4.6 Article

Achieving a quantum smart workforce

Journal

QUANTUM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Volume 6, Issue 3, Pages -

Publisher

IOP Publishing Ltd
DOI: 10.1088/2058-9565/abfa64

Keywords

quantum information science; quantum engineering; workforce development; education

Funding

  1. UCLA's Center for Excellence in Engineering and Diversity (CEED, Catherine Douglas)
  2. UCLAWomen in Engineering (Audrey Pool O'Neal, Breann Branch, Ashley Fletcher)
  3. Scott Brandenberg and attendee suggestions from Ignacio Cirac (Max-Planck-Institute of Quantum Optics) and Lieven Vandersypen (TU Delft)
  4. Kavli Foundation

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Interest in establishing dedicated quantum information science and engineering (QISE) education programs has significantly increased in recent years. These programs are complex, resource-intensive, and require collaboration with a variety of stakeholders. This manuscript outlines the status of eighteen post-secondary education programs in QISE, provides guidance for developing new programs, and encourages the development of a comprehensive strategic plan to maximize investments in QISE.
Interest in building dedicated quantum information science and engineering (QISE) education programs has greatly expanded in recent years. These programs are inherently convergent, complex, often resource intensive and likely require collaboration with a broad variety of stakeholders. In order to address this combination of challenges, we have captured ideas from many members in the community. This manuscript not only addresses policy makers and funding agencies (both public and private and from the regional to the international level) but also contains needs identified by industry leaders and discusses the difficulties inherent in creating an inclusive QISE curriculum. We report on the status of eighteen post-secondary education programs in QISE and provide guidance for building new programs. Lastly, we encourage the development of a comprehensive strategic plan for quantum education and workforce development as a means to make the most of the ongoing substantial investments being made in QISE.

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