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NSF quantum institute renewed with $37.5 million in funding over five years

One of eight NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes across the nation, NSF HQAN is charting a comprehensive, industry-ready pathway to modular quantum computing that unites hardware and software to deliver real quantum advantage.

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Paving the way for modular quantum computing

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The stuff quantum is made of: Grainger engineers are making materials for the quantum revolution

The Grainger College of Engineering launches new Quantum Information Science minor

Illinois researchers part of national team to receive funding for building quantum internet

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Fueled by curiosity and collaboration, Grainger engineers are pushing the limits of discovery — reimagining what's possible and taking on humanity's most pressing challenges.

Balancing AI's promise and environmental impact

What does responsible AI growth look like? Jeremy Guest, department head and professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, explores the infrastructure behind AI and discusses how engineers can help realize AI's potential while building a more sustainable future.

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Remembering Nobel laureate Anthony J. ‘Tony’ Leggett

Renowned for his seminal work on superfluidity and quantum science, theoretical physicist Tony Leggett was one of the greatest scientific minds of our time. Explore his life, work and lasting legacy.

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Engineering the bioeconomy

Converting agricultural waste into biofuels. Constructing portable nitrogen fixation reactors. Producing food from air. These are some of the many ways Grainger engineerings are creating a more circular, resilient bioeconomy.

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Gene Robinson: What it will take for Chicago to lead in responsible AI

The race to build AI is happening now, and the Discovery Partners Institute is in the best possible position to ensure Chicago exemplifies how AI can serve society.

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Grainger Engineering teams up with Purdue to strengthen semiconductor workforce in U.S.

The joint initiative will prepare students for careers in an industry whose rapid growth is being driven by the AI boom.

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Gene Robinson and Rashid Bashir: Chicago can be where the world learns to build AI worthy of trust

The new Chicago Tribune opinion piece makes the case for a distinctly Chicago approach to AI: one grounded in responsibility and real-world impact.

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From breakthrough discoveries to expert commentary, Grainger engineers are making headlines and shaping conversations about the future of technology and innovation

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