Quantum Summer School

Join us this summer at the University of Wyoming (UW) for the Quantum Summer School (QSS), a premier four-day intensive program scheduled from May 20-23, 2025.

 

This year's QSS is especially significant as it aligns with the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ), marking the 100th anniversary since the revolutionary discovery and initial development of quantum mechanics. In recognition of this global celebration, our program will delve deep into the foundational breakthroughs and the transformative innovations that quantum science and technology promise for the future.

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About the qss

Supported by the National Science Foundation, UW’s Center for Quantum Information Science and Engineering and Global Engagement Office, the 2025 Quantum Summer School is meticulously designed to immerse participants in the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of quantum information science and engineering. Attendees will gain comprehensive exposure to theoretical foundations, practical applications, and recent advancements in:

  • Quantum computing
  • Quantum materials
  • Topological quantum computation

Whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student, a postdoctoral researcher, a research scientist, or a faculty member interested in advancing your understanding of quantum sciences, the QSS offers a stimulating environment to expand your knowledge and sharpen your technical skills.

Participants will benefit from engaging lectures and interactive sessions led by distinguished experts from top universities, national laboratories, and leading quantum industry partners.

Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to network with fellow scholars, industry leaders, and pioneers in quantum technology, and to gain invaluable insights into the future of this transformative field.

 

 

detailed 2025 information

View the links below for more information about the 2025 Quantum Science School.

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The 2025 Quantum Summer School (QSS) will be from May 20-23, 2025

The 2025 Quantum Summer School (QSS) will be hosted in-person on the University of Wyoming campus at the Engineering, Education, and Research Building (EERB) room 251.

Registration is FREE and open.
Registration due date: Due April 20, 2025

Esteemed lecturers for the QSS include:

  • Ching Ray Chang, Professor and Director of CYCU quantum information center
  • Chung Yuan Christian University and National Taiwan University
  • Krzysztof Kurowski, Technical Director, Poznan Supercomputing and Networking Center
  • Jason F. Alicea, Professor, California Institute of Technology
  • Yong P. Chen, Professor, Purdue University
  • Fan Zhang, Professor, University of Texas-Dallas
  • Anping Li, Distinguished Staff Scientist, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Travel Support: Limited financial assistance is available for a select number of shared on-campus dormitory accommodations where two individuals occupy one room. This support is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. To request this assistance, please submit your request during the registration process.

 

The following hotels are available in Laramie, WY:

UW Hilton Garden Inn; (307) 745-5500. 
Hampton Inn; (307) 742-0125.
AmericInn Lodge & Suites; (307) 745-0777
Days Inn; (800) 225-3297
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott; (307) 460-2100
Holiday Inn; (307) 721-9000
Travelodge; (307) 742-3721
Motel 6; (307) 742-2307

University of Wyoming Faculty:

  • Jifa Tian, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy - QSS Chair
  • TeYu Chien, Associate Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy
  • Yuri Dahnovsky, Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy
  • Suresh Muknahallipatna, Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
  • Jinke Tang, Department Head/Professor, Department of Physics and Astronomy