NSF Convergence Accelerator Track C: National Quantum Literacy Workforce Curriculum and Training Network

NSF融合加速器支持以使用为灵感、以团队为基础的多学科努力，以应对国家重要性的挑战，并将在不久的将来产生对社会有价值的成果。该项目旨在发展一个国家量子扫盲劳动力网络，以扩大和增加参与。通过应用公平、道德、问责和透明(FEAT)来开发量子扫盲框架，该项目旨在让不同的社区参与量子科学。合作伙伴包括来自历史上黑人学院和大学(HBCU)、少数族裔企业(MBE)、国家实验室、行业和非营利组织的那些人，他们将开发一个分类、课程、培训和国家网络，以在全国范围内提高量子素养。该项目旨在通过其多样化的网络以及课程和培训，增加历史上代表性不足的群体对量子科学的参与。国家量子扫盲劳动力生态系统的建设包括四条路径：(1)确定行业背景下使用的量子扫盲分类命名法；(2)概念化行业信息的量子扫盲课程设计；(3)设计适合不同行业的培训模式；以及(4)建立由学者、企业、非营利组织、政府和国家实验室组成的国家网络。该课程的目标是让工业界、学生、学术界以及政府和非营利组织广泛了解和使用该课程。通过帮助最终用户了解量子概念，该项目将加强量子文化社区。该项目专注于与HBCU、MBE、政府实验室、行业和非营利组织建立网络，旨在转变和加强量子劳动力，并将成为从事量子多样性努力的人的资源。该奖项反映了NSF的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的智力优势和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，被认为值得支持。

The NSF Convergence Accelerator supports use-inspired, team-based, multidisciplinary efforts that address challenges of national importance and will produce deliverables of value to society in the near future. This project seeks to develop a national quantum literacy workforce network to broaden and increase participation. By applying fairness, ethics, accountability and transparency (FEAT) to develop quantum literacy frameworks, this project aims to engage diverse communities in quantum science. Partners include those from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), national laboratories, industry, and nonprofits who will develop a taxonomy, curriculum, training and national network to enhance quantum literacy at a national scale.The project aims to increase the participation of historically underrepresented groups in quantum science through its diverse network as well as through its curriculum and training. The building of a national quantum literacy workforce ecosystem includes four pathways: (1) identifying quantum literacy taxonomic nomenclature utilized in industry settings; (2) conceptualizing a quantum literacy curriculum design informed by industry; (3) designing training modalities that are adaptable to various industries; and (4) building a national network of academics, businesses, nonprofits, government and national laboratories. The curriculum aims to be widely accessible and used by those in industry, students, academics as well as government and nonprofits. By assisting end-users to gain an understanding of the quantum concepts, this project will enhance a quantum literate communities. With a focus on building the network with those from HBCUs, MBEs, governments labs, industry, and nonprofits, this project aims to transform and strengthen the quantum workforce and will be a resource for those engaging in diversity efforts in quantum.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.