Quantum at CU Denver
CU Denver is helping train the workforce of tomorrow in the field of quantum. Do you want to help build the future?
About CU Denver
Colorado was designated as a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub in 2023—and CU Denver is at the heart of it as a consortium member of Elevate Quantum, a Rocky Mountain West Tech Hub. Backed by a $127 million regional investment, the university if helping educate and train the workforce that will build, maintain, and improve the machines that could make quantum information a reality and help solve some of society’s most pressing issues.
Interested in a career in quantum?
At CU Denver, you can learn about quantum in a unique, cross-disciplinary way led by world-renowned faculty experts in physics and electrical engineering.
CU Denver’s Quantum Information Technology Certificate prepares you to enter the quantum workforce with collaborative tools to excel in a transformational field.
You’ll take four courses to complete the certificate:
- Quantum Computing
- Quantum Computing Algorithms
- Quantum Computing Technology
- Quantum Technology Systems
CU Denver’s Experts
Quantum is evolving rapidly, and CU Denver brings together experts across disciplines to prepare students for the workforce.Physics Professor Martin Huber, PhD, is a leader in quantum sensors, particle astrophysics, and nanomagnetism. Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Tim C. Lei, PhD, pioneered CU Denver’s quantum coursework. And, Physics Chair Michael “Bodhi” Rodgers, PhD, and Electrical Engineering Chair Mark Golkowski, PhD, helped develop the Quantum Information Certificate.
CU Denver alums are already making an impact locally and globally in the quantum world.
Meet Erik Lucero, PhD
The Lead Quantum Engineer and Site Lead for Google Santa Barbara (BS ‘05)
Meet Audrey Whitesell
CU Denver Electrical Engineering Student (BS ‘24)