Stony Brook University will host a panel presentation titled “Stony Brook’s Quantum Frontiers” on April 17, highlighting the achievements and research of faculty from the Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Engineering and Applied Sciences. The event is scheduled for 10:30 am in the Wang Center Theatre as part of the inauguration celebration for President Andrea Goldsmith.
The panel aims to showcase advances in quantum science and technology, an area that has implications for computing, communications, materials science, education, and internet security. Faculty members will discuss recent developments that could shape future technologies.
President Andrea Goldsmith will open the event with welcome remarks. Two student emcees—Jaymie Grant, a sophomore double majoring in physics and mathematics with a minor in philosophy; and Angelina Livigni, a senior journalism major with a minor in applied mathematics and statistics—will guide attendees through several presentations.
Scott Carney from the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences will introduce what he calls the second quantum revolution. Carney said these new technologies—including advanced sensors, computers capable of discovering new drugs, and secure communications—“will change the way we live, but only if they can be manufactured.”
Jennifer Cano from Physics and Astronomy will discuss how ultra-thin quantum materials lead to superconductors that carry electricity without resistance. Hyeongrak “Chuck” Choi will present work on integrated quantum technology using artificial atoms inside diamonds to move information between computer chips—a step toward larger-scale quantum computers.
Angela Kelly will address breakthroughs in K-12 quantum education achieved by Stony Brook physics faculty through outreach initiatives aimed at diversifying future talent pipelines. Himanshu Gupta plans to demystify concepts like entanglement while discussing both opportunities offered by quantum computing as well as its real-world challenges.
Eden Figueroa is set to explain efforts toward building a functional prototype for a quantum repeater network—a key component needed for developing a practical quantum internet.
A panel discussion moderated by David Wrobel (dean of Arts & Sciences) and Andrew Singer (dean of Engineering & Applied Sciences) will follow these presentations. More information about tickets can be found on Stony Brook’s Inauguration website.
