The QMSEC Center
Advancing quantum information science and engineering through materials, sensing, and education.
Welcome to the Quantum Materials, Sensing and Education Center at Bryn Mawr College
The QMSEC Center (Quantum Materials, Sensing and Education Center) at Bryn Mawr College integrates resources from higher education, national laboratories, and industry to advance the frontier of quantum information science and engineering (QISE) through cutting-edge research in quantum materials and quantum sensing, alongside innovative educational initiatives. Researchers and educators from Bryn Mawr College, Johns Hopkins University, Colorado State University, Ursinus College, and the University of Pennsylvania are dedicated to engaging undergraduate and graduate students in pioneering QISE research, leveraging on-campus resources, the NSF-funded PARADIM Center at JHU, and Nano Centers and synchrotron X-ray facilities at Department of Energy labs. Students will also collaborate with leading scientists and experts in national labs and industry, providing a dynamic environment that fosters the next generation of scientists and engineers, preparing them for leadership roles in the rapidly evolving quantum technologies sector.
This project is funded by a $5 million National Science Foundation grant.
Focus Areas
Quantum Materials
We conduct Quantum Materials research, including the fabrication and characterization of ultrahigh-purity crystals, thin films, and nanosized magnetic disks designed to host nanosized skyrmions and apply quantum computing to design these proposed quantum materials.
Quantum Sensing
Our Quantum Sensing research involves the implementation and application of a state-of-the-art cryogenic scanning nitrogen-vacancy (NV) magnetometer capable of detecting minute magnetic fields with nanometer-scale resolution to image and study nanosized magnetic skyrmions.
QISE Education Research
Through our QISE Education Research, we are translating our findings into evidence-based curricula for high school and college students, establishing a workforce development pipeline for the QISE field, and developing an online learning platform to promote QISE awareness and literacy.
Research Mission
The QMSEC Center is dedicated to advancing quantum information science and engineering (QISE) through collaborative research, transformative education, and supportive mentorship. By bringing together expertise in quantum materials, quantum sensing, and education research, the center empowers undergraduate and graduate students to engage in frontier research and develop the skills to lead in a rapidly evolving quantum landscape. Through partnerships with academic institutions, national laboratories, and industry leaders, QMSEC fosters a vibrant, inclusive community committed to pushing the boundaries of quantum information science while broadening participation and promoting excellence in STEM.
