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Workshop on Efficient High-Frequency All-Electrical Control of Spin Dynamics in Quantum Magnetic Topological Insulators
July 20 & 21, 2026 at 7316 Wean Hall on Carnegie Mellon University's campus!
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Chiral-Induced Spin Selectivity Effect: From Fundamentals to Applications
September 2 – 3, 2026 at the University of Pittsburgh O'Hara Student Center.
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Apply for a Fall 2026 PQI Fellowship
Pitt graduate students from DSAS and SCI are eligible to apply for a PQI Fellowship now! Applications are due July 22, 2026 by 12pm.
Feature Faculty Interview
Ryan O'Donnell of the CMU Dept. of Computer Science shares his results exploring quantum. Watch now...
Highlights
PQI is comprised of 140+ faculty and 190+ students across three Pittsburgh universities who conduct research in a variety of areas within quantum science and technology.
PQI members are leading research in the fields of quantum sensing, quantum communications, quantum computing, and quantum fundamentals.
PQI hosts a variety of quantum events throughout the year, including public lectures, seminars, and an annual signature event.
News
Microsoft Claims Faster Quantum Timeline, Targeting Practical System in 3 Years
Microsoft says advances in its topological qubit design could enable a practical quantum computer within about three years, significantly accelerating its previous timeline.
Google Expands Quantum Efforts with AI Synergy and New Research Initiatives
Google highlighted major advances in quantum computing, including a demonstration of verifiable quantum advantage with its Willow chip, where its Quantum Echoes algorithm ran 13,000 times faster than the best-known classical approach.