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More than two dozen expert panelists from eighteen organizations will convene at a vital two-day virtual symposium organized by Michigan Language Assessment, designed to uncover strategies and collaborative solutions for the critical U.S. nursing shortage.
ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Michigan Language Assessment will host a free, two-day symposium, Global Solutions to the U.S. Nursing Shortage: Policy, Recruitment, and Collaboration, on May 13–14, 2026, bringing together policymakers, state licensing and education authorities, healthcare employers, recruitment agencies, credential evaluation and processing organizations, professional organizations, and a global audience to address an important workforce challenge facing the United States.
The virtual, two-day event will explore strategies for strengthening the U.S. nursing workforce through global collaboration, with a focus on internationally trained nurses and the systems that support their transition into the U.S. healthcare environment.
More than 24 expert panelists from 18 organizations—including government agencies, state Boards of Nursing, healthcare systems, international recruitment partners, and education providers—will share insights on improving nurse recruitment, credentialing, and workforce integration.
Sessions will cover key topics such as:
- U.S. nursing shortage trends and workforce policy updates
- Pathways to U.S. nursing licensure for internationally educated nurses
- Ethical nurse recruitment and global mobility
- Licensing, credentialing, and immigration bottlenecks
- State-level workforce needs and shortage areas
- English language proficiency for healthcare professionals
- Employer strategies for nurse onboarding, integration, and retention
"As the demand for qualified nurses continues to grow, it is critical that we work across sectors and borders to develop sustainable solutions and identify practical pathways needed to strengthen the U.S. healthcare workforce and patient care in meaningful ways," said Dr. Fernando Fleurquin, special advisor, government relations and education at Michigan Language Assessment.
The symposium is open to a global audience and is relevant for federal and state government authorities, healthcare employers, policymakers, educators, recruiters, and internationally trained nurses seeking to better understand and navigate the U.S. healthcare landscape.
Registration is free and open to the public; advance registration is required. For more information and to register, visit:
https://michiganassessment.org/global-solutions-to-the-u-s-nursing-shortage-michigan-language-assessment-symposium-may-2026/
About Michigan Language Assessment
Michigan Language Assessment, a collaboration between the University of Michigan and Cambridge University Press & Assessment, has over 70 years of experience in English language testing. Its Michigan English Test (MET) supports internationally trained professionals pursuing U.S. licensure by assessing real-world English skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking, with fast and accurate results.
More than two dozen expert panelists from eighteen organizations will convene at a vital two-day virtual symposium organized by Michigan Language Assessment, designed to uncover strategies and collaborative solutions for the critical U.S. nursing shortage.
ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Michigan Language Assessment will host a free, two-day symposium, Global Solutions to the U.S. Nursing Shortage: Policy, Recruitment, and Collaboration, on May 13–14, 2026, bringing together policymakers, state licensing and education authorities, healthcare employers, recruitment agencies, credential evaluation and processing organizations, professional organizations, and a global audience to address an important workforce challenge facing the United States.
The virtual, two-day event will explore strategies for strengthening the U.S. nursing workforce through global collaboration, with a focus on internationally trained nurses and the systems that support their transition into the U.S. healthcare environment.
More than 24 expert panelists from 18 organizations—including government agencies, state Boards of Nursing, healthcare systems, international recruitment partners, and education providers—will share insights on improving nurse recruitment, credentialing, and workforce integration.
Sessions will cover key topics such as:
- U.S. nursing shortage trends and workforce policy updates
- Pathways to U.S. nursing licensure for internationally educated nurses
- Ethical nurse recruitment and global mobility
- Licensing, credentialing, and immigration bottlenecks
- State-level workforce needs and shortage areas
- English language proficiency for healthcare professionals
- Employer strategies for nurse onboarding, integration, and retention
"As the demand for qualified nurses continues to grow, it is critical that we work across sectors and borders to develop sustainable solutions and identify practical pathways needed to strengthen the U.S. healthcare workforce and patient care in meaningful ways," said Dr. Fernando Fleurquin, special advisor, government relations and education at Michigan Language Assessment.
The symposium is open to a global audience and is relevant for federal and state government authorities, healthcare employers, policymakers, educators, recruiters, and internationally trained nurses seeking to better understand and navigate the U.S. healthcare landscape.
Registration is free and open to the public; advance registration is required. For more information and to register, visit:
https://michiganassessment.org/global-solutions-to-the-u-s-nursing-shortage-michigan-language-assessment-symposium-may-2026/
About Michigan Language Assessment
Michigan Language Assessment, a collaboration between the University of Michigan and Cambridge University Press & Assessment, has over 70 years of experience in English language testing. Its Michigan English Test (MET) supports internationally trained professionals pursuing U.S. licensure by assessing real-world English skills in reading, listening, writing, and speaking, with fast and accurate results.
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Michigan Language Assessment to Convene Online Symposium: Global Solutions to the U.S. Nursing Shortage (May 13-14, 2026)
SEOUL, South Korea, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A Korean quantum delegation led by the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) is strengthening global collaboration in quantum technologies through a strategic visit to the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center in New York.
Supported by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) and organized by the Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development (KISED) under the "Deeptech Incubator Project for Startups (DIPS)" program, the initiative aims to accelerate the global technology commercialization of South Korea's quantum startups.
As the lead institution for this sector, KIST utilized its Global Bridge Program—developed in collaboration with IBM—to facilitate direct technical exchanges between IBM researchers and startup founders. These sessions allowed participants to identify concrete pathways for partnerships and gain insights into the latest quantum trends, laying the groundwork for joint research, proof-of-concept (PoC) projects, and future commercialization.
The IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center is a key hub for IBM Quantum, driving global innovation across quantum hardware, software, algorithms, and cloud-based quantum services. During this visit, the delegation also gained firsthand insight into IBM's quantum computing roadmap and industrial application strategies, while exploring potential areas of collaboration within the global quantum ecosystem.
In particular, Representatives of the Korean quantum startups engaged in a strategic technology exchange session with George Tulevski, Program Director at IBM Research Think Lab, centered on the architecture and operational framework of the "IBM Quantum System Two." Discussions further addressed the evolving global quantum ecosystem, industrial commercialization pathways, and opportunities for cross-border collaboration in quantum technologies.
The delegation consisted of five quantum startups, along with participants from Kyung Hee University's Department of Advanced Business and related ventures, forming a Korean Quantum Delegation led by KIST.
By integrating research institutions, academia, and startups, the delegation represents a comprehensive ecosystem that connects technology development, commercialization, and global expansion.
The participating startups reflected the breadth and diversity of South Korea's growing quantum technology ecosystem. These include QUAD, specializing in superconducting nanowire single-photon detector (SNSPD) technology for quantum communication and defense; OptiQ-Labs, which develops laser-based optical modules to address bottlenecks in ion-trap systems; SLEEX, focused on combining Quantum LiDAR with electric field sensing for underwater navigation; Elixir developing StatUpAI, specializes in quantum-classical hybrid algorithms for data analysis and AI modeling, particularly for medical clinical trials; and SQK (QMEDIC), which develops physics-constrained medical imaging AI solutions for enhanced CT and MRI reconstruction.
SunJoon Kang, Program Director at KIST, stated, "This visit to the IBM Watson Research Center is a pivotal milestone that enables Korean startups to align directly with the frontiers of global innovation. Under the DIPS initiative, we are committed to forging strategic alliances that will accelerate the transition of quantum technology from the lab to the global marketplace."
Meanwhile, this collaboration is expected to continue beyond the facility visit. On May 19, the "IBM Quantum Connect APAC: Seoul" event will be held at Conrad Seoul, bringing together IBM Quantum leaders and technical experts to discuss industrial applications and global collaboration models for quantum computing. Key topics will include IBM's technology roadmap, quantum algorithm applications, and strategies for building global quantum ecosystems.
These continued engagements are expected to further strengthen the connection between South Korean startups and the global quantum ecosystem, enabling future joint research and commercialization opportunities. The KIST Global Bridge Program, in collaboration with IBM, is a catalyst for the global market expansion of South Korea's quantum industry.
To take part in the IBM Quantum Connect APAC: Seoul, visit https://www.ibm.com/events/reg/flow/ibm/0ul5hwmb/landing/page/landing or learn more about KIST at https://kist.re.kr/
About KIST
KIST was established in 1966 as the first government-funded research institute in South Korea. KIST now strives to solve national and social challenges and secure growth engines through leading and innovative research.
About Participating Quantum Startups
QUAD, led by Chief Executive Officer Byung Doo Oh, develops quantum sensing technologies based on superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs), offering high sensitivity and precision with applications spanning quantum communication, quantum computing, semiconductor inspection, and defense.
SLEEX led by Chief Executive Officer Je ho Lee, is developing an advanced perception technology that combines quantum LiDAR and electric field sensing to overcome limitations of existing underwater sensors, particularly by eliminating blind zones within the 0–2 meter range, with applications in autonomous navigation, maritime security, and defense. (https://www.thesleex.com)
Elixir, headed by Chief Executive Officer Jeong Kwon Jang, develops a drug discovery and biomarker analysis platform based on quantum-classical hybrid algorithms, targeting the precision medicine market through the integration of bioinformatics and quantum machine learning. (statupai.com)
SQK led by Chief Executive Officer Young Je Son, develops medical imaging AI based on quantum-physics constraints, addressing hallucination issues in conventional AI by ensuring physical consistency in CT and MRI reconstruction. The company is improving diagnostic reliability and reducing the need for re-scans in clinical settings. (www.sqkcloud.com)
OptiQ-Labs, led by Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Sung Jae Chung, develops compact and ultra-stable optical systems for ion-trap quantum computers, addressing key bottlenecks in scalability and integration. The company is building quantum hardware components optimized for next-generation quantum computing infrastructure, with applications spanning quantum optics, ion-trap systems, and photonic quantum hardware. (www.optiq-labs.com)
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KIST Connects Korean Quantum Startups with IBM to Accelerate Global Commercialization
