Elevating Quantum Education Workshop
Are you a STEM instructor interested in introducing one of the most exciting emerging technologies of the future to your students?
If so, we hope you can join us for a Quantum Education Workshop designed to introduce community college and undergraduate faculty across New Mexico and the Mountain West to the fast-growing field of quantum information science.
This workshop will:
✔ Build Awareness of regional quantum ecosystem initiatives and workforce development programs.
✔ Share Resources you can use to start introducing quantum concepts to your students.
✔ Create Partnerships for faculty and institutions who are ready to dive into quantum education.
✔ Grow Your Network with peers, administrators, and leaders in the field across the region.
Whether you’re quantum-curious or ready to expand your curriculum, this workshop will equip you with the tools, connections, and pathways needed to prepare the next generation of learners for quantum careers.
TRAVEL STIPENDS AVAILABLE for approved New Mexico attendees
Deanna Sandoval — dsandoval87@cnm.edu
Jake Douglass — jsdougl@sandia.gov
Elevating Quantum Education Workshop
Community College and Undergraduate Opportunities in Quantum
Workshop attire: Business Casual
Location: CNM Workforce Training Center. Room(s) TBD | 5600 Eagle Rock Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
Agenda – Day 1
| Time (MT) | Agenda Item | Purpose | Speakers & Leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30am – 9:00am | Breakfast & Registration | N/A | N/A |
| 9:00am – 9:15am | Welcome & Level-setting | Welcome and introduction of President Hartzler. | Brian Rashap |
| 9:15am – 9:30am | Opening Remarks | CNM vision and opportunity in QIS. | Tracy Hartzler |
| 9:30am – 9:45am | Keynote – NM Higher Education | State perspective on QIS ecosystem. | Stephanie Rodriguez |
| 9:45am – 10:00am | Keynote – Economic Development | Quantum as an economic priority. | Rob Black |
| 10:00am – 10:20am | National QIS Ecosystem Overview | Why quantum matters. | Jake Douglass |
| 10:15am – 10:30am | Coffee Break | ||
| 10:30am – 10:50am | Industrial Perspective | Why NM, why now. | Zach Vernon |
| 10:50am – 11:10am | Quantum Computing Primer | Overview. | TBD |
| 11:10am – 11:30am | Quantum Sensing Primer | Overview. | Gwen Leifer |
| 11:30am – 11:50am | Quantum Communication Primer | Overview. | Mehdi Namazi |
| 11:50am – 1:00pm | Lunch | ||
| 1:00pm – 1:30pm | Afternoon Keynote | Supply chain perspective. | TBD |
| 1:30pm – 2:30pm | Industry Outlook | Quantum jobs panel. | TBD |
| 2:30pm – 2:45pm | Coffee Break | ||
| 3:00pm – 5:00pm | Industry Showcase | Partner tables. | Various Partners |
| 5:00pm – 7:00pm | Dinner & Networking |
[Draft] High-Level Agenda – Day 2
| Time (MT) | Agenda Item | Purpose | Speakers & Leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30am – 9:00am | Breakfast and Networking | N/A | N/A |
| 9:00am – 9:05am | Welcome and Level-setting | Day 1 recap. | Jake Douglass |
| 9:05am – 9:35am | Educator Keynote | QIS pathways in practice. | Ines Montano |
| 9:35am – 10:05am | Quantum Learning Lab | CNM Ingenuity case study. | Brian Rashap |
| 10:05am – 10:50am | Education Pathways Panel | Challenges & best practices. | Phil Lister + Panel |
| 10:50am – 11:10am | Coffee Break | ||
| 11:10am – 11:30am | Faculty & Student Opportunities | Programs and funding. | Megan Ivory |
| 11:40am – 12:30pm | Lunch | ||
| 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Quantum Community Building | Facilitated discussion. | All |
| 1:30pm – 2:30pm | Getting Engaged – Roadblocks | Facilitated discussion. | All |
| 2:30pm – 3:00pm | Intra-Institution Learning | Discipline discussion. | All |
| 3:00pm – 3:15pm | Closing Remarks | Next steps. | All |
| 3:30pm – 4:30pm | (Optional) Post-event Tours | Registration required. |
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