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Chiral-Induced Spin Selectivity Effect: From Fundamentals to Applications
September 2 – 3, 2026 at the University of Pittsburgh O'Hara Student Center.
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Apply for a Fall 2026 PQI Fellowship
Pitt graduate students from DSAS and SCI are eligible to apply for a PQI Fellowship now! Applications are due July 22, 2026 by 12pm.
Feature Faculty Interview
Ryan O'Donnell of the CMU Dept. of Computer Science shares his results exploring quantum. Watch now...
Highlights
Members
PQI is comprised of 150+ faculty and 210+ students across three Pittsburgh universities who conduct research in a variety of areas within quantum science and technology.
Research
PQI members are leading research in the fields of quantum sensing, quantum communications, quantum computing, and quantum fundamentals.
Events
PQI hosts a variety of quantum events throughout the year, including public lectures, seminars, and an annual signature event.
News
July 1, 2026
The Post-Quantum Security Mandate
To stay ahead of advanced cryptographic attacks, the federal government is launching a massive defensive overhaul that requires all federal agencies to map their digital assets and migrate to quantum-resistant security standards by 2030 and 2031.July 1, 2026
The New Era of Quantum Innovation
The executive order updates the national quantum strategy by launching a multi-agency effort to build a dedicated quantum computer for scientific discovery at a Department of Energy laboratory.
July 1, 2026