Avery Leider

Background

About Avery Leider

I just graduated with my Ph.D in Computer Science from Seidenberg School at Pace University on May 16, 2022. I successfully defended my thesis on April 13, 2022. My graduate research in the area of quantum computing coupled with my experience in leadership in the military and my interest in advancing this field to the next generation of computer scientists and application developers, has prepared me for using my potential in quantum computing. My interest in this field was sparked by taking a course in quantum computing. Our class visited the IBM ThinkLab where IBM hosts such as Robert Sutor, PhD, addressed our group and led us to view quantum computers. I stood next to refrigeration cylinders taking pure energy enveloped in gold to 1negative 5 degrees millikelvin so we can dance with qubits! This was a defining moment in my education. It led me to choose "Investigation of Pedagogical Methods and Solutions for Quantum Computing" as my Ph.D research thesis under the guidance of my PhD Advisor, Dr Pauline Mosley. The goal of my research is to speed up the training time of quantum computing scientists by optimizing comprehension while also mitigating the negative STEM effects of gender on the learning outcomes. The initial design is simple, but as the capability of the quantum computer increases, it will be able to teach its own students as the ultimate cognitive tutor. As a researcher and instructor in the field, I have a strong understanding of how much more there is to learn and how hard it is now for a student to master this subject. I am actively researching what specific ideas clients need to know for the development of practical applications using their quantum computers. Prior to pursuing a career in research and education, I spent twenty-six years on Active and Reserve status in the U.S. Army where I achieved certification and accreditation of information systems, logistics, inventory, validation of artifacts for contracting to prove accurate delivery of computer services, software or hardware as promised, change management, communications, quality assurance, leadership of teams and 200+ person organizations. I have in my military experience over ten years Computer and Telecommunications Security experience, including cryptography used to secure data.