quantum information science (QIS) Archives

US President Joe Biden looks at a quantum computer as he tours the IBM facility in Poughkeepsie, New York, on October 6, 2022. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images).

Quantum-ready workforce tops White House, scientists’ list of needs

“This is the time to change the model for how you build a technology workforce,” said physicist David Awschalom, after a White House meeting with top quantum…

Dec 13, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir

WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 28: U.S. President Joe Biden gestures as he gives remarks on providing additional support to Ukraine’s war efforts against Russia from the Roosevelt Room of the White House on April 28, 2022 in Washington, DC. Alongside a new supplemental aid request to the U.S. Congress, President Biden proposed turning assets from Russian oligarchs seized through sanctions into funding to rebuild Ukraine. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

WH announces new members of National Quantum Advisory Committee

The committee was first established by executive order in August 2019 and subsequently enhanced by another executive order in May 2022.

Dec 12, 2022 By Nihal Krishan

President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron walk down the Colonnade to the Oval Office at the White House on December 01, 2022 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Doug Mills-Pool/Getty Images)

US, France agree to increase collaboration on quantum

Both countries want to increase their technical and scientific exchange around quantum computers, algorithms, networks and sensors.

Dec 1, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir

(Source: Getty Images) — Quantum computing concept art. (Getty Images)

Pentagon confronting many unknowns in driving quantum breakthroughs

DOD's leading quantum-focused official said he's open to all ideas — even bad ones — regarding how to proceed with the ultramodern technology.

Jul 29, 2022 By Brandi Vincent

DC-QNet consortium director shares new details about plans for quantum network testbed

Additional organizations may be given the opportunity to conduct innovative experiments on the DC-QNet.

Jul 6, 2022 By Brandi Vincent

Why Microsoft views quantum technology as a ‘big prize to go after’

It’s one of many U.S. companies prioritizing this emerging and potentially disruptive field.

May 6, 2022 By Brandi Vincent

Moving quantum committee under White House authority expected to improve inter-agency coordination

Quantum industry executives have responded positively to the elevation of the advisory committee.

May 5, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir

AUSTIN, TEXAS – MARCH 16: Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan speaks onstage at the 2022 SXSW Conference and Festivals in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Hutton Supancic/Getty Images for SXSW)

NSF tech directorate tasked with boosting U.S. competitiveness needs congressional funding

National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan tells FedScoop that the agency's new Technology, Innovation and Partnerships Directorate has strong bipartisan support.

Mar 30, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir

Lagging hardware could hinder US quantum ambitions

Tech companies pushed for increased federal investment in manufacturing the hardware necessary for quantum computing at a White House summit Tuesday.

Oct 5, 2021 By Dave Nyczepir

Argonne National Laboratory in Illinois. (Argonne National Laboratory)

DOE’s $61M answer to industry’s call for practical quantum projects

The funding will set up three new National Lab testbeds and help to establish nationwide quantum internet.

Aug 20, 2021 By Dave Nyczepir