Xavier University of Louisiana Partners with IBM for Quantum Education and Research Initiative aimed at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
September 17, 2020 – Today, IBM is announcing its first IBM Quantum education and research initiative for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), aimed at driving a diverse and inclusive quantum workforce. Xavier University of Louisiana and 12 additional HBCUs, the IBM-HBCU Quantum Center, will offer access to its quantum computers, as well as collaboration on academic, education, and community outreach programs.
The IBM Research blog:
HBCU Center Driving Diversity and Inclusion in Quantum Computing
The new IBM-HBCU Quantum Center announced at IBM’s Quantum Summit is a multi-year investment that will bring together researchers and students across a network of 13 HBCUs.
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