Noah Kahn

In high school, I excelled in advanced courses, especially in chemistry, physics, and computer science, but these STEM subjects were only one part of my education. Whether it be comparing varying translations of ancient epics, cutting & slumping glass in a kiln, or even running a youtube channel - I constantly tried new things, expanded my palate, and picked up skills along the way.

I'm currently a freshman here at UChicago, but even in my short time here, I've already fell in love with the school. I'm currently taking coursework in physics, chemistry, math, and thehumanities, but in addition, I'm supplementing this in-class learning by attending guest lectures, participating in clubs, and learning through online resources.

At the CQE, I've worked on various projects, including analyzing data, outreach, assembling databases, and more. The CQE stands at the forefront of the quantum field, bridging industry, academia, and research through networking and resources. In this ecosystem, I’m helping expand outreach and enhance the availability of quantum education and opportunities. I've only recently joined the team, and I hope to continue working at the forefront of science - whether it be on the technical side, doing the science myself, or whether it be on the administrative side, bringing new audiences to this wonderful field.

At Southwest, I did a little bit of everything. I wrote a Python script which automated several tasks in labeling and distributing PPE, I helped coordinate multi-department tasks, and after shadowing several different roles, I learned and could perform all tasks asked of me. Because this job was at the airport, I went through the Secure Identification Display Area badging process and had full unescorted access to the airport. As part of the SIDA badge, I held additional security and safety responsibilities.

Henrietta Red is a seafood restaurant in Nashville, Tennessee where I had my first job. I was initially hired as a dishwasher, and during any downtime, I would help prep food, make dishes, shuck oysters, and a whole variety of tasks. After awhile, I took on further roles in preparing raw seafood, baking, and acting essentially as a chef. The most valuable things I took away from this experience were the people skills and character to handle almost any scenario. After working my first rush, most other problems seem to become easier in comparison.