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Dr. Raymond Laflamme, founding director of the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of Waterloo, has been named Chair of the National Quantum Strategy’s (NQS) Quantum Advisory Council. The announcement was made today by the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. Laflamme will work in close collaboration with fellow Chair Dr. Stephanie Simmons, Chief Quantum Officer of Photonic and IQC affiliate. 

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Quantum physicist Christine Muschik was named a 2022 University Research Chair at the last University Senate meeting.

The University Research Chair award recognizes exceptional achievement and pre-eminence in a particular field of knowledge. Recipients can choose to receive an annual stipend or teaching reduction of one course per year.

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The Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of Waterloo is proud to announce our membership in the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada 50 – 30 Challenge. The 50 – 30 Challenge is a program between the Government of Canada, businesses and diversity organizations with a goal to achieve both gender parity and increased presence of underrepresented groups on boards and in senior levels of management.

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On February 11, the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) and its partners worldwide will celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Each year we look at IQC’s role in what we at IQC are doing to inspire more girls and women to study and work in STEM and quantum information. And although the needle is moving, we still have a lot more work to do.

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The Institute for Quantum Computing’s (IQC) Achievement Award is given to a University of Waterloo graduate student who studies quantum information and has achieved excellence in research. The latest winner, Michal Kononenko, talked with us about his Master’s research, keeping quantum information science relevant, and his advice for students thinking about studying in the field.

In English

Le prix d’excellence de l’Institut d’informatique quantique (IQC) est remis à une personne qui fait des études supérieures en informatique quantique à l’Université de Waterloo et qui s’est distinguée par son excellence en recherche. Dernier lauréat en date, Michal Kononenko nous a parlé de ses recherches de maîtrise, de la pertinence de l’informatique quantique et des conseils qu’il donne à ceux qui songent à étudier dans ce domaine.

En français

The Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC), the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Transformative Quantum Technologies Program (TQT) at the University of Waterloo announce a new Master of Science degree in Physics with a specialization in Quantum Technologies. 

In English

L’Institut d’informatique quantique (IQC), le Département de physique et d’astronomie et le programme Technologies quantiques transformatrices (TQT) de l’Université de Waterloo annoncent une nouvelle maîtrise ès sciences en physique avec spécialisation en technologie quantique.

IQC faculty member and University Research Chair at the University of Waterloo Michele Mosca delivered the latest entry in Entangled: The Series last night with QUANTUM + security.

Michele Mosca, professeur à l’IQC et titulaire d’une chaire de recherche de l’Université de Waterloo, a prononcé hier soir la plus récente conférence de la série Entangled (Intrication) sur le thème de la physique quantique et de la sécurité.