# Virginia High School to Receive a Quantum Computer

A high school in Virginia is set to become one of the first in the world to have its own quantum computer, giving students hands-on access to the technology. The move reflects growing efforts to build an early quantum-literate workforce as the field advances from labs toward real-world use.

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### Science
- [New Scientist](https://www.newscientist.com/article/2593536-why-a-high-school-in-virginia-is-getting-a-quantum-computer/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=home&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNS) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0000