The Newest Quantum Frontier: Building a Skilled Workforce
Written by Meredith Fore
Education in quantum mechanics has lagged for years. Experts are trying to change this.
Already, initiatives to fill these gaps have sprouted up across the country. The National Q-12 Education Partnership is compiling resources and learning tools for grades K-12 to “inspire the next generation of quantum leaders.” The QuSTEAM initiative is developing undergraduate curricula for quantum information science and engineering, some of which are being rolled out in institutions this fall. Federal quantum research centers have started workforce development efforts of their own, and schools like the University of Chicago have launched professional certificate programs to help workers transition their STEM careers into the field of quantum technology.
