Superpositioned to Lead the Way in Quantum Education: Stony Brook QuEST Conference
Quantum science is revolutionizing the way we understand and interact with the world, and provides the basis for groundbreaking advancements in computing, simulation, sensing, communication, and security. As the field grows, so too does the need for a workforce that understands its power and significance.
To address this challenge, Stony Brook University hosted the International Year of Quantum 2025 Educational Leadership Conference on March 12 to discuss the future of quantum education.
Sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and led by three faculty members from Stony Brook’s Department of Physics and Astronomy and Institute for STEM Education (I-STEM), the Quantum Education for Students and Teachers (QuEST) conference brought more than 150 K-12 school district administrators, teachers, and university and STEM education partners to the Stony Brook Hilton Garden Inn. The conference provided an opportunity for attendees to discuss the future of quantum information science and technology (QIST) education.
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Megan McDuffie receives 2025 John Marburger III Fellowship for Science, Engineering and Mathematics
It is our pleasure to share the news that Megan McDuffie, a graduate student in the Physics & Astronomy department, has received the 2025 John Marburger III Fellowship for Science, Engineering and Mathematics!
This fellowship is funded by an endowment made in the memory of Dr. John H. Marburger, III, former president of Stony Brook University, director of Brookhaven National Laboratory, science advisor to President George W. Bush, and Vice President for Research at Stony Brook.
The fellowship provides funding support for women undertaking advanced graduate study in the physical sciences, engineering, or mathematics.
Selections for this prestigious award are based on scholastic merit and contributions to the Stony Brook University community.
Three SBU Physics Students Honored with SUNY GREAT Award
Three students in the SBU Physics & Astronomy Department were among the 38 recipients of the 2025 SUNY Graduate Research Empowering and Accelerating Talent (GREAT) Award: Ivy Huang, Nicole Khusid, and Benjamin Levine! They join the 2024 SUNY GREAT winner from our department, Melissa Rasmussen, in receiving this recognition.
Nicole Khusid: Gravitational Waves
Melissa Rasmussen (2024): Type Ia Supernovae
Benjamin Levine: Dark Matter and Dark Energy
Ivy Huang: Ultrafast Molecular Dynamics
More information about the award and its recipients can be found here (2025) and here (2024).