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International Year of Quantum Science and Technology - 2025

Celebrating a century of progress in the groundbreaking fields of quantum science and engineering
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The University of Chicago is celebrating the 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ), which the United Nations declared to mark a century of progress in quantum science and engineering. The University has been a key part of a growing and flourishing quantum ecosystem in Illinois and beyond, working directly on groundbreaking research as well as catalyzing large-scale investments in quantum infrastructure in the Chicagoland area.

Quantum science and technology are expected to significantly impact discoveries in science, computing, communication, finance, medicine, navigation, logistics and other areas. Throughout the year, we’ll share articles, videos, and other content explaining just what quantum is, why it matters, and how this research will translate to faster computers, earlier cancer diagnoses, and jobs in Chicago’s South Side, across the nation, and around the globe.

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The Quantum Ecosystem

The University of Chicago has assembled a world-class group of scientists and engineers who are leading the quantum revolution. In addition to our cutting-edge faculty in physics, engineering, and chemistry, we offer one of the nation's first doctoral programs in quantum science and engineering.

  • 20+ lab groups at PME and UChicago engaged in quantum research
  • Chicago region named an official U.S. Regional and Innovation Technology Hub for quantum technologies
  • Close partnerships with National QIS Research Centers at Argonne and Fermilab
  • Affiliated with Duality, the first accelerator program in the U.S. exclusively focused on supporting innovative quantum startups

More Quantum News

Polsky Center: ‘You start with a problem and ambition’: One PhD student’s journey to quantum startup founder

Shankar Menon is working to commercialize work from the lab through his startup, CavilinQ, which was recently selected as a finalist in the Polsky Center's George Shultz Innovation Fund.

New technique paves way for hybrid quantum networks

Groundbreaking work from the lab of Prof. Liang Jiang allows researchers to improve the performance of quantum devices.

University of Chicago: Progress toward bringing quantum education to 40,000 students in Japan, Korea, and the United States

An international coalition of universities based in Japan, Korea, and the United States has engaged more than 2,400 students around the globe so far.

Computer Science: Prof. Fred Chong awarded $2 million for innovative quantum computing cancer research project

Wellcome Leap awarded $2 million to Seymour Goodman Professor Fred Chong and his team to utilize quantum computing for identifying cancer biomarkers.

Chicago Quantum Exchange: Five corporate partners chosen to enter initial stage of DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative

Atom Computing, IBM, Quantinuum, Rigetti, and Xanadu have been selected for Stage A of the program.

Argonne: Researchers develop new approach for optimizing quantum circuits

QuCLEAR, a new framework, greatly reduces the gate count and circuit depth.

Big Brains Podcasts

Why Quantum Tech Will Change Our Future: The Day Tomorrow Began (Ep. 104)

Explore how foundational discoveries at UChicago have shaped quantum research. Read the full transcript here.

Why The Quantum Internet Could Change Everything, with David Awschalom (Ep. 53)

A world-renowned scientist explores quantum technology and why the future of quantum may be in Chicago. Read the full transcript here.

 

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