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About QuantumX
The University of Washington recognizes the accelerating impact of quantum information science and engineering (QISE) in advancing fundamental science and technology, with anticipated broad impacts on the local, state and national economies and security. In response, QuantumX was established as an interdisciplinary institute that seeks to advance and integrate QISE research, education, and commercialization across the UW community and its partners. It brings together QISE researchers and educators from across campus to foster new collaborative initiatives, nurture our vibrant quantum ecosystem, and educate students for a quantum-ready society. QuantumX serves as the QISE advisory body to internal and external organizations, including the Northwest Quantum Nexus.
Example activities that QuantumX supports or has supported in the past include:
- Establishing the Graduate Certificate in QISE
- Co-hosting QISE-related seminar speakers with UW departments
- Sponsoring cross-campus scientific workshops
- Establishing a cross-disciplinary Quantum Technologies Training and Testbed Lab, (QT3 Lab)
- Supporting development of new infrastructure for QISE-related Centers and Institutes
- Coordinating and supporting QISE curriculum development
- Establishing and supporting the NSF NRT AQET Research Traineeship
- Hosting quarterly networking events / poster sessions
- Advertising events, funding, job & training opportunities
- Maintaining outward communication with public on UW QISE research and training
- Hosting annual Flagship Lecture about quantum technologies and progress in the field
- Supporting interdisciplinary QISE hiring and investment
- Recruiting students to further their QISE education
- Facilitating industry involvement in QISE programs at UW