February 12, 2026

Travis Scholten
Non-Resident Fellow
Bio
Dr. Travis L. Scholten is a non-resident fellow at FAI, where he studies the quantum computing ecosystem. He focuses on advancing regional quantum innovation hubs and informing public-sector strategies for quantum. In earlier work, he fostered research collaborations on quantum benchmarking and applications.
Travis serves on the Board of Directors for the Unitary Foundation, a non-profit promoting innovation and opportunity in quantum technology, and on the Ecosystem Advisory Board for Fermilab’s Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems Center. He is the creator of The Quantum Stack, a Substack exploring quantum computing trends.
Travis holds a PhD in Physics from the University of New Mexico and a BS in Physics from Caltech. He was previously a policy hacker fellow with FAI.
Articles from Travis Scholten

The Future of Quantum Computing (No Crystal Balls Necessary)
The Quantum Stack
science policy

Architecting a New Operating System for American Science
The Quantum Stack
December 30, 2025
science policy

What National Security Leaders Need to Know About Quantum Computing
The Quantum Stack
November 18, 2025
science policy
national security

Re-Assessing the Benefits and Risks of Quantum Computers
The Quantum Stack
September 18, 2025