👋 Hi, I’m LaToya, a computational physicist with a background in quantum physics and high-performance computing. I currently work as a Softworld, Inc subcontractor at MIT Lincoln Laboratory Supercomputing Center, where I contribute to cutting-edge computational research and optimization in scientific computing.
🔬 My Background
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Education: B.S. in Physics
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Previous Work:
- At the Simons Foundation, I contributed to research and computational efforts in quantum physics, focusing on studying the electronic structure of superatomic crystals which won the APS 2024 Future of Physics Top Student Presenter
- Developing quantum chemistry workflow tools such as ASE-PySCF.
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Research Interests: Quantum information science, machine learning, and high-performance computing.
🚀 What I’m Working On
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Professional Growth: Expanding my expertise in computational physics and high-performance computing.
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Community Projects:
- Computational Materials Science for Undergraduates: Resource for undergraduate students interested in computational materials science that provides guidance on available tools and resources to get started.
- Black Physicist Publications Archive Highlight published and pre-published papers by Black physicists, automating data collection from arXiv and Google Scholar
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Career Goals: Transitioning into a role that allows me to leverage my computational expertise, contribute to quantum information science, and engage in science communication.
🌱 What I’m Looking For
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Opportunities: I’m interested in roles that align with my expertise in quantum chemistry, high performmance computing, and machine learning.
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Collaborations: Open to working on projects that bridge quantum many-body systems and computational science with broader applications in materials science, drug discovery, and quantum computing.
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Networking: Engaging with professionals in physics, quantum information, and computational science.
✨ Connect with Me