# NRT: Accelerating Transdisciplinary Training of an Oklahoma Workforce for the Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Revolution

> **NSF 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT** · Oklahoma State University (OK) · $2,999,630

## Abstract

Quantum technology and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming how we live, work, and communicate. From self-driving cars and medical diagnostics to secure communication and powerful new computers, AI and quantum technologies are reshaping industries and creating new opportunities. These technologies have led to tremendous growth in several sectors, with private and public investment in these areas exceeding $250B in 2024 and expected to exceed $500B in 2025. However, this rapid pace of innovation and growth has outstripped the supply of skilled professionals. This National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) award to Oklahoma State University (OSU) will address this demand by training graduate master’s and doctoral students in the interdisciplinary fields of AI and quantum technology. This will create a vibrant community of researchers and communicators who will tackle challenges at the frontier of discovery and design. The project anticipates training more than 100 graduate students, with 30 students on full stipends (annual salary and paid summer internships) and an additional 70 students engaging with several dimensions of the program’s training cycle. The program will draw students from the OSU Ph.D. and M.S. programs in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Materials Science, Engineering, and Photonics.

The OSU NRT Program will address critical gaps in STEM graduate education by restructuring and refocusing graduate education to increase breadth of 

## Key facts

- **NSF award ID:** 2510202
- **Awardee organization:** Oklahoma State University (OK)
- **SAM.gov UEI:** NNYDFK5FTSX9
- **PI:** Yingmei Liu
- **Primary program:** 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
- **All programs:** International Partnerships, Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI Education/Workforce Develop, FRANCE, UNITED KINGDOM, NETHERLANDS, SWITZERLAND, QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE, EXP PROG TO STIM COMP RES, GRADUATE INVOLVEMENT, SCIENCE, MATH, ENG & TECH EDUCATION
- **Estimated total:** $2,999,630
- **Funds obligated:** $2,999,630
- **Transaction type:** Standard Grant
- **Period:** 09/01/2025 → 08/31/2030

## Primary source

NSF Award Search: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2510202

## Citation

> US National Science Foundation, Award 2510202, NRT: Accelerating Transdisciplinary Training of an Oklahoma Workforce for the Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Revolution. Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-08 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nsf/2510202. Licensed CC0.

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