Press Release: Dr. Boaz Nash

Once launched, the college’s accelerated, hands-on Quantum Technician Program will teach students the fundamentals of quantum science and technology for high-tech manufacturing positions in emerging fields such as quantum computation and sensing, semiconductor and solar manufacturing, and optoelectronics industries. The program start date has not been announced. 

There is an urgent need to build the quantum workforce. Through the Elevate Quantum consortium, Emily Griffith is doing its part to support this effort, specifically for quantum technicians. “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Nash to the team to build our quantum learning lab and to lead our quantum technician program,” said Randy Johnson, executive director of Emily Griffith Technical College. “With his support and guidance, Emily Griffith will be poised to train individuals for rewarding, in-demand careers in the rapidly growing quantum industry.”

In addition to building the quantum learning lab and launching the quantum technician program, Nash will partner with industry to ensure the program outcomes align with industry hiring needs. Nash will be working with colleagues at CNM Ingenuity, Inc. to bring this program to Emily Griffith Technical College. “We’re at a pivotal point in building the quantum workforce, and I’m excited to be leading this work at Emily Griffith,” Nash said. 

Most recently, Nash was a research scientist at RadiaSoft LLC where he worked in collaboration with national laboratories such as Brookhaven, Lawrence Berkeley, and SLAC, managing and contributing to projects focusing on particle accelerators, X-ray optics, and high-power lasers, among others. 

Prior to that he was a research scientist at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility in Grenoble, France, where he conducted electron beam and X-ray optics research in support of a major facility upgrade to an ultra-low-emittance light source. Nash also supported the design team at the National Synchrotron Light Source II as a postdoctoral research associate at Brookhaven National Laboratory. He has presented lectures and tutorials for students and colleagues. 

Nash has a Ph.D. in physics from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Arts in math and physics from Reed College. 

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About Emily Griffith Technical College

The mission of Emily Griffith Technical College (Emily Griffith) is to prepare students for today’s workforce and tomorrow’s opportunities. Emily Griffith is the public, postsecondary and adult education arm of the Denver Public School system and serves over 8,500 students through Career and Technical Education (CTE) certificate programs, apprenticeships, high school equivalency and English classes. Over the past 100+ years, the College has educated nearly two million students who have sought pathways toward long-term career advancement. In 2023, Emily Griffith Technical College was recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor as an Apprenticeship Ambassador for serving as a champion in promoting, expanding, and diversifying Registered Apprenticeship. For more information, visit our website and follow us on social media.

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