Achieving a quantum smart workforce

Achieving a quantum smart workforce

Aiello, Clarice D. (University of California)
Awschalom, D. D. (University of Chicago; Argonne National Laboratory)
Bernien, Hannes (University of Chicago)
Brower, Tina (Howard University)
Brown, Kenneth R. (Duke University)
Ross, R. S. (HRL Laboratories)
Singh, M. (Colorado School of Mines)
Steuerman, David W. (Kavli Foundation)
Thijssen, J.M. (TU Delft QN/Thijssen Group; Kavli institute of nanoscience Delft)

2021

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.

Education
Quantum engineering
Quantum information science
Workforce development

http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:b27927c9-7d50-4dfe-a750-59fe19920961

https://doi.org/10.1088/2058-9565/abfa64

2058-9565

Quantum Science and Technology, 6 (3)

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© 2021 Clarice D. Aiello, D. D. Awschalom, Hannes Bernien, Tina Brower, Kenneth R. Brown, R. S. Ross, M. Singh, David W. Steuerman, J.M. Thijssen