As renewable sources of energy such as solar and wind become more popular, they face challenges becoming part of electric grids designed for traditional sources of power. Now researchers suggest another promising technology, quantum computing, may help lead to major advances.
Recent moves from computer titans such as Google and IBM and pharmaceutical giants like Roche and Merck & Co., Inc. suggest drug research might prove to be among quantum computing’s first killer apps. The reasons? Time and money.
Somewhere between microwave ovens and infrared night vision, there’s a once-neglected space overlooked by engineers called the Terahertz Gap.
Dr. Yaakov Weinstein is chief scientist of quantum technologies at The MITRE Corporation, a major research organization that conducts and supports research from government and industry on topics important to national security and stability.
Dr. Joseph S. Broz is vice president for quantum growth and market development at IBM, where he’s responsible for driving commercial quantum applications and business adoption of advanced quantum computing capabilities.
Jay Lowell is a principal senior technical fellow at The Boeing Company, where he helps guide technical strategy and research implementation regarding disruptive emerging technologies.
Wells Fargo & Company will invest $87 million in largest commercial office investment and single project employment announcement in Roanoke County's history.
Sneha Atwal serves as Vice President of the Manufacturing Division at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, where she provides primary staff leadership for developing and implementing strategies to promote employment growth within the Advanced Materials, Food Processing & Manufacturing, and Biopharmaceuticals industries in Virginia.
In collaboration with the CEO, Ted Sniffin leads the development and execution of the Commonwealth of Virginia's business development strategy and operations to stimulate and support the development and expansion of Virginia’s economy as well as the achievement of VEDP's transformational economic development goals.
Amazon will establish a multi-story robotics fulfillment center and delivery station in the City of Virginia Beach, which will bring more than 1,000 new full-time jobs.