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MTSU Hosts Interstate Hackathon to Expand Quantum Computing Education

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Briefings

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) hosted the Interstate Quantum Hackathon, a three-day event where 250 registrants from 14 U.S. states and 29 countries learned quantum computing fundamentals. Over 40% of participants had no prior experience, and they received four weeks of training before tackling molecular simulation and optimization challenges. The event highlighted a strong demand for accessible quantum education and demonstrated how public universities can bridge the gap between academic research and industry workforce needs.

Key points

• MTSU's Quantum Research Center (QRISE) led the three-day hackathon, bringing together 250 registrants from 14 U.S. states and 29 countries.
• More than 40% of registrants reported no prior quantum computing experience, with 40% of registrants reporting no prior quantum computing experience.

Context

The event was organized by MTSU's QRISE Center in collaboration with universities across Tennessee, Indiana, Missouri, Florida, and Alabama. It brought together students, industry partners like IBM Quantum, and government representatives to prepare the workforce for quantum technologies.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the press release and internal briefing; specific participant outcomes, post-event impact metrics, and long-term career data are not provided.

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