understanding -- and more than a bit of uncertainty. Enter the quantum wonderland with TED Fellow Shohini Ghose and learn how this technology holds the potential to transform medicine, create unbreakable encryption and even teleport information.
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