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Innovation in Education: P
Emerging Technologies and Research: S
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Project Title: Development of Molecular and Quantum Computing Curriculum Resources

Abstract:  There is a theoretical barrier in information technology which states that many problems may never be solved efficiently no matter how fast computers will become.  However, molecular and quantum computing may break this barrier. The former uses molecules to store and process information while the latter, using quantum bits can store and process both 0 and 1 simultaneously, permits quantum computers with 500 bits to store today's largest databases.  This project will bridge current research and curriculum developments and introduce students to molecular and quantum computing.  Software tools will be created to help students understand the fundamentals.  This project's impact will provide students with important ideas of molecular and quantum computers and prepare future computer scientists and engineers for these new paradigms of information technology.

Project Leader Name: Project/LeadContact: John Lowther
Project Leader Dept: Computer Science
Project Leader Email: john@mtu.edu
Lead #1 Name: Co-Project Lead #1:C-K. Shene
Lead #1 Dept: Computer Science
Lead #1 Email: shene@mtu.edu

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