TN-QuMat : Tennessee Quantum Materials Research and Training Program
The TN-QuMat project is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Researching New Energy Sciences Workforce (RENEW) initiative, which aims to develop a skilled and diverse workforce in critical areas of national research. TN-QuMat is a collaborative initiative between MTSU (PI Hanna Terletska, Co-PI, John Villanova), TSU, (Co-PI Richard Mu), Fisk University (Co-PI Ning Zhang) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (PI Thomas Maier, Co-PI Tom Berlijn).
Project Goals
The goal of the project is to develop a sustainable quantum-ready workforce in Tennessee, focusing on advancing research, training the quantum training, and fostering collaboration. The project is structured around four key thrusts:
- Advancing Quantum Materials Research
- TN Quantum Ready Workforce Development
- Broadening Participation
- Strengthening Partnerships
Collaborating Institutions
TN:QuMat is a collaborative initiative between MTSU, TSU, Fisk University and ORNL integrating resources and expertise to position Tennessee as a hub for quantum research, education and workforce development.
- Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) - PI: Hanna Terletska, Co-PI: John Villanova
- Tennessee State University (TSU) - Co-PI: Richard Mu
- Fisk University - Co-PI: Ning Zhang
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) - PI: Thomas Maier, Co-PI: Tom Berlijn
- University of Michigan - Co-PI: Emanuel Gull, Sergei Iskakov
- Meharry College - Co-PI: Lei Qian
Acknowledgement
The TN-QuMat program is only possible because of funds by the U.S. Department of Energy under it’s RENEW Program. The team at TN-QuMat is thankful for the same.