Daniel Claudino is a Research Scientist in the Quantum Computational Science Group in the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and affiliated with the Quantum Science Center, one of the five National QIS Research Centers. His main interests lie in quantum simulation, with focus on quantum chemistry, and various aspects of quantum software, spanning simulators, frameworks, compilers, programming languages, and integration with high-performance computi...

The Trump administration is making sweeping changes to implement a broad new agenda, which includes tax reform and trade and tariff policy. The GOP-controlled Congress is working to support the president’s agenda through legislation. This webinar will focus on the negotiations around the expiring provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, other tax provisions that will be included in the discussions, and the budget implications of...

You may have come across the concept of fixed vs. growth mindsets at some point in your education or career. The idea boils down to the differences between the two: a fixed mindset means that someone regards their skills and abilities as unchanging whereas a growth mindset views intelligence, skills and abilities as dynamic and improvable. You will learn:The defining characteristics of a fixed vs. growth mindset.How to embrace a growth mindset...

An Overview of Early Retirement (VERA) for Federal EmployeesUnderstanding the Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) and how it applies to FERS employeesEligibility requirements and how to determine if you're eligible for early retirementHow your pension is calculated and what to expect in benefitsUnderstanding Your VERA OptionsHealthcare options: Navigating FEHB and Medicare for early retireesUnderstanding the impact of early retirement...

Please join BENS SE members and their spouses or guests at The Buckhead Club for our annual Southeast BENS Dining Out. This highly-anticipated annual event allows us to gather together while showing appreciation for our fellow members and their spouses who support what we do with BENS as we continue to build the strong community we have in the Southeast. Mr. John Cloutier, Director for Strategic Intelligence and Global Security at The Coca-Col...

Think fast! What were you doing in the early 1980s? Watching MTV? Buying neon leg warmers at Kmart? Rocking a Commodore 64? Or maybe you weren’t even born yet? Here’s something you might not know. The two most popular file protocols—NFS and SMB—were also invented in the early ‘80s. Amazingly, they’re still going strong, even if the architectures that run them are showing their age. If you think it might be t...

AI has changed how we discover information. No longer limited to keyword search, AI tools comprehend and respond to images, audio, video, and conversational prompts, enabling users to seek information in a way that mirrors how they naturally experience the world. For enterprises, AI-powered search can bring huge benefits, including faster access to data, understanding of complex queries, and with emergent AI agents, deeper, bespoke insights. J...

Agencies at every level of government have an abundance of data, but knowing how that data can help you understand and better serve the community is often a real challenge. How can you craft data-driven narratives that connect with your intended audience, whether internal stakeholders or constituents, to help address community needs? Join us Monday, March 10, from 4-4:30 p.m. ET/1-1:30 p.m, to hear from Mallory Bateman, Director of Demographic...

Kick off Women's History Month by stepping out of the office and into a day of inspiration, connection, and professional growth at the Howard County Chamber's 11th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference! This empowering event brings together women from all industries to learn from top speakers, expand their networks, and leave with practical tools to take their careers to the next level. This is more than just a conference; it’s an o...

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WORKSHOP FOR THE 21ST CENTURY - AUSTINComprehensive Overview - Enabling Technologies - World of Opportunities Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the science and engineering of creating intelligent machines that can perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as perception, reasoning, learning, decision making, and communication. AI has been transforming various domains of human activity, from business and...