UMD leaders promote technology, innovation at World Quantum Day celebration The celebration featured an interview with a physics Nobel Laureate and a look at this university’s quantum and arts project collaboration. Anastasia Merkulova April 16, 2025
$1 billion ‘Capital of Quantum’ initiative to establish UMD, Maryland as quantum hub The initiative — a partnership between this university, the state and private and federal partners — will secure more than $1 billion in investments. Brandon Kim February 14, 2025
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, UMD announce $1 billion quantum technology initiative The initiative aims to generate $1 billion in investments over the next five years and push advancements in quantum research, workforce development and industry collaboration. Oliver Mack January 14, 2025
UMD business school hosts discussion on predicted global trends The report suggests the future could hold climate change, AI and economic instability. Freelance Reporter February 17, 2022
UMD, IonQ join forces to create the nation’s first quantum computing lab in College Park The National Quantum Lab at Maryland will be located in the city's Discovery District. Ryan White September 8, 2021
Meet Peter Chapman, UMD’s spring commencement speaker Chapman is the president and CEO of IonQ, a quantum computing company based in College Park. Khushboo Rathore May 7, 2021
After merger, College Park startup IonQ plans to go public with $2 billion valuation The company is set to be the first commercialized quantum computing company to go public. Jonathan Tercasio March 12, 2021
Gov. Hogan names College Park quantum computing company one of top state start-ups IonQ is currently the only quantum computing system working with both Amazon and Microsoft. Brent Abel November 20, 2020
UMD-led partnership aims to enhance quantum technology workforce The alliance includes Johns Hopkins University and Lockheed Martin. Eric Neugeboren February 6, 2020