2021/08/03 by Abraham Asfaw, Alexandre Blais, Kenneth R. Brown +44 · 12 citations
Computer Science · Engineering · Mathematics · Physics and Astronomy · #Computer science #Engineering #Engineering education #Engineering ethics #Engineering management #Mathematics #Mathematics education #Open quantum system #Physics #Quantum #Quantum Computing Algorithms and Architecture #Quantum Information and Cryptography #Quantum computer #Quantum entanglement #Quantum information #Quantum information science #Quantum mechanics #Quantum technology #Quantum-Dot Cellular Automata #physics.ed-ph #quant-ph
paper · pdf · open access · doi:10.1109/te.2022.3144943
published in IEEE Transactions on Education 65(2), 220-242 (IEEE Education Society) · 25 pages, 2 figures
arxiv created 2021/08/03 · openalex publication_date 2022/02/04 · crossref created 2022/02/04 · crossref issued 2022/05/01 · crossref published 2022/05/01 · crossref published-print 2022/05/01 · crossref deposited 2022/05/30 · arxiv updated 2022/07/22 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · crossref indexed 2026/08/01 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/06
The rapidly growing quantum information science and engineering (QISE) industry will require both quantum-aware and quantum-proficient engineers at the bachelor's level. We provide a roadmap for building a quantum engineering education program to satisfy this need. For quantum-aware engineers, we describe how to design a first quantum engineering course accessible to all STEM students. For the education and training of quantum-proficient engineers, we detail both a quantum engineering minor accessible to all STEM majors, and a quantum track directly integrated into individual engineering majors. We propose that such programs typically require only three or four newly developed courses that complement existing engineering and science classes available on most larger campuses. We describe a conceptual quantum information science course for implementation at any post-secondary institution, including community colleges and military schools. QISE presents extraordinary opportunities to work towards rectifying issues of inclusivity and equity that continue to be pervasive within engineering. We present a plan to do so and describe how quantum engineering education presents an excellent set of education research opportunities. Finally, we outline a hands-on training plan on quantum hardware, a key component of any quantum engineering program, with a variety of technologies including optics, atoms and ions, cryogenic and solid-state technologies, nanofabrication, and control and readout electronics. Our recommendations provide a flexible framework that can be tailored for academic institutions ranging from teaching and undergraduate-focused two- and four-year colleges to research-intensive universities.