UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGNSUMMER RESEARCH · 2027
Quantum REUSecure & reliable networks

Partners & research environment

Connected to a wider
quantum community.

The program combines faculty-led research at Illinois with planned educational and workforce activities that connect students to the broader quantum ecosystem.

Educational & workforce partners

Research in context.

Partner roles below reflect the submitted program plan. The 2027 activity schedule and availability will be confirmed before the summer.

IBM Quantum

Quantum software & industry engagement

Planned Qiskit-focused educational engagement will connect circuit construction, simulation, transpilation, execution workflows, and interpretation of results to student projects.

The program also plans to coordinate visitor access to IBM’s Chicago office. A possible educational visit associated with IBM Quantum System Two at Hyde Park Labs depends on installation, readiness, and visitor requirements; it is not guaranteed.

The proposal identifies IBM Quantum Engagement Leader Tad Reese as an organizational contact.

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Chicago Quantum
Exchange · Q-Ready

Quantum careers & workforce development

Planned connections to Q-Ready programming complement the research experience with technical skill building, employer spotlights, industry panels, and career conversations.

Activities will be selected to fit the cohort’s interests and the ten-week schedule. Students can connect these experiences to their Individual Development Plans and discuss next steps with their mentors.

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The Illinois research environment

A home for connected ideas.

Electrical & Computer Engineering

The host department connects the program to research in information, communication, security, and computation.

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IQUIST

The Illinois Quantum Information Science and Technology Center connects quantum researchers across campus disciplines.

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Coordinated Science Laboratory

A campus setting for collaboration across communications, signal processing, quantum information, and cybersecurity.

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NCSA

The planned research environment includes campus computing resources for scientific simulation and reproducible computation.

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Office of Undergraduate Research

Campus research programming and support connect students to the broader undergraduate research community.

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Disability Resources & Educational Services

Participants can work with program coordination and campus resources to plan for accessible participation.

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Learning from the program

Feedback shapes
the experience.

CRA Center for Evaluating the Research Pipeline

The submitted plan identifies CRA CERP for formative and summative program evaluation. Student feedback and research milestones will help the team improve mentoring and the program experience.

Evaluation arrangements will be finalized as program support is confirmed.

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Your next research question starts here

Bring your curiosity.
Build something that matters.

No prior quantum coursework required. A summer of research, mentorship, and discovery at Illinois.

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