News

2020

UChicago to partner in $25 million National Science Foundation quantum information institute

July 23, 2020

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UChicago to partner in new $25M NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institute for Hybrid Quantum Architectures and Networks.


UChicago study illuminates fates of distant planetary atmospheres

July 21, 2020

An artistic illustration of extrasolar planetary systems.

UChicago study illuminates fates of distant planetary atmospheres


How computer science can help fight COVID-19

July 21, 2020

Microscopic image of COVID-19 virus

How computer science can help fight COVID-19 and the three UChicago research groups that were awarded seed funding to apply AI to the response.


Materials Research Science and Engineering Center receives renewed NSF funding

July 17, 2020

Materials Research Science and Engineering Center receives renewed NSF funding


UChicago scientists reflect on need to address racism, inequality

July 16, 2020

Brian Nord speaks at a panel

UChicago scientists reflect on need to address racism, inequality


University of Chicago to award six honorary degrees at 2021 Convocation

July 15, 2020

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University of Chicago to award six honorary degrees at 2021 Convocation


New view of nature’s oldest light adds fresh twist to debate over universe’s age

July 15, 2020

overheead view of the Atacama Cosmology Telescope in Chilean desert

New view of nature’s oldest light adds fresh twist to debate over universe’s age


NSF awards $15.5 million to launch math institute at UChicago

July 14, 2020

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National Science Foundation awards $15.5 million to launch math institute at UChicago


Asst. Prof. Bill Fefferman Comments on New “Quantum Advantage” Research

July 9, 2020

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Asst. Prof. Bill Fefferman Comments on New “Quantum Advantage” Research


Chicago Quantum Exchange announces seven new partnerships to advance research, training

July 7, 2020

Scientists in Microsoft Quantum Lab Delft conducting research in pursuit of a topologically protected qubit. Microsoft is one of seven new computing, tech and finance companies to join the Chicago Quantum Exchange.

Chicago Quantum Exchange announces seven new partnerships to advance research, training


Linda Young, leader in X-ray sciences, pursues innovation, both in research and mentorship

July 7, 2020

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Argonne and UChicago physicist searches for new uses for X-ray lasers and ways to support junior scientists
 


Quantum engineering breakthroughs could offer new direction for communication tech

July 2, 2020

A scientist working with a device to entangle sound particles

Quantum engineering breakthroughs could offer new direction for communication tech


Prof. Ka Yee C. Lee among 13 faculty receiving named, distinguished service professorships

July 1, 2020

Headshot of Prof. Ka Yee C Lee

Prof. Ka Yee C. Lee among 13 faculty who received named, distinguished service professorships


UChicago announces plans to resume on-campus classes and operations

July 1, 2020

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UChicago announces plans to resume on-campus classes and operations. New policies, shared commitment to public health aim to keep University community safe


The key device needed for a quantum internet

July 1, 2020

Building a “quantum repeater” is key to long-distance quantum communication