New York University makes major commitment to quantum computing
That includes a 1,000,000-square-foot facility that NYU recently secured and hiring six new researchers in the field of quantum information science across multiple departments.
New York University (NYU) has made a significant commitment to quantum computing.
The institution recently announced that it will launch the NYU Quantum Institute, a move designed to position the university as a major player in the growing field of quantum technology, according to a news release from the university. The announcement, made during the “Quantum Conversations: From Fundamentals to Futures” event co-hosted by Quantum Coast Capital and NYU, reflects the momentum behind quantum research and its transition from theory to practical application.
Juan de Pablo, NYU’s Executive Vice President for Global Science and Technology and Executive Dean of the Tandon School of Engineering, said that the new institute is part of NYU’s broader effort to lead in next-generation computing and materials research. According to the presentation, the initiative marks a turning point similar to the dawn of the internet era, when early academic research laid the groundwork for today’s digital infrastructure. The new institute will unite scientists and engineers across disciplines to accelerate scientific work in quantum computing, communication, and sensing technologies.
“Quantum information sciences and engineering have the potential to revolutionize a wide range of industries,” de Pablo said in the statement. “However, realizing their promise requires moving beyond fragmented collaboration to an integrated ecosystem that can translate discoveries into deployable systems. That is what the Quantum Institute aims to do.”
The institute will be housed at 770 Broadway, a 1,000,000-square-foot facility that NYU recently secured, according to NYU. The university reported that just this year, it hired six new researchers in the field of quantum information science across multiple departments and recently launched an MS in Quantum Science and Technology. NYU is now one of fewer than 20 institutions in the US to offer a degree tailored to students seeking careers in quantum industries, according to the release.
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