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Specialized Datasets Drive New Discoveries

After nearly eight years of coalition building, Pitt is opening a new Federal Statistical Research Data Center (FSRDC)—a secure data facility managed in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University and the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Western Pa. is set to 'level up' its quantum capabilities with an $11.6 million investment from Pitt

Quantum physics can sometimes seem almost metaphysical, but even the field that introduced spooky action at a distance is grounded in the tangible world of computers, networks and sensors.

To usher in the next era of quantum technology, researchers need specialized, made-to-spec equipment that can crunch data faster and bring the field farther.