Developing a quantum-smart workforce
The development of a quantum-smart workforce is a priority of the MonArk Quantum Foundry. With the launching of the foundry, we are developing educational resources and fellowship/internship programs that inject educational and training opportunities in quantum materials, quantum information science, and quantum technology/infrastructure in all stages of the workforce development pipeline. We are currently working on instructional resources for K-12 educators as well as STEM instructors at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition, fellowship/internship opportunities will be provided for undergraduate researchers, graduate students, postdocs, and visiting research and development scientists and engineers from the private sector.
For more information on these emerging programs, inquiries about participating in the development of these resources, please contact us at monarkfoundry@montana.edu. Using the form below, you may also sign-up for announcements as these resources and programs are launched.
Upcoming resources for educators and fellowship opportunities that will be announced when available:
Hybrid curriculum and course material for a two-semester course on quantum materials science for graduate students in physics, materials science, electrical engineering, and related fields.
One to two-week course modules for cross-disciplinary and industry-informed training for graduate students and upper-division undergraduate students.
A four-week Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program for K-12 educators.
K-12 teaching modules on quantum information science and quantum technologies
A ten-week Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) program for undergraduate STEM students.
The Foundry fellowship program supporting graduate student researchers
The visiting research and development scientist and engineering program for professional engineers and scientists from the private sector.