The Grainger College of Engineering
Illinois Quantum Information Science and Technology Center

IQUIST

The Illinois Quantum Information Science and Technology Center (IQUIST) brings together physicists, engineers, computer scientists, and mathematicians to advance quantum information science and train a quantum-ready workforce. The center is accelerating innovation through partnerships spanning academia, government, and industry.

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Join us for the 
U of I Quantum
Circuit Conference   

May 19 - 22, 2026

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LATEST NEWS

World-famous U of I physicist remembered for character as much as contributions

| April 8, 2026

Kwiat receives two additional STTR grants to commercialize quantum optics technology, total of $4.8M in last five years

Michael O'Boyle | March 12, 2026

DPI Brings Quantum Workforce Preparation into Chicago Classrooms

Jeanie Chung | March 11, 2026

Tony Leggett, Nobel laureate and theoretical physicist, dies

Lois Yoksoulian | March 9, 2026

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U P C O M I N G   E V E N T S

Apr
13

The Anthony J Leggett Institute for Condensed Matter Special Theory Seminar, Elio Koenig-Tarasevich (University of Wisconsin, Madison), "1D Fractional Quantum (Anomalous) Hall -- Superconductor heterostructures"

  • April 13, 2026
  • Monday, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • ESB 190
Apr
14

IQUIST Seminar: "llinois Quantum Microelectronics Park (IQMP) Update," Harley Johnson, UIUC

  • April 14, 2026
  • Tuesday, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
  • 190 Engineering Sciences Building, 1101 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
Apr
15

IQUIST Young Researchers Seminar: Nathan Fredman, DeMarco Group

  • April 15, 2026
  • Wednesday, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
  • 190 Engineering Sciences Building, 1101 W Springfield Ave, Urbana, IL 61801
Apr
15

The Physics Colloquium: Harold Hwang (Stanford University) “Superconductivity in layered nickelates”

  • April 15, 2026
  • Wednesday, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Loomis Lab 141
Apr
17

Quantum Working Group Seminar

  • April 17, 2026
  • Friday, 4:00 PM
  • 1065 Lincoln Hall
Apr
20

The Anthony J Leggett Institute for Condensed Matter Special Theory Seminar, Ivar Martin

  • April 20, 2026
  • Monday, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • ESB 190

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