On May 3, the United States Senate passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) to commemorate and support the goals of World Quantum Day. This resolution highlights the importance of the quantum mechanics that are part of the technologies used in everyday life, such as semiconductors in computers, atomic clocks that power GPS systems, and MRI imaging. The U.S. has been a pioneer in revolutionary quantum technologies and this resolution recognizes that legacy.
“Quantum science will create revolutionary technology and help us secure our competitive advantage. We must provide children and schools with the resources to introduce quantum concepts early and encourage participation in our growing STEM workforce. The World Quantum Day initiative is an important reminder of the progress already made in this technology field and the need to ensure our children have the skills they need to continue that progress in the future,” said Senator Young.
Quantum science and technology have the potential to revolutionize fields such as computing, telecommunications, and medicine, and it is vital that we raise awareness about the importance of this field. By celebrating World Quantum Day, we can shine a spotlight on the exciting developments in quantum research and inspire future generations of scientists and engineers to pursue careers in this field. The United States has been at the forefront of quantum research, and this resolution will demonstrate our commitment to advancing this important area of study. I urge all Senators to support this resolution and help us celebrate World Quantum Day,” said Spyridon Michalakis, U.S. Representative of the World Quantum Day Initiative.
Read more about the resolution here Legislative text of the resolution can be found here.
