15 USC 8841 - Quantum information science research and education program

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 8841.

Quantum information science research and education program

(a)

In general

(b)

Program components

(1)

In general

In carrying out the program under subsection (a), the Director of the National Science Foundation shall carry out activities that—

(A)

support basic interdisciplinary quantum information science and engineering research; and

(B)

support human resources development in all aspects of quantum information science and engineering.

(2)

Requirements

The activities described in paragraph (1) shall include—

(A)

using the existing programs of the National Science Foundation, in collaboration with other Federal departments and agencies, as appropriate—

(i)

to improve the teaching and learning of quantum information science and engineering at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels; and

(ii)

to increase participation in the quantum fields, including by individuals identified in sections 1885a and 1885b of title 42;

(B)

formulating goals for quantum information science and engineering research and education activities to be supported by the National Science Foundation;

(C)

leveraging the collective body of knowledge from existing quantum information science and engineering research and education activities;

(D)

coordinating research efforts funded through existing programs across the directorates of the National Science Foundation; and

(E)

engaging with other Federal departments and agencies, research communities, and potential users of information produced under this section.

(c)

Graduate traineeships

(d)

Incorporating QISE into STEM curriculum

(1)

In general

(2)

Curriculum integration

The curriculum integration under paragraph (1) may include the following:

(A)

Methods to conceptualize QISE for elementary, middle, and high school curricula.

(B)

Methods for strengthening foundational mathematics and science curricula.

(C)

Methods for integrating students who are underserved or historically underrepresented groups in STEM.

(D)

Age-appropriate materials that apply the principles of quantum information science in STEM fields.

(E)

Recommendations for the standardization of key concepts, definitions, and curriculum criteria across government, academia, and industry.

(F)

Materials that specifically address the findings and outcomes of the study to evaluate and make recommendations for the quantum information science workforce pursuant to subsection (d) of section 19261 of title 42 and strategies to account for the skills and workforce needs identified through such study.

(3)

Coordination

(4)

Definition

(Pub. L. 115–368, title III, § 301, Dec. 21, 2018, 132 Stat. 5099; Pub. L. 117–167, div. B, title VI, § 10661(e)(1), Aug. 9, 2022, 136 Stat. 1685.)

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