How To Go From No Math to Quantum Machine Learning

Amira Abbas is living proof that one can go from basically no math to becoming a quantum machine learning researcher. In this video Amira offers specific resources she’s found helpful and also personal tips on the “Do’s and Don’ts” for any pursuing this exciting field.

The Path to QML in Four Steps: 

— Math You Need — 

— Getting a Foundation of Machine Learning — 

— Getting a Foundation in Quantum Computing — 

— Understanding QML — 

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It would also be helpful to tell people your educational background and that working towards this field takes a tremendous amount of hard work, study, discipline and effort. It is definitely not enough to believe you can do it. A very high level of effort is also involved.

[gileadezerie]

Great job Qiskit Community! You guys are doing a fantastic job lowering the barrier to entry into Quantum Computing.

[KarriemPerry]

Very informative. In addition to your previous of Schuld and Petruccione's publication, I would highly recommend: Quantum Computing: An Applied Approach by Jack Hidary and Mathematics of Quantum Computing by Wolfgang Scherer. Both texts are a wealth of information for graduate students and researchers alike.

[thedan]

Thank you for sharing your experience, Amira. Much appreciated!

[SerranoAcademy]

Thank you for the video, Amira!!! Yes, it's super important to show people that anyone can get into the field with the right amount of work and determination!

It is precisely your expertise and experience in this field that validates such statements. Subscribed and looking forward to more great content from you!

[ericmichiels]

Very motivating video ! Thanks Amira !!

[tomashorych]

Great video and really inspiring! But I wonder why is everyone hating on math ? Math is the core and fundamental logic behind ALL compsci stuff, you should not avoid it and rather try to accept it and enjoy it.

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I am a doctor of medicine and i don't work as a physician. I restarted studying mathematics 3 years after graduating as a doctor of medicine. I am gonna graduate from mathematics in 1-1.5 years time and i am definetely interested in quantum computing. But unfortunately i live in Turkey where is a typical middle east country and governed by a dictator who hates science and scientists.

[cesarmaldonadomercad]

Thank you for sharing your experience. Every mind is different but it is always illustrative to know how things go for others. I would like to add the amazing course by Andrew Ng to learn machine learning.

[nilavametya]

I'd recommend that you give some resource for linear algebra beyond what is covered in 3b1b. It's really a great resource for inutuition (I myself got a lot of my understanding from there). But the intuition breaks down in case of infinite dimesnional vector spaces. Also, some "abstract" linear algebra would be necessary (for representation theory, looking from a Quantum computing perspective).

But anyway, the content you covered is really really great!

[chrisissun]

i feel so good watching this, yes yes

[ajmal]

Thank you for this video

We know that quantum computing have also space for those who've no coding experience..

I request that there should be video on that also


Good day

[mahdihusseini]

Finally, someone who truly knows how to provide the step by step path into quantum machine learning, but what about quantum physics, isn't it an essential part in understanding quantum computing?

[gayathridevi]

Thanks for the information.
Can u kindly give detail about quantum crptography.

[Ratamahata]

Thanks Amira, great insights. Let me ask some further questions, since you mentioned you transitioned from "zero to hero"
- even though the journey is never-ending, how long did it take till you get to proficient and productive level in #QC?
- if phased, could you please describe further?
- I guess you did not started from zero and possessed some compyting/tech background.
- what should be reasonable mix of theory/hands-on
- what is the setting for workstation and toolbox in order to progress learning and work?
- some of us may not afford to go full time learning, meaning we gotta keep on current duties while acquiring skills, knowledge and experience in the background/second plane (what is a reasonable/realistic expectation to achieve proficiency in a specified timeframe, until one is able to get a full time job in quantum computing?
Thanks in advance for your advice/mentorship.

[imranq]

What would you recommend to read instead of research papers? Basically the books like Supervised Learning with Quantum Computers? Also what is the motivation behind studying QML outside of that it is a really cool idea. Thank you for a nice video!

[godswillchidubam]

Thanks for sharing Amira. It is quite encouraging

[skrambit]

I love your positive attitude to learning :)
I guess that is due that high number of sunny days in Africa causing high level of positive energy :)

[drmksharma]

Great motivation...Thank you so much...Qiskit and Amira

[gavinlew]

Thank you for the down to earth inspiration!