State of Ohio awards Miami University $7 million to create quantum computing workforce in Ohio
University partnering with Cleveland Clinic to launch Ohio Institute for Quantum Computing
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Miami University and Cleveland Clinic are partnering to launch the Ohio Institute for Quantum Computing Research, Talent, and Commercialization.
State of Ohio awards Miami University $7 million to create quantum computing workforce in Ohio
Published
Miami University was awarded $7 million to create a quantum computing workforce as a part of Ohio’s two-year state operating budget. The funds will assist in establishing the Ohio Institute for Quantum Computing Research, Talent, and Commercialization.
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.
“This 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,” Miami President Gregory Crawford said. “By giving our students the right tools to succeed, we will ensure Ohio develops a workforce ready to lead in quantum innovation.”
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.
The Institute will also leverage Cleveland Clinic’s 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’s budget press conference last week, he discussed the merits of funding the Institute through the state operating budget. “This 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,” Gov. DeWine said.
In January, Miami announced its partnership with Cleveland Clinic to advance education and training in quantum computing and elevate Ohio’s global position in this transformative field. As part of this innovative partnership, Miami established Ohio’s first specialized degree programs and research experiences in quantum computing.
Miami will launch the Quantum Computing major this August, the first Bachelor of Science in Quantum Computing in Ohio, and believed to be the first nationwide to focus on the software aspects of quantum computing.
“Ohio stands on the edge of a quantum revolution - where innovation is not just welcomed but built into our DNA. With the right investment and vision, we won’t just attract the future of quantum computing, we’ll lead it,” state Rep. Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.), Chair of the Ohio House Higher Education Committee, said. “This is our moment to put Ohio at the forefront of a breakthrough that will redefine the scale, speed, and scope of human progress.”
By developing Ohio’s first specialized degree program and with the state support to launch the Institute, Miami will also provide research experiences in quantum computing that will cultivate the scientific and entrepreneurial talent needed to create companies, elevate businesses, and advance organizations that leverage quantum computing.
“This unique partnership and workforce development initiative will position Ohio as a national and global leader in quantum computing and reinforce Ohio’s commitment to being the best state for businesses to start and remain.” said Ohio Sen. George Lang (R-West Chester), whose Senate district encompasses most of Butler County, including Miami.
Through its partnership with IBM, Cleveland Clinic houses an IBM Quantum System One, the world’s first quantum computer dedicated to healthcare research. This gives Ohio a competitive advantage in attracting top talent and investment, supporting advanced research, and retaining skilled graduates.
“At Cleveland Clinic, we know that solving healthcare’s toughest challenges requires the best minds in medicine, education and technology working together,” said Lara Jehi, MD, Chief Research Information Officer at Cleveland Clinic. “Quantum computing holds the promise to transform biomedical research and patient care by accelerating discoveries and driving innovation. This partnership will cultivate the workforce of the future and position Ohio as a leader in leveraging advanced computing for healthcare and life sciences.”
“We are truly excited for this collaboration as we develop the Ohio Institute for Quantum Computing,” President Crawford said. “The institute will drive innovation, attract companies, and commercialize Ohio research.”
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.
“This 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,” Miami President Gregory Crawford said. “By giving our students the right tools to succeed, we will ensure Ohio develops a workforce ready to lead in quantum innovation.”
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.
The Institute will also leverage Cleveland Clinic’s 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’s budget press conference last week, he discussed the merits of funding the Institute through the state operating budget. “This 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,” Gov. DeWine said.
In January, Miami announced its partnership with Cleveland Clinic to advance education and training in quantum computing and elevate Ohio’s global position in this transformative field. As part of this innovative partnership, Miami established Ohio’s first specialized degree programs and research experiences in quantum computing.
Miami will launch the Quantum Computing major this August, the first Bachelor of Science in Quantum Computing in Ohio, and believed to be the first nationwide to focus on the software aspects of quantum computing.
“Ohio stands on the edge of a quantum revolution - where innovation is not just welcomed but built into our DNA. With the right investment and vision, we won’t just attract the future of quantum computing, we’ll lead it,” state Rep. Tom Young (R-Washington Twp.), Chair of the Ohio House Higher Education Committee, said. “This is our moment to put Ohio at the forefront of a breakthrough that will redefine the scale, speed, and scope of human progress.”
By developing Ohio’s first specialized degree program and with the state support to launch the Institute, Miami will also provide research experiences in quantum computing that will cultivate the scientific and entrepreneurial talent needed to create companies, elevate businesses, and advance organizations that leverage quantum computing.
“This unique partnership and workforce development initiative will position Ohio as a national and global leader in quantum computing and reinforce Ohio’s commitment to being the best state for businesses to start and remain.” said Ohio Sen. George Lang (R-West Chester), whose Senate district encompasses most of Butler County, including Miami.
Through its partnership with IBM, Cleveland Clinic houses an IBM Quantum System One, the world’s first quantum computer dedicated to healthcare research. This gives Ohio a competitive advantage in attracting top talent and investment, supporting advanced research, and retaining skilled graduates.
“At Cleveland Clinic, we know that solving healthcare’s toughest challenges requires the best minds in medicine, education and technology working together,” said Lara Jehi, MD, Chief Research Information Officer at Cleveland Clinic. “Quantum computing holds the promise to transform biomedical research and patient care by accelerating discoveries and driving innovation. This partnership will cultivate the workforce of the future and position Ohio as a leader in leveraging advanced computing for healthcare and life sciences.”
“We are truly excited for this collaboration as we develop the Ohio Institute for Quantum Computing,” President Crawford said. “The institute will drive innovation, attract companies, and commercialize Ohio research.”
Established in 1809, Miami University is located in Oxford, Ohio, with regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, a learning center in West Chester, and a European study center in Luxembourg.
