WG3 Quantum Physics and Society

This working group will focus on the relation between society and academia with respect to atom quantum physics and technology.

• Leader: Dr Veronica AHUFINGER (Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain)
• Vice leader: Dr Jordi MOMPART (Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain)

Tasks:

• Interfacing with policy makers.
• Provide an outreach platform beyond the standard opening days.
• Develop a best practice guide for outreach.
• Interact directly with decision makers at the highest level – both nationally and internationally.
• Address the geographic disequilibrium in quantum-high technology.

Activities:

• Seeking actively to influence policy on quantum-high-tech in Europe and nationally through reports
  and direct contact with decision makers.
• Directly attack the gender imbalance in the sciences at an early stage of education.

Milestones: Establishment of lasting direct contacts to decision makers.

Major Deliverables:

• Organisation of and contribution to at least eight outreach events.
• International outreach and vulgarisation of key research results from the network.
• Contributions to two summer schools.