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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and University of Chicago Lead Quantum Education Program
August 5, 2020
The Grainger College of Engineering’s Illinois Quantum Information Science and Technology Center (IQUIST) and the University of Chicago will co-lead an ambitious program to support quantum education workforce development across the country.
Solving materials problems with a quantum computer
Argonne National Laboratory
July 27, 2020
Scientists at Argonne and the University of Chicago have developed a method paving the way to using quantum computers to simulate realistic molecules and complex materials.
U.S. Department of Energy Unveils Blueprint for the Quantum Internet
July 23, 2020
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) unveiled a report today, July 23, which lays out a blueprint strategy for the development of a national quantum internet, bringing the United States to the forefront of the global quantum race and ushering in a new era of communications. This report provides a pathway to ensure the development of the National Quantum Initiative Act, which was signed into law by President Trump in December of 2018.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, UW-Madison, UChicago to partner in $25M NSF quantum information institute
July 22, 2020
The NSF has announced a new institute that will explore new ways to create and connect quantum computers and networks. Established with a $25 million, five-year award, the new Quantum Leap Challenge Institute for Hybrid Quantum Architectures and Networks (HQAN) will be headquartered at The Grainger College of Engineering’s Illinois Quantum Information Science and Technology Center (IQUIST).
Perspectives: chemistry and quantum information science
Northwestern University
July 14, 2020
The relationship between chemistry and quantum information science (QIS) is outlined in a perspectives piece published this month in Nature Reviews Chemistry by Northwestern professor Michael R. Wasielewski.
National Science Foundation awards $15.5 million to launch math institute at UChicago
University of Chicago
July 14, 2020
Researchers at the institute will build a platform that accelerates the translation of applied mathematical and statistical techniques into solutions for urgent scientific and societal problems that arise naturally in a range of fields, including quantum information theory.
Asst. Prof. Bill Fefferman comments on new “quantum advantage” research
University of Chicago
July 9, 2020
Fefferman comments on new findings that a “shallow” quantum algorithm can beat a similarly simple classical approach on a benchmark called a relation problem.
Linda Young, leader in X-ray sciences, pursues innovation, both in research and mentorship
University of Chicago Physical Sciences Division
July 7, 2020
CQE researcher and Argonne physicist searches for new uses for X-ray lasers and ways to support junior scientists.
Chicago Quantum Exchange welcomes seven new partners in tech, computing and finance, to advance research and training
The Chicago Quantum Exchange, a growing intellectual hub for the research and development of quantum technology, has added to its community seven new corporate partners in computing, technology and finance that are working to bring about and primed to take advantage of the coming quantum revolution.
Center for Molecular Quantum Transduction Awarded $12.4 Million as DOE EFRC
Northwestern University
July 7, 2020
A new Northwestern University research initiative, the Center for Molecular Quantum Transduction, received $12.4 million in funding as an Energy Frontier Research Center from the DOE’s Office of Basic Energy Sciences. CQE researchers involved include Mike Wasielewski from Inquire/Northwestern University, who leads the center; Xuedan Ma (Argonne/Northwestern); and Randall Goldsmith, (Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison).
China Reaches New Milestone in Space-Based Quantum Communications
Scientific American
July 2, 2020
UIUC Physics Professor Paul Kwiat spoke with Scientific American about quantum communications systems as China’s Micius satellite reached a new milestone.
Barry Bradlyn receives NSF CAREER Award
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
July 2, 2020
Bradlyn is a theoretical condensed matter physicist whose work studying the novel quantum properties inherent in topological insulators and topological semimetals has already shed new light on these extraordinary systems.
Prof. Aashish Clerk named Simons Investigator in Physics
University of Chicago
July 1, 2020
Clerk’s research focuses on understanding complex phenomena in quantum systems that are both strongly driven and subject to dissipation.
The Key Device Needed for a Quantum Internet
Physics Magazine
July 1, 2020
CQE Director David Awschalom comments on the importance of quantum repeaters in creating a quantum internet.
Six Argonne researchers receive DOE Early Career Research Program awards
Argonne National Laboratory
June 23, 2020
Argonne National Laboratory materials scientist Marco Govoni received a Department of Energy Early Career Award for his work, which helps to predict the materials that will be appropriate for quantum applications.
Do we need a ‘Quantum Generation’?
The Hill
June 23, 2020
An opinion piece, drafted by Tomasz Durakiewicz, NSF program director, calls out the importance of programs like the Quantum Information Science and Engineering Network, an NSF-funded training program led by UChicago and Harvard and managed by the CQE.
New techniques improve quantum communication, entangle phonons
University of Chicago
June 22, 2020
In a new paper, scientists with the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) at the University of Chicago have demonstrated a new quantum communication technique that can send information quantum-mechanically between the nodes—without ever occupying the linking channel.
New analysis shows promise of quantum technologies based on silicon carbide
University of Chicago
June 18, 2020
Silicon carbide is in the race to become the leading material for developing an expanding system of quantum networks, according to an international team of scientists from the University of Chicago.
Fermilab scientists publish quantum computing course for high school students
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
June 16, 2020
Three scientists developed a course, “Quantum Computing as a High School Module,” the first on quantum computing designed for U.S. high school students.
University of Chicago STAGE lab docuseries takes viewers into the lives and labs of scientists
University of Chicago
June 16, 2020
The pilot of Curiosity: The Making of a Scientist, a new documentary series that takes viewers into the lives and labs of scientists, follows former Chicago Department of Physics graduate student Nathan Earnest-Noble as he researches quantum computing in the lab of Associate Professor David Schuster.
Super.tech receives $150,000 from George Shultz Innovation Fund to lay the groundwork for quantum computing
University of Chicago
June 15, 2020
The team, led by Pranav Gokhale – a doctoral candidate in quantum computer architecture at UChicago – is architecting a technology stack that makes software explicitly aware of the underlying quantum hardware.
Polsky Center, CQE Expand Quantum Science and Tech Industry Relations
June 15, 2020
The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE) have announced a joint role to enhance industry engagement and entrepreneurship in quantum information science, catalyzing efforts to further develop a rich quantum economic ecosystem in Illinois.
Quantum Information Science and Engineering Network accepting applications
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
June 8, 2020
The Quantum Information Science and Engineering Network (QISE-NET), is a national one-of-a-kind program led by the University of Chicago and Harvard and managed by the Chicago Quantum Exchange.
University announces 2020 winners of Quantrell and Graduate Teaching Awards
University of Chicago
June 8, 2020
Professor Fred Chong was a recipient of the University’s Faculty Awards for Excellence in Graduate Teaching and Mentoring.
Illinois, UChicago researchers talk quantum science, career journey with high schoolers
June 4, 2020
In an effort to expose high school students to quantum scientists and potential careers in the field, two Chicago Quantum Exchange researchers spoke to more than 60 high schoolers, their parents and teachers this month. The seminar was part of Argonne Live!, a virtual STEM Outreach program that brings scientists from across a wide range of topics to high schoolers across the nation.