In Two Places at Once with Quantum Initiative
Outcome/Accomplishment
In September 2025, the University of Maryland and the University of Southern California became entangled in simultaneously hosting the Q3 Initiative, an event for exploring the intersection of quantum science with art and ethics. Q3 was orchestrated by the National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded Center for Quantum Networks (NSF CQN), an Engineering Research Center (ERC) headquartered at the University of Arizona, in partnership with the United Nations International Telecommunications Union.
Impact/Benefits
The Q3 Initiative is dedicated to three pillars: quantum science, art, and ethics. And the event has two main goals. The first is to foster collaboration among artists and scientists to make quantum science more accessible to the general public. The other main goal is to train the general public on the fundamentals of quantum computing, championing quantum for good.
Explanation/Background
: In a rapidly maturing environment, NSF CQN has proactively taken the initiative of expanding the discussion about how quantum technology might impact our lives. An homage to the very nature of quantum mechanics, the inaugural Q3 Initiative was hosted simultaneously at two locations on opposite sides of the United States: College Park, Maryland and Los Angeles, California.
The University of Maryland focused on the intersection of quantum science and art through quantum art exhibitions, performances, workshops on creative tools, and collaborative challenges that utilize artistic media to make quantum science more accessible to the general public.
The University of Southern California focused on quantum science and its global applications and impact through workshops, lectures, and panels about global quantum technologies. Providing participants with the opportunity to network with scientists and professionals leading the quantum revolution, the event was accompanied by technical hackathon challenges provided by IBM Quantum.
Location
Collage Park, MDwebsite
Start Year
Microelectronics and IT
Quantum, Microelectronics, Sensing, and IT
Lead Institution
Core Partners
Fact Sheet
Outcome/Accomplishment
In September 2025, the University of Maryland and the University of Southern California became entangled in simultaneously hosting the Q3 Initiative, an event for exploring the intersection of quantum science with art and ethics. Q3 was orchestrated by the National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded Center for Quantum Networks (NSF CQN), an Engineering Research Center (ERC) headquartered at the University of Arizona, in partnership with the United Nations International Telecommunications Union.
Location
Collage Park, MDwebsite
Start Year
Microelectronics and IT
Quantum, Microelectronics, Sensing, and IT
Lead Institution
Core Partners
Fact Sheet
Impact/benefits
The Q3 Initiative is dedicated to three pillars: quantum science, art, and ethics. And the event has two main goals. The first is to foster collaboration among artists and scientists to make quantum science more accessible to the general public. The other main goal is to train the general public on the fundamentals of quantum computing, championing quantum for good.
Explanation/Background
: In a rapidly maturing environment, NSF CQN has proactively taken the initiative of expanding the discussion about how quantum technology might impact our lives. An homage to the very nature of quantum mechanics, the inaugural Q3 Initiative was hosted simultaneously at two locations on opposite sides of the United States: College Park, Maryland and Los Angeles, California.
The University of Maryland focused on the intersection of quantum science and art through quantum art exhibitions, performances, workshops on creative tools, and collaborative challenges that utilize artistic media to make quantum science more accessible to the general public.
The University of Southern California focused on quantum science and its global applications and impact through workshops, lectures, and panels about global quantum technologies. Providing participants with the opportunity to network with scientists and professionals leading the quantum revolution, the event was accompanied by technical hackathon challenges provided by IBM Quantum.