Quantum Research and Education to Power the Future
- New course PHYS 391/590 on Ideas in Quantum Science and Technology
In Spring 2024, the course “Ideas in Quantum Science and Technology” will introduce quantum concepts, technologies, and careers to Mason undergraduate students of science, engineering, […] - QSEC Physicist receives Mason’s first DOE Early Career Award
QSEC faculty member Fereshte Ghahari Kermani, Assistant Professor of Physics, recently received U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Early Career Award, which highlights the significance of […] - Mason represents Virginia at the 2023 Quantum World Congress
George Mason University was the only university representing Virginia at the 2023 Quantum World Congress (QWC) underscoring its commitment to quantum advancements. QSEC played a […] - QSEC Researchers Receive NSF Funds for Quantum Teaching in Both Elementary Classrooms and College
QSEC research groups, led by Dr. Nancy Holincheck and Dr. Weiwen Jiang, has been recently awarded for research funds by NSF on quantum teaching and […] - QSEC Faculty Receives NSF Funds for Quantum Computing Research
QSEC faculty members Dr. Fei Wang, and Dr. Weiwen Jiang, Dr. Jessica Rosenberg, and Dr. Mingzhen Tian has been recently awarded for research funds by NSF […] - Mason represents Virginia at the 2022 Quantum World Congress
George Mason University was the only university representing Virginia at the 2022 Quantum World Congress (QWC). Representing Mason at QWC, QSEC galvanized faculty and students to make […]
Science at quantum scale controls chemistry and the behavior of materials, therefore the “second quantum revolution” develops new electronics and digital information technologies. Quantum materials host collective electronic phenomena that exhibit unconventional behaviors and can potentially serve as the basis for entirely new computing concepts. Advancements in technology are inevitably driven by the combination of new, nonclassical materials, sensors, and algorithms. Success in such areas requires a new generation of interdisciplinary researchers who approach quantum with an open mind.
The Quantum Science and Engineering Center (QSEC) at George Mason University supports the exploration of these high-risk high-reward ideas by fostering a collaborative, interdisciplinary, community-focused environment at Mason. This provides a unique environment for graduate students, undergraduate students, and postdoctoral researchers to make transformative contributions to quantum technology.