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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed five new members to the Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee, establishing staggered terms through 2031 to guide the state's long-term quantum economy strategy. The committee now includes key industry and academic leaders from NVIDIA, Texas Tech University, and the Texas Research Alliance, ensuring a blend of expertise across AI, defense, and economic development. This structural update aims to formalize strategic planning for quantum infrastructure and talent pipelines within the state.
Texas Governor Appoints Five to Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee

Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Governor Greg Abbott appointed Victor Fishman, Ph.D. and Lin Zhou, Ph.D. to the Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee for terms set to expire on January 31, 2027. Governor Abbott also appointed Richard “Ross” Coffman for a term set to expire on January 31, 2029, and appointed John Josephakis and Jeff Prevost, Ph.D. for […]
Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed five members to the Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee, which is tasked with developing a strategic plan to promote the state’s quantum economy. The new appointees bring expertise from academia, industry, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, defense, and economic development, including leaders from Texas Tech University, NVIDIA, UT San Antonio, and…
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