The University of Utah convened faculty, students, postdoctoral scholars, industry partners, and national leaders in science and engineering for its Quantum Science & Technology Symposium on April 24 in the Crocker Science Center. The daylong event highlighted the university’s growing momentum in quantum research and its commitment to building interdisciplinary collaborations in one of the most strategically important fields of the 21st century. Collaboratively organized by the Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Office of the Vice President for Research, the College of Science, the John and Marcia Price College of Engineering, and the Quantum Research Working Group, the symposium brought together experts spanning quantum chemistry, quantum physics, and quantum engineering. The program was designed to connect the University of Utah community with world-leading researchers while accelerating new opportunities for discovery and partnership. Quantum science focuses on the behavior of matter and energy at the atomic and subatomic level, where particles can exhibit properties unlike anything seen in everyday life. Those phenomena are enabling new generations of technologies—from ultra-secure communications and powerful new computers to advanced sensors, precision timing systems, and novel materials with transformative commercial and national security applications. “Quantum science is reshaping what’s possible, driving new frontiers in innovation, strengthening our economy, and advancing national security. For Utah, this is a moment to lead,” said Taylor Randall, president of the University of Utah, “We are bringing together talent, partnership, and discovery to help define this next era and translate it into real impact for our state and beyond.” The symposium featured keynote presentations from three distinguished scholars: Ashok Ajoy of the University of California, Berkeley; Andrea Young of the University of California, Santa Barbara; and Scott Diddams of the University of Colorado Boulder. Their talks highlighted major advances in quantum sensing, advanced materials, precision
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