The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $999,461 Cooperative Agreement titled "BEGINNINGS: ACTIVE AND IMMERSIVE LEARNING OF POST-QUANTUM CRYPTOGRAPHY FOR DIVERSE STEM STUDENTS" under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084). This 3-year initiative, led by the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), aims to bridge the gap between educational preparation and industry needs for skilled professionals in quantum information science and technology, specifically post-quantum cryptography.
The program features a six-week on-ramp training workshop with active and immersive learning, followed by eight weeks of applied experiential learning through internships with industrial partners or research labs. The program also includes community building and mentoring activities to create a pipeline of talented individuals ready to contribute to national security in the era of quantum computing. This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and was deemed worthy of support through the foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria. No subawards are planned for this award.
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