Industry Insights into Quantum Knowledge Needed for the Quantum Information Science and Engineering Workforce

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Main Authors: Pina, A. R., El-Adawy, Shams, Lewandowski, H. J., Zwickl, Benjamin M.
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Published: 2025
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author Pina, A. R.
El-Adawy, Shams
Lewandowski, H. J.
Zwickl, Benjamin M.
author_facet Pina, A. R.
El-Adawy, Shams
Lewandowski, H. J.
Zwickl, Benjamin M.
contents Quantum Information Science and Engineering (QISE) education and workforce development are top priorities at the national level in the US. This has included a push for academia to support the development of programs that will prepare students to enter the QISE workforce. As the field of QISE has grown rapidly in academia and industry, there is a need to better understand what quantum knowledge is needed for students to be ready for the workforce. We present preliminary findings on the level of quantum expertise and the specific quantum knowledge utilized across different roles, and in the execution of specific tasks in the QISE industry. Qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews with industry professionals elucidates these aspects of the vital work functions related to the ongoing development of quantum technologies in industry. This work will provide insights into QISE curriculum development and changes needed to better support students transitioning into this growing industry.
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spellingShingle Industry Insights into Quantum Knowledge Needed for the Quantum Information Science and Engineering Workforce
Pina, A. R.
El-Adawy, Shams
Lewandowski, H. J.
Zwickl, Benjamin M.
Physics Education
Quantum Information Science and Engineering (QISE) education and workforce development are top priorities at the national level in the US. This has included a push for academia to support the development of programs that will prepare students to enter the QISE workforce. As the field of QISE has grown rapidly in academia and industry, there is a need to better understand what quantum knowledge is needed for students to be ready for the workforce. We present preliminary findings on the level of quantum expertise and the specific quantum knowledge utilized across different roles, and in the execution of specific tasks in the QISE industry. Qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews with industry professionals elucidates these aspects of the vital work functions related to the ongoing development of quantum technologies in industry. This work will provide insights into QISE curriculum development and changes needed to better support students transitioning into this growing industry.
title Industry Insights into Quantum Knowledge Needed for the Quantum Information Science and Engineering Workforce
topic Physics Education
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.15039