Purdue Quantum Science and Engineering Institute - PQSEI

09/18/2026

📲Follow Prof. Carlson's YouTube channel for more: https://www.youtube.com/

09/14/2026

Purdue University and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen U.S.–Japan innovation across quantum, semiconductors, AI, and other advanced technologies.

Celebrated during the 10th Annual U.S.–Japan Digital Innovation Hub & Advanced Technology Workshop on campus, this landmark collaboration opens vital international pathways for joint research, startup commercialization, and talent exchange in Indiana.

Read more: https://bwnews.pr/4j30DYD

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Purdue University today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen innovati...

09/08/2026

The Center for Quantum Technologies (CQT) is transitioning quantum science into industry-ready solutions. A major PQSEI initiative, the CQT is an NSF-funded Industry/University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC) which brings together researchers from Purdue University, Indiana University, and the University of Notre Dame to collaborate directly with industry and government.

Follow the official CQT page to stay connected with the latest updates and research directions: https://bit.ly/4xhTyXY

Learn more: https://www.purdue.edu/cqt

08/21/2026

Purdue University proudly hosted over 300 academic, industry, and government leaders for the annual meeting of the Midwest Quantum Collaboratory (MQC), Entanglement 2026.

As a founding member of the MQC, Purdue is central to driving regional action, sharing critical infrastructure, and scaling the quantum workforce. This year's event also welcomed five new universities to the coalition.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4xUwVcF

08/19/2026

Interested in quantum science but don't know where to start? QSTEP aims to clear a path for upper-level undergraduates and beginning graduate students to understand what quantum science is all about and how it relates (or could relate) to their future research and careers.

Attendance is free, but space is limited. A limited number of out-of-town students will be supported with $250 for travel and accommodation. Applications are due September 1.

Learn more and apply: https://www.purdue.edu/science/events/qstep.html

08/18/2026

Recently published in Nature Computational Science, this new paper co-authored by PQSEI-affiliated David E. Bernal Neira introduces the Quantum Optimization Benchmarking Library (QOBLIB), a community-driven effort to establish rigorous, shared benchmarks for computational optimization. By providing standardized metrics, this research helps identify where quantum optimization algorithms may offer a practical advantage over classical methods.

These benchmarks, along with recent advances in implementing optimization circuits and multi-objective optimization, are clarifying the path toward practical quantum advantage for complex commercial use cases, even before the advent of large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computing.

Read more: https://www.nature.com/articles/s43588-026-00991-1

08/05/2026

PQSEI recently hosted the 6th annual Quantum Summer School, bringing together more than 100 passionate attendees for two days of cutting-edge training, career development, and industry connections.

Supported by Purdue Engineering and Purdue Science, this year's event featured:

🎓 Technical chalk talks and deep dives led by top researchers from Purdue, MSU, UMich, Northwestern, IU, UIC, and WashU.

🛠️ Hands-on demos and training sessions led by experts from IBM and IonQ, covering everything from quantum algorithms to devices.

💼 A special panel featuring leaders from Lockheed Martin, IBM, and Sandia National Laboratories to prepare students for the rapidly growing quantum economy.

🔬 Guided tours of the Birck Nanotechnology Center and Microsoft Quantum Lab.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4qi2fjb

07/23/2026

We're excited to welcome all the undergraduates, graduates, and postdocs who have arrived for PQSEI's Summer School. Looking forward to two days of learning, training, and discussion!

07/09/2026

Only ONE WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER for these events at Purdue University:

📅 MQC Entanglement 2026 | July 21–22 | https://bit.ly/MQCEnt2026B
Features keynote lectures, topical sessions, breakout discussions, industry exhibits, networking opportunities, and poster presentations. All attendees are encouraged to present a poster.

📅 PQSEI Summer School | July 23–24 | https://bit.ly/QSS2026B
Open to all, with students and postdocs especially encouraged to attend. The summer school will include expert lectures, hands-on demos, and career development panels focused on opportunities across the growing quantum ecosystem.

We look forward to welcoming researchers, students, industry partners, and the broader quantum community this summer.

07/01/2026

Big thanks to the educators who joined us for our recent Q-CaMP training sessions!

These dedicated teachers connected remotely with peers in 18 cities across the U.S. to collaborate, share ideas, and explore innovative ways to bring quantum science concepts into their classrooms.

At PQSEI, we are proud to support the next generation of the quantum workforce, and it all starts with empowering the educators who inspire them. Thank you for your passion, curiosity, and commitment to shaping the future of STEM!