The Concentration in Quantum Science and Technology (QST) at Illinois Wesleyan University
is a cross-
disciplinary course of study, blending physics, mathematics, chemistry, and computer
science — a twist of academics that fits naturally within the liberal arts identity
of IWU.
QST at Illinois Wesleyan is an innovative, forward-looking program that emphasizes
experiential learning. Through faculty-mentored projects, summer research programs
with financial support, and cross-disciplinary mentoring, students build the kind
of technical fluency and intellectual ownership typically reserved for graduate students.
This program is designed for students:
- Aiming for quantum computing, quantum optics, or quantum communication
- Eager for hands-on research and interdisciplinary mentorship early in their career
- Who want to branch into computer science, math, or chemistry while diving into quantum science
Our program emphasizes depth through research and mentorship starting in year one.
Illinois Wesleyan is one of very few liberal arts institutions in the Midwest offering a named concentration in Quantum Science & Technology at the undergraduate level.