Summary
The University of South Carolina (USC) hosted Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site is focused on Quantum Computing Workforce Development in the New Era of Computing. This interdisciplinary program brings together eleven faculty from Computer Science and Mathematics across two USC colleges, in collaboration with SC Quantum, NASA Ames, and the Boyd Innovation Center. Each summer, eight students from across the U.S.—primarily rising sophomores and juniors from non-PhD-granting institutions—will engage in a nine-week research experience spanning twelve quantum computing projects. The