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Department of Energy unveils blueprint for quantum internet in event at University of Chicago
July 24, 2020
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Department of Energy unveils blueprint for quantum internet in event at University of Chicago
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
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UChicago study illuminates fates of distant planetary atmospheres
How computer science can help fight COVID-19
July 21, 2020
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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
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Materials Research Science and Engineering Center receives renewed NSF funding
UChicago scientists reflect on need to address racism, inequality
July 16, 2020
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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