Discover the groundbreaking research, personal journeys and inspiring achievements of graduate students at the Institute for Quantum Computing.
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Training the next generation of quantum industry workers
A new Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC)-Mitacs paid internship program can help bridge the gap between industry and academia allowing students to diversify their skills.
Students with interdisciplinary backgrounds harness the second quantum revolution
Graduates and program leaders of IQC's Master of Science degree in Physics with a specialization in Quantum Technology explain the purpose and benefits of the program.
Compelled by research and reputation, anchored by community and connections
Institute for Quantum Computing celebrates fall 2024 graduates
Reflections of an IQC graduate, June 2024
This week, 24 graduates from the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) will cross the stage at convocation, earning their University of Waterloo graduate degrees from engineering, math and science.
United Nations proclaims 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology
The year-long, worldwide initiative aims to celebrate the contributions of quantum science to technological progress over the past century, raise global awareness of its importance to sustainable development in the 21st century, and ensure that all nations have access to quantum education and opportunities.
Three IQC students awarded prestigious Vanier Graduate Scholarship
IQC is proud to congratulate Jack deGooyer, Caroline de Lima Vargas Simões and Sarah Odinotski, IQC PhD students who were awarded the 2024 Vanier Scholarship, one of the most competitive and prestigious scholarships available in Canada for PhD students.
Meet Jack deGooyer, IQC Vanier Scholar
IQC is proud to congratulate Jack deGooyer, a PhD student in IQC and Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, for being selected as a Vanier Scholar this year.
Meet Caroline de Lima Vargas Simões, IQC Vanier Scholar
IQC is proud to congratulate Caroline de Lima Vargas Simões, a PhD student in IQC and Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Waterloo, for being selected as a Vanier Scholar this year.
Meet Sarah Odinotski, IQC Vanier Scholar
IQC is proud to congratulate Sarah Odinotski, a PhD student in IQC and Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, for being selected as a Vanier Scholar this year.
Dr. Rajibul Islam awarded Excellence in Science Teaching Award
Congratulations to Dr. Rajibul Islam, a faculty member at IQC and a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
Building Canada's quantum future
Waterloo and Xanadu partner to continue to educate Canada’s quantum-ready workforce and pave the path for future innovators.
Designing for a sustainable future using quantum technologies
On April 18, Transformative Quantum Technologies (TQT) awarded six research teams and their design ideas for the Quantum for Environment (Q4Environment) Design Challenge, whose green-tech solutions address global environmental issues.