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| Abstract Title: | Industry Perspectives on Projected Quantum Workforce Needs |
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| Abstract Type: | Contributed Poster Presentation |
| Abstract: | As more physics educators are developing courses and programs to prepare students for careers in quantum information science, understanding the quantum industry's future workforce needs has become increasingly important. As part of ongoing efforts to understand the knowledge and skills needed for various job roles, we interviewed quantum industry professionals in managerial positions about workforce needs. Through thematic analysis, we identify two broad themes about projected needs. First, managers anticipate a need for a range of educational levels from bachelors to PhDs in physics, engineering, and computer science to fill the needs of roles spanning manufacturing to innovation. Second, managers anticipate an increased need for individuals who can apply quantum information science knowledge across fields. These results provide insights for physics educators about course and program development: continued investment in quantum information science education at all levels is valuable, and greater emphasis should be placed on applications of quantum science. |
| Session Time: | Poster Session B |
| Poster Number: | B-117 |
| Contributed Paper Record: | Contributed Paper Information |
| Contributed Paper Download: | Download Contributed Paper |
Author/Organizer Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Shams El-Adawy University of Colorado Boulder |
| Co-Author(s) and Co-Presenter(s) |
A.R. Piña, Rochester Institute of Technology Benjamin M. Zwickl, Rochester Institute of Technology H. J. Lewandowski, University of Colorado Boulder |
