Miami University was awarded $7 million to create a quantum computing workforce as a part of Ohio\u2019s two-year state operating budget. The funds will assist in establishing the Ohio Institute for Quantum Computing Research, Talent, and Commercialization.<\/p>\n
The Institute, a partnership between Miami and Cleveland Clinic, will focus on workforce development, research, and commercialization and will be accessible to all Ohio higher education institutions. By connecting industry needs with academic expertise and hands-on training, the Institute will produce a future-ready workforce with graduates who are prepared to contribute from day one of employment and will advance innovations that benefit Ohio and beyond.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis groundbreaking partnership between Miami and Cleveland Clinic gives Ohio a competitive advantage in attracting top talent and investment, supporting advanced research, and retaining skilled graduates,\u201d Miami President Gregory Crawford said. \u201cBy giving our students the right tools to succeed, we will ensure Ohio develops a workforce ready to lead in quantum innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n
Quantum computing is a rapidly developing, multidisciplinary field which combines properties of mathematics, computer science, and physics. Quantum computers are able to solve complex problems faster than a classical computer by determining several solutions in parallel rather than sequentially.<\/p>\n
The Institute will also leverage Cleveland Clinic\u2019s world-class expertise in healthcare, allowing for medical innovations that will benefit all Ohioans and job opportunities across the entire state. During Governor Mike DeWine\u2019s budget press conference last week, he discussed the merits of funding the Institute through the state operating budget. \u201cThis partnership will train the next generation of talented students and future members of the workforce with expertise in using advanced computers to solve complex problems much, much faster,\u201d Gov. DeWine said.<\/p>\n
In January, Miami announced its partnership<\/a> with Cleveland Clinic to advance education and training in quantum computing and elevate Ohio\u2019s global position in this transformative field. As part of this innovative partnership, Miami established Ohio\u2019s first specialized degree programs and research experiences in quantum computing.<\/p>\n