National QIS Research Centers Archives

National QIS Research Centers

US President Joe Biden looks at a quantum computer as he tours the IBM facility in Poughkeepsie, New York, on October 6, 2022. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images).

Quantum-ready workforce tops White House, scientists’ list of needs

“This is the time to change the model for how you build a technology workforce,” said physicist David Awschalom, after a White House meeting with top quantum…

Dec 13, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir

Engineer Kirill Spasibko (R) adjusts a laser to test chips with waveguides for quantum computing at the technology company Q.ant in Stuttgart, Germany, on September 14, 2021. (Photo by THOMAS KIENZLE/AFP via Getty Images)

Policy adviser says workforce gains from federal quantum center efforts still a year or more away

Corey Stambaugh says new staff are still being trained using initial federal funds earmarked for hiring.

Aug 31, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir