# EAGER: Partnering to Connect Classrooms with Quantum Information Science, Engineering, and Technology

> **NSF 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT** · Duke University (NC) · $300,000

## Abstract

Non-technical Abstract: Quantum information science and engineering (QISE) is an expanding multidisciplinary field that draws on expertise from chemistry, physics, computer science, mathematics, and engineering. It promises applications in computing, sensing, and networking. Just as the computing sector did not stop research and development with the first integrated circuit, QISE will continue to evolve beyond small-scale devices, and is expected to prompt new discoveries and innovation across all of science and engineering. Employers in this domain have indicated a persistent need for a quantum-ready workforce with varying levels of proficiency in concepts, hardware, theory, experiment, and more. Aligned with this, quantum education has expanded over the last five years, but the future of implementation remains uncertain and unstable compared to education in other critical technologies like artificial intelligence. This project curates, develops, and disseminates ready-to-go quantum learning materials, and supports cohorts of educators in every state to develop QISE knowledge. This project also provides crucial information on viable methods for adapting quantum education to different localities. The project leverages members of the National Q-12 Education Partnership and explores a model for multi-sector collaboration on developing the domestic quantum-ready workforce.

Technical Abstract: This project utilizes a robust network of professionals to introduce tens of thousan

## Key facts

- **NSF award ID:** 2538889
- **Awardee organization:** Duke University (NC)
- **SAM.gov UEI:** TP7EK8DZV6N5
- **PI:** Emily Edwards
- **Primary program:** 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
- **All programs:** QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE, EAGER
- **Estimated total:** $300,000
- **Funds obligated:** $300,000
- **Transaction type:** Standard Grant
- **Period:** 09/01/2025 → 08/31/2027

## Primary source

NSF Award Search: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2538889

## Citation

> US National Science Foundation, Award 2538889, EAGER: Partnering to Connect Classrooms with Quantum Information Science, Engineering, and Technology. Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-08 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nsf/2538889. Licensed CC0.

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