This federal Project Grant award of $166,515 from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program (CFDA 47.070) is supporting the development of a quantum computing training curriculum for undergraduate, graduate students, and researchers in materials science and chemistry. The project, led by Purdue University, aims to prepare the next generation of materials scientists and chemists to harness the power of quantum computing, which has the potential to revolutionize computation and enable accurate simulations of molecular and atomic behavior. The curriculum covers quantum computing fundamentals, quantum simulations, and quantum machine learning, utilizing both IBM quantum hardware and NVIDIA CUDA quantum GPU-based simulators. The project includes in-person training workshops and virtual tutorials, with a focus on enhancing diversity in the quantum information science and engineering (QISE) field by targeting underrepresented students and researchers. The award, which runs from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026, also includes plans for a public forum to promote open discussion and knowledge exchange around quantum computing applications in materials science and chemistry.
Generated 3/25/25, 5:01 AM