Grant goes to Winston-Salem college for new program

  • 2023-09-14
A grant of $5m has been awarded to Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) to establish a program on quantum information science and engineering (QISE).

Author of the grant and a chemistry professor at WSSU, John Yi, said that the grant will enable the university to become a leader in quantum research among historically Black colleges and universities. He added that the funds will be used to create the QISE program at the university and build laboratory spaces with the state-of-the-art instruments needed for research. He commented that the goal of the program is to attract a wide range of students, with 25 to 40 students expected to enroll this academic year.

A minor program in QISE will be launched by WSSU in the spring of 2024. Those who graduate with an education in this field can pursue careers in secure communication, quantum computing, and advanced cryptography. Associate provost for research and innovation, Shawn Holt, added that this grant will open more research fellowship opportunities to students in a field that lacks diversity.

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Interim Chancellor of WSSU, Anthony Graham, said this significant grant elevates the intellectual climate of the university by advancing education in science, technology engineering, and math. He added that this will promote student success and diversify the development of quantum information science with resource sustainability.