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The Best of Our Knowledge

The Best Of Our Knowledge

The Best of Our Knowledge #1711: Quantum Computing and Student Government

By Lucas Willard

Published July 7, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT

IBM Quantum System One

On this episode of the Best of Our Knowledge: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute plans to become the first university in the world to house a new advanced quantum supercomputer; a young woman is named valedictorian of a private high school’s first co-ed graduating class; and newly passed legislation in New York aims to protect student government clubs.

The Best Of Our Knowledge

Lucas Willard

Lucas Willard is a news reporter and host at WAMC Northeast Public Radio, which he joined in 2011. He produces and hosts The Best of Our Knowledge and WAMC Listening Party.

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