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Quantum science in Middle Tennessee

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Quantum computers can already complete calculations that would take current computers millions of years to solve, and experts say that researchers are on track to cross a game-changing threshold in this new technology by 2030. MTSU recently launched its Quantum Science Initiative and is working with regional partners, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, to educate and train students here in Middle Tennessee to step into research and technical jobs in this emerging field. 

Today, we’re speaking with students and researchers about their work — and what we all need to know about what many are calling a revolutionary technology.

Today's episode was produced by Katherine Ceicys.

GUESTS

  • Dr. Hanna Terletska, Associate professor, MTSU’s  Physics and Astronomy Department, head of MTSU's Quantum Science Initiative
  • Ariel Nicastro,  Rising junior at MTSU
  • Adetoro Akinola, Rising junior at Fisk University
  • Dr. Stephen Jesse, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Section Head of Nanomaterials Characterization at the CNMS

    FURTHER READING

    • Check out the MTSU Quantum Science Initiative.
    • Learn more about Quantum @ Oak Ridge.
    • If you're curious about quantum science in Ant-Man, check out the University of Chicago's coverage, Experts discuss quantum science at screening of ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’
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