A Full Nobel Circle
Quite a few years ago, before HKA was born, I was a public information officer/science writer at the University of California, Irvine. I was a young writer, fresh from the grind of daily newspapers, and I welcomed the opportunity to...
How Awards Can Help Your Company Succeed
Gaining recognition and credibility through capturing notable awards is an essential part of business, but it is sometimes overlooked by emerging companies. Award recognition is a vehicle through which companies can achieve validation, draw in investors and partners, grow their...
Are Quantum Tech Companies Immune from a Recession?
Some Savvy Quantum Experts Weigh In The declining economy, both in the U.S. and overseas, has raised questions for those focused on the world of quantum technology. Is quantum tech immune to the broader economic decline? Or at least...
Getting to the Heart of Quantum
Before our PR agency threw itself headfirst into the world of quantum tech, we were an eclectic outfit. One favorite sector was nonprofit, with many HKA clients doing charitable work. As part of that world, I became accustomed to hearing,...
The Quantum State of Things
There is no shortage of quantum-focused conferences these days, although many are called a summit, a term that somehow sounds more inviting than a conference. Whatever it is called, an increasingly number of people are opining about the current state...
TOWER OF BABEL?
As an American, I’m guilty of being primarily a one-language person. Sure, I can understand and speak a bit of Spanish and Italian, due to long-ago high school and college courses. And living in southern California regularly brings opportunities to...
A Down-to-Earth Quantum Discussion for Businesspeople
As the owner of a PR agency with an enviable roster of quality quantum technology clients, I am reading a lot of articles and watching webinars I find somewhere between slightly perplexing and totally confusing. I am not a scientist...
Experts Agree: The Time is NOW for Quantum Ethics Discussion
Experts agree that the time to explore ethical issues as they relate to quantum technologies is now, not tomorrow. With initial commercial applications likely coming to market in the next 3 to 5 years, and powerful fault-tolerant systems possible within...
15-Year-Old Anisha and Her Journey to the Quantum Wonderland
Anisha Musti is unlike any other teenager I have ever met. And as we move into 2021, as our world faces a multitude of thorny issues, it is reassuring to recognize that the younger generation may, ultimately, come to the...
Quantum Computing Understanding Required for Industry to Grow
A recent article in Physics magazine addressed the need for better education in quantum physics for university students. The author, Katherine Wright, interviewed scientists and educators who explained just how outdated most undergraduate and even graduate-level courses are in this...