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，多学科的努力，解决国家重要性的挑战，并将在不久的将来产生对社会有价值的可交付成果。该项目旨在建立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、问责制和透明度（FEAT）来开发量子素养框架，该项目旨在让不同的社区参与量子科学。合作伙伴包括来自传统黑人学院和大学（HBCUs）、少数族裔企业（MBEs）、国家实验室、行业和非营利组织的合作伙伴，他们将开发一套分类法、课程、培训和国家网络，以提高全国范围内的量子素养。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。构建国家量子素养劳动力生态系统包括四个途径：(1)确定行业环境中使用的量子素养分类术语；(2)以行业为基础，概念化量子素养课程设计；(3)设计适应不同行业的培训模式；(4)建立一个由学术界、商界、非营利组织、政府和国家实验室组成的全国性网络。该课程旨在为工业界、学生、学术界、政府和非营利组织广泛提供和使用。通过帮助最终用户获得对量子概念的理解，该项目将增强量子文化社区。该项目的重点是与来自hbcu、MBEs、政府实验室、行业和非营利组织的人员建立网络，旨在改造和加强量子劳动力，并将成为那些从事量子多样性工作的人的资源。该奖项反映了美国国家科学基金会的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的知识价值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.