Master of Engineering student Yousuf Mitchell aims to turn research breakthroughs into sustainable solutions

Using single particle spectroscopy, researchers from the Squires Lab revealed molecular insights into how different types of photosynthetic bacteria can use a shared mechanism to protect themselves from too much sunlight.

Partnership with IonQ enables faculty and students to conduct cutting-edge research and translate to real-world applications benefiting society

Building the same crystal a different way could increase the range of quantum networks from a few kilometers to a potential 2,000 km, bringing quantum internet closer than ever

UChicago PME researchers built a fully automated system to optimize physical vapor deposition—a process used to make thin films for electronics.

At UChicago PME, Emanuel Garza studies the cellular origins of small cell lung cancer, aiming to unlock new paths for lifesaving immunotherapies.

A new exhibit from the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering’s STAGE Center, IBM and United Airlines brings quantum science and engineering to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Starting with just 58 data points, a new artificial intelligence model identified four battery electrolytes that rival the state of the art

Taking materials science to medicine, new research could improve the performance of existing lasers in removing kidney stones

What does creating custom-sewn, Edwardian-era-inspired clothes by hand have in common with developing a new class of quantum units or "qubits" controlled by light? "To me, both are forms of engineering," says Chloe Washabaugh. In her evenings, Washabaugh enjoys making early-1900s-style clothes, a process she describes as drafting and configuring 2D pieces of fabric into patterns that fit the 3D shape of the body.

An innovative, cross-cultural collaboration is using the power of play to solve real-world agricultural challenges in rural India. The Vidyut Project, a creative collaboration between the University of Chicago's STAGE Center and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay's Centre for Technology Alternatives for Rural Areas (C-TARA), is leveraging storytelling and board games to promote energy-efficient irrigation techniques among farmers.

Explore the intersection of art, science, and technology at Techne Chicago, a hub for innovation and cultural dialogue on quantum computing and interpretability.

PhD student Avi Gargye is working to create sustainable batteries to help improve quality of life around the world

Physicist David Awschalom takes us on a fast-paced journey from Star Trek to quantum teleportation, showing how what once seemed like science fiction is quickly becoming reality. Equal parts inspiring and mind-bending, he reveals how uncertainty—the quirky heart of quantum physics—is actually a powerful engine of discovery, fueling breakthroughs in computing, medicine, and secure communication. This talk makes clear that our quantum future is not just coming—it’s already here. #quantum #quantumtechnology #teleportation, #quantumcomputing, #sensing, #quantuminternet, #cybersecurity Dr. David Awschalom is an experimental physicist and pioneer in quantum technology. He is the University of Chicago’s Liew Family Professor of Molecular Engineering and Physics, a senior scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, and the founding director of the Chicago Quantum Exchange- an intellectual hub that advances quantum information science research, prepares the quantum workforce, and drives the quantum economy in collaboration with leading universities, national laboratories and more than 50 corporate, international, and nonprofit partners. Dr. Awschalom is the inaugural director of Q-NEXT, a U.S. Department of Energy Quantum Information Science Research Center. He is a member of the U.S. National Academies of Science and Engineering and has received a U.S. Secretary of Energy Achievement award. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx