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At NU's Quantum Symposium, leaders in quantum industry shared one clear message: Quantum is leaving the lab. From cancer biomarker discovery to nanosecond-latency control systems – the applications are getting real. Read more: quantum.northwestern.edu/new… #quantum #innovation #QIS
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The quantum internet won't replace classical fiber – it'll run *on top of it*. New article from @NorthwesternU researchers shows #quantum #teleportation has now been demonstrated alongside terabits of live classical data over deployed fiber. More here: optica-opn.org/home/articles…
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What a fantastic workshop! Big thanks to @PsiQuantum's Ian Nanez & Andrew Litteken for leading an incredible hands-on session on building fault-tolerant #quantum algorithms with #Construct. And thanks to all the researchers who joined us from across Illinois! #quantumcomputing
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Quantum computing holds enormous promise – but how do we get there from here? Experts at the INQUIRE Quantum Innovation Symposium broke down the challenges, timelines, and collaborations needed to make it happen. Read the full recap: quantum.northwestern.edu/new… #quantum #QIS #tech
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Our inaugural #NorthwesternQuantumWeek brought together researchers, industry, and national lab experts to answer one question: how does #quantum science become real-world impact? Read more here: quantum.northwestern.edu/new…
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Congratulations to Roel Tempelaar on being selected a Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar!
The Dreyfus Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of 17 new Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholars! The award honors early-career faculty in the chemical sciences who have created an outstanding independent body of scholarship & are deeply committed to education.
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⬅️ this way to #NorthwesternQuantumWeek ⚛ We're three days away!
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#NorthwesternQuantumWeek is almost here! Join us in Evanston, IL for a week of #quantum research, innovation, and collaboration. This week features workshops, the Quantum Innovation Symposium, and the CMQT Symposium. More info here: quantum.northwestern.edu/eve… @NorthwesternU
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Congrats to INQUIRE Director Michael Wasielewski on being named the 2026 Marsha I. Lester Award for Exemplary Impact in #PhysicalChemistry from the @AmerChemSociety. Join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition! #quantum #ACSFall2026.#ACSawards #physicalchemistry
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What to expect at Northwestern Quantum Week: The week kicks off on April 20 with a two-day workshop on Superconducting Qubit Technology featuring researchers from Northwestern, Yale, Princeton, MIT, and more! Learn more and register at our website here: quantum.northwestern.edu/eve…
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Thank you to @PsiQuantum for joining the INQUIRE students and postdocs for N'Tangled. #research #quantum #quantuminformationscience #QISE #photonics #quantumcomputing
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We're excited to announce Northwestern Quantum Week (April 20–24, 2026) at @NorthwesternU! A full week of workshops, symposia, and conversations bringing together leaders across the #quantum ecosystem. Learn more and register at our website here: quantum.northwestern.edu/eve…
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How do we bridge today’s limited quantum hardware with tomorrow’s breakthroughs? A recent @NorthwesternU workshop brought researchers together to explore the #quantum software stack. Read more here: quantum.northwestern.edu/new… #quantumsoftware #computerscience #QIS
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How do we turn quantum promise into scalable reality? @NorthwesternU @northwesterncs professor Kate Smith is advancing #quantum #computing through software, error mitigation, and hardware-aware optimization – helping today’s systems do more, faster. quantum.northwestern.edu/new…

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How do we secure quantum computers as they move to the cloud? A new symposium at @NorthwesternU brought together academia, industry, and government to tackle #quantum #computer #cybersecurity. Read more: quantum.northwestern.edu/new…

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Molecule-based magnets could power #quantum devices, but they’re highly air-sensitive. A team led by Mark Hersam were able to stabilize the material while preserving its magnetic properties, making it compatible with #superconducting circuits. Read more: mccormick.northwestern.edu/n…
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DOE has awarded a second @sqmscenter grant to scale a new #quantumcomputing platform led by @Fermilab. With PI James Rondinelli, @NorthwesternU will help build materials, software, and hardware for scalable quantum systems. #SQMS #INQUIRE More here: tinyurl.com/2s43jp33
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.@ENERGY has renewed the @sqmscenter for the next five years to accelerate breakthroughs in quantum information science! @doescience's investment unites experts to advance the next generation of quantum computing, communication and sensing technologies. news.fnal.gov/2025/11/fermil…
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Congrats to Gregory Fuchs of @Cornell University for his @APSphysics fellowship! He's been recognized by his peers for exceptional contributions to #research, #education, #leadership, and #publicservice. Read more here: aps.org/funding-recognition/…
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Cleaner quantum light = better quantum tech. A simple #molecular coating developed by @NorthwesternU's Mark Hersam makes single-photon sources more stable, pure, and scalable—paving the way for secure #quantum communication. mccormick.northwestern.edu/n… @NorthwesternEng @NUChemistry
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