World Quantum Day - April 14th

Lecture by Bindu Nair, director of basic research at the Office of Undersecretary of Defense, U.S. Department of Defense Q&A moderated by David Awschalom, Liew Family Professor of Molecular Engineering This event was part of a larger celebration of the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering's (PME) 10th anniversary. About PME: The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago integrates science and engineering to address global challenges from the molecular level up. Our work applies molecular-level science to the design of advanced devices, processes, and technologies. Organized by interdisciplinary research themes, we aim to develop solutions to urgent societal problems, such as water and energy resources, information security, and human health. Follow #UChicagoPME online: Website: LinkedIn: /pritzker-school-of-molecular-engineering Facebook: /uchicagopme Twitter: /uchicagopme Instagram: /uchicagopme

Title: Industry Panel Speaker Information: 1. Mirella Koleva, CEO & Co-founder, Quantopticon 2. Keith Evans, CEO and Co-founder, Great Lakes Crystal Technologies 3. Michael Flatté, Founder, QuantCAD; Pranav Gokhale, CEO and Co-founder, Super.tech 4. Kanav Setia, Co-founder and CEO, qBraid 5. Carol Scarlett, Founder, Axion Technologies, LLC; Moderator Information: Liz Ruetsch, GM, Quantum Engineering Solutions, Keysight Technologies, Inc.

Launch to the Future: Quantum Internet — Hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy and the University of Chicago - #QuantumBlueprint Watch live as the U.S. Department of Energy joins science leaders from UChicago to announce a new national initiative to accelerate research in quantum science and technology. Hosted by Juan de Pablo, Professor at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering Event Speakers (in order of appearance): 05:39 J.B. Pritzker, Governor of Illinois 10:47 Lori Lightfoot, Mayor of Chicago 17:08 Bobby Rush, U.S. Representative 22:09 Robert Zimmer, University of Chicago President 28:54 Paul Kearns, Argonne National Labs Director 34:20 Nigel Lockyer, Fermilab Director 39:12 David Awschalom, Professor in the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, director of the Chicago Quantum Exchange, senior scientist and Quantum Group Leader at Argonne National Laboratory 43:53Eden Figueroa, Quantum Information Technology Group Leader at the University of Stony Brook 48:38 Maria Sp

Scientists at the University of Chicago’s Institute for Molecular Engineering are exploring a vast new field made possible by the ability to manipulate quantum systems. ➡ Subscribe: About #UChicago: Since its founding in 1890, the University of Chicago has been a destination for rigorous inquiry and field-defining research.This transformative academic experience empowers students and scholarsto challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. #UChicago on the Web: Home: News: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: University of Chicago on YouTube: /uchicago *** ACCESSIBILITY: If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please email digicomm@uchicago.edu.

Imagine a new technology that could create unbreakable encryption, supercharge the development of AI, and radically expedite the development of drug treatments for everything from cancer to COVID-19. That technology could be quantum computing and the quantum internet. David Awschalom is a professor in quantum science and engineering at the University of Chicago, and he’s one of the leading experts in the field. With new massive investments in quantum from the Department of Energy, he’s hoping to lead the development of this new technology as Chicago emerges as a leading global hub for quantum research. Read More, Full Transcript: Subscribe to the Big Brains podcast wherever you get your podcasts, including: Apple Podcasts: Google Podcasts: Stitcher: Spotify: Have a great idea for a Big Brains podcast episode? Pitch it to us: ➡ Subscribe: About #UChicago: Since its founding in 1890, the University of Chicago has been a destination for rigorous inquiry and field-defining research. This t

A 2019 Chicago Quantum Summit discussion with IBM Research's Talia Gershon and Chicago Quantum Exchange's David Awschalom discussing the progress and promise of quantum computing and technology, and how universities, laboratories, and companies in the Chicago area are ensuring the US leadership in this critical area of research. Event is moderated by Gizmodo's Ryan Mandelbaum. Learn More: #ChicagoQuantum #CQE #UChicago #Quantum #QuantumExchange ➡ Subscribe: About #UChicago: Since its founding in 1890, the University of Chicago has been a destination for rigorous inquiry and field-defining research.This transformative academic experience empowers students and scholarsto challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. #UChicago on the Web: Home: News: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: University of Chicago on YouTube: /uchicago *** ACCESSIBILITY: If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please email dig

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker joins Juan de Pablo, the University of Chicago’s VP for National Labs, Science Strategy, Innovation, & Global Initiatives, for a fireside chat about the impact of quantum science on the state of Illinois and city of Chicago. This event was recorded on November 12, 2020 at the Chicago Quantum Summit. The third annual Chicago Quantum Summit, hosted virtually by the University of Chicago, capitalizes on the momentum of efforts across the quantum community, including the recently announced launch of US national quantum research centers and key partnerships with academia, industry, and others. With a focus on building collaborations between national centers, companies, and innovators, experts discussed the future of quantum information science and technology, developing a quantum workforce, and the applications of emerging QIS research. Learn more about the Chicago Quantum Exchange: ➡ Subscribe: About #UChicago: Since its founding in 1890, the University of C