MeetaRetriever

Meet a Retriever—Maggie Williams ’24, physics, Quantum Science Institute Graduate Fellow

Nov 5, 2025 • By Sarah Hansen, M.S. '15

Maggie Williams ’24, physics, is a second-year physics Ph.D. student, a Quantum Science Institute (QSI) Graduate Fellow, and an officer in the Physics Graduate Student Association. She studies biological processes at a microscopic scale, where the physics of atomic interactions—including quantum effects—come into play. Outside the lab, Maggie enjoys playing guitar, listening to music, hiking, and reading. On November 6, Maggie is giving an interactive live demo where participants can experience firsthand how quantum physics makes secure communication possible.