$1.5 Million Donation Opens New Quantum Innovation Center at UCSB

Technology philanthropist Roy Eddleman donated $1.5 million to UC Santa Barbara for a new center for quantum innovation, which is dedicated toward researching quantum effects in physics.

The newly founded center, which officially opened in July, is being directed by David Weld and Ania Jayich, professors in the physics department, and Stephen Wilson, a professor in the materials department. The directors oversee and guide the center’s activities, which include research, educational and outreach programs for those interested in quantum science.