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Interested in science? Want to learn more about the latest technology breakthroughs in normal English, minus the jargon? Then Café Scientifique Pittsburgh at Carnegie Science Center is the place to be!
Café Sci is THE place in Pittsburgh where anyone interested in science can get together to discuss today’s science issues with experts, and best of all… you can ask your own questions! After a brief talk by our monthly guest speaker, the evening is dedicated to a question-and-answer session.
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Quantum Science: The Past, Present, and Future
Quantum Science: The Past, Present, and Future
On-site only
Wed., April 9
7:30–9 p.m.
Register for the free lecture! 
Presenter
William Phillips, Ph.D.
Nobel Laureate, Distinguished University and College Park Professor of Physics at the University of Maryland
Note: This is a joint presentation with the Pittsburgh Quantum Institute. See the PQI 2025 page for additional great talks.
A century ago, pioneers like Werner Heisenberg, Erwin Schrödinger, and Niels Bohr introduced quantum mechanics, which revolutionized our understanding of the physical world. Since then, this groundbreaking science has led to revolutionary technologies, such as semiconductor electronics, which have transformed lives. As we celebrate the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ), scientists are leveraging some of the most interesting aspects of quantum mechanics – including features that have challenged our very notions of reality since its inception. As we look to the future, we stand at the brink of a second quantum revolution, promising unimaginable wonders.
About William Phillips
William Phillips is a Distinguished University and College Park Professor of physics. In 1997, he was a co-recipient of the Nobel Prize of Physics for development of methods to cool and trap atoms with laser light. Professor Phillips received his bachelor’s degree from Juniata College in 1970 and his Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Society, a Fellow and Honorary Member of the Optical Society of America, and a Member of the National Academy of Sciences.
Register for Café Sci
The event is FREE to attend, but preregistration is required ! Carnegie Science Center would like to continue to offer programs like Café Sci, Women in STEM, and others. Please consider making a donation when you register. Once you sign up, you’ll get an email confirmation. Have a question for William Phillips? You’ll be able to type your questions in the Q&A section during the presentation!
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