Stony Brook is leading the quantum revolution — building the nation's largest quantum internet and pioneering cross-disciplinary efforts in research, education, and innovation.
Quantum Education for Students and Teachers (QuEST) Conference
Quantum science is revolutionizing the way we understand and interact with the world, and as the field grows, so does the need for a workforce that understands its power and significance. This conference focused on the future of quantum information science and technology education, with more than 150 K-12 school personnel.
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A Quantum Revolution Is Underway on Long Island
Advances in superconducting qubits and laser-cooled atoms have moved from laboratory curiosities to fueling NASDAQ-listed companies. Yet the real barrier is connecting these breakthroughs into large-scale architectures capable of real-world impact. At Stony Brook University, that challenge is being tackled head-on. Partnering with Brookhaven National Laboratory, researchers are building the foundation for scalable quantum networks.
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Jennifer Cano Wins 2025 Stony Brook Discovery Prize
Jennifer Cano, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Physics and Astronomy, was named the winner of the 2025 Stony Brook Discovery Prize. Cano’s winning research proposal, “Theoretical Framework for the Discovery of Topological Moiré Materials,” concerns engineering quantum materials to realize novel phases of matter. It addresses a critical challenge in modern electronics, energy dissipation.
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Cracking the Quantum Code
Scientists from Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Laboratory ran a series of quantum simulations to explore one of the quirkiest features of the quantum realm: entanglement. The study takes quantum back to its roots in seeking to explain the behavior of subatomic particles, and provides insight into leveraging classical computers for quantum calculations.
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Spotlight on the Quantum Internet
How can we make the internet more secure and powerful? Eden Figueroa, Presidential Innovation Endowed Professor of Physics at SUNY's Stony Brook University, explains the groundbreaking work behind the first distributed quantum processing network — a system of interconnected laboratories across New York linked by quantum technology.
With the quantum internet, we can revolutionize data transfer, enhance security, and open new frontiers in computing. This initiative advances fundamental research and also creates incredible opportunities for students to engage in research and innovation with real societal impact.
Watch to learn how Stony Brook dares to shape the future of the internet.
Coming Events
Year of Quantum Educational Leadership Conference
June 28, 2025
Stony Brook University
Join us at the Charles B. Wang Center to learn about quantum ideas and principles. Free classroom resources for middle and high school STEM teachers.
Quantum Information Science & Technology (QIST) Camp
June 30-July 3, 2025
Stony Brook University
Taught by quantum physics faculty, this four-day camp is funded by the National Science Foundation and is no cost to students. Open to students entering grades 10-12 in Fall 2025.
Quantum Information Science & Technology Summer Program
August 18-22, 2025
New York Hall of Science, Queens
This program will introduce students to quantum information science principles and basic quantum computing. Students will gain insights into how basic quantum concepts relate to the world around them.
Event Spotlight - Quantum Networks Town Hall
International experts and scientists gathered in person and virtually at the SUNY
Global Center in New York City for a Quantum Networks Town Hall on February 27 and 28, 2025, sponsored by Stony Brook University and the State University
of New York.
The event explored how to coordinate a federated quantum network infrastructure and
establish mechanisms to enable members to use the SCY-QNet virtual laboratory. It
sought community input to foster open scientific dialogue, to collect baseline data
to aid in the development of a diverse workforce development plan, and to ensure the
broad participation of the entire QISE community.
Attendees:
Stony Brook University
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Ottawa, Canada
National University of Singapore
University of Science and Technology of China
Purdue University
Columbia University
University of Maryland
Air Force Research Academy
Northwestern University
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
University of Oregon
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Paderborn University
Saarland University
