���Ҵ�ý�ƽ������

Last October, the NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institute for Quantum Systems through Entangled Science and Engineering (Q-SEnSE) co-led the Quantum Education & Policy Summit (QEPS), a national convening focused on strengthening coordination across the U.S. quantum education and workforce ecosystem. The Summit brought together educators, workforce leaders, and partners from academia, industry, and nonprofit organizations to address shared challenges in preparing a diverse and scalable quantum workforce.

Held October 23–24, 2025, at the University of Maryland, QEPS convened 44 participants from 20 states and Washington, D.C., with significant representation from community colleges, technical colleges, and teaching-focused institutions. These institutions play a critical role in training the future quantum workforce but are often underrepresented in national quantum initiatives. The Summit was designed to elevate their perspectives and foster collaboration across regions and institution types.

Q-SEnSE organized the event in collaboration with the NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institutes for Robust Quantum Simulations (RQS) and Hybrid Quantum Architectures and Networks (HQAN), alongside the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE). The Summit was supported by the National Science Foundation and the Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C), with additional partnership from regional quantum organizations including Elevate Quantum, The Bloch Quantum, and South Carolina Quantum.

This week, coinciding with the APS Annual Meeting, the QEPS organizing team released a new report that captures the Summit’s key discussion themes and participant-driven recommendations. The report identifies persistent gaps in national coordination, systemic support, and industry engagement, while highlighting opportunities to better connect regional efforts and expand access to quantum education pathways.

“This event took a tremendous effort from partners across the entire country,” said Dr. Michael Bennett, NSF Q-SEnSE Director of Education and the PI on the project. “The purpose of the Summit was to facilitate field-wide collaboration, and we could not have asked for better partners to bring that purpose to fruition. We have an opportunity to shape the quantum education field for the better right at the start, but only by working collaboratively.”

Together, the findings and recommendations offer guidance for policymakers, funders, and ecosystem leaders working to build a more coordinated, inclusive, and sustainable quantum education and workforce landscape. The report reflects a shared commitment to ensuring that the growth of the quantum field draws on talent from across the country and across the full range of educational pathways.

��

View the report here.

The QEPS report is based on work supported by the National Science Foundation under award numbers 2016244 and 2534943. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.