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University of Maryland Startup Goes Public: Discovery District-based startup IonQ, founded in College Park in 2015 by Dr. Christopher Monroe and Dr. Jungsang Kim, announced its plan to become the first publicly traded quantum computing company last month. The company will enter the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) through a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) valued at $2B. This news comes on the heels of IonQ recently completing an extensive expansion and renovation of its office, which will enable IonQ to grow its workforce. It already has several open positions for engineers and physicists.

The University of Maryland achieved its highest ranking ever in the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) survey for fiscal year (FY) 2019, placing 14th overall nationally and 8th among all public ...

After a whirlwind year, it is hard to believe that 2020 is almost over.  As we approach the holiday season, we are thankful for good health, being home with loved ones, and making time for reflection and rest. We will be taking a short break from ...

Welcome back, Terrapins! Over the summer, members of the University community including administrators, faculty, staff, and students worked together to prepare UMD for the resumption of on-campus activities this Fall. Learn about the many health and ...

Welcome, President Pines! Dr. Darryll J. Pines took the helm of the University of Maryland as its next President on July 1st, following a 25-year career on campus as a faculty member, chair of the Aerospace Engineering Department, then Dean of the A. ...

Welcome to the Inaugural Edition of the Discovery District Newsletter. During these unprecedented times, we wholeheartedly believe in the power of community and the importance of staying connected to provide our members and partners with relevant news, ...