Quantum AI for Engineering Education Workshop

NSF-SPONSORED WORKSHOP • ACM TRUST 2027

Quantum Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Education

A hands-on workshop bringing together engineering and computing educators and researchers to explore quantum AI, trustworthy AI, post-quantum technologies, and their integration into engineering education.

March 8–9, 2027  •  George Mason University, Arlington Campus, Virginia  •  Co-Located with ACM TRUST 2027

About the Workshop

NSF Sponsored

This NSF-sponsored workshop will bring together up to 25 educators and researchers from engineering, quantum computing, and trustworthy AI. The workshop is designed to help participants understand how quantum AI technologies can be applied to engineering problems and incorporated into engineering and computing education.

Dates
March 8–9, 2027
Location
George Mason University
Arlington Campus, VA
Format
Hands-on Workshop
Co-Located with ACM TRUST 2027
Participant Support: Travel support and a stipend will be provided to workshop participants.

Why This Workshop?

Quantum AI Education

Rapid advances in quantum technologies are creating new opportunities and new security challenges for engineering systems. At the same time, many engineering programs still have limited quantum-related course content. This workshop will help educators connect emerging quantum AI concepts with practical engineering education.

Who Should Attend?

  • Engineering and computing educators and researchers interested in quantum AI, trustworthy AI, or post-quantum cryptography.
  • Faculty interested in introducing quantum technologies into engineering and computing courses.
  • Participants from EPSCoR-jurisdiction institutions are strongly encouraged.

What You Will Do

  • Attend keynotes and panels with quantum and trustworthy AI experts.
  • Participate in hands-on labs on post-quantum cryptography and quantum-classical machine learning.
  • Join two pre-workshop webinars and a post-workshop virtual gathering.
  • Participate in pre- and post-workshop surveys.

What You Will Gain

Hands-on Outcomes

Ready-to-Teach Course Module

Co-design a quantum AI course module for a course you plan to teach and refine it through structured peer feedback.

Continued Faculty Learning Community

Leave with open-source materials and continue learning and exchanging ideas through a 12-month faculty community.

Featured Speakers

Invited Experts
Dr. Philip Feng Rhines Endowed Professor in Quantum Engineering
Associate Chair for Research
University of Florida
Dr. Jessica Rosenberg Professor of Physics and Astronomy
Director of Education, Quantum Science and Engineering Center
George Mason University

Tentative Agenda

March 8–9, 2027

The workshop combines pre-workshop preparation, in-person technical sessions and course design, and post-workshop follow-up activities.

Time Description & Activities
Pre-Workshop
Before the Workshop Pre-workshop survey; suggested pre-reading based on survey results; and initial design of a quantum AI module for a course participants plan to teach in 2027.
Day 1 — March 8, 2027
Arrival Participant arrival and check-in.
6:00–8:00 PM ACM TRUST 2027 Banquet.
Day 2 — March 9, 2027
8:00–9:00 AM Breakfast.
9:00–9:15 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks: Workshop Co-Chairs.
9:15–10:00 AM Invited Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jessica Rosenberg, George Mason University.
10:00–10:15 AM Morning Break & Networking, including structured networking and speed mentoring.
10:30 AM–12:15 PM Parallel technical sessions on quantum learning for electrical engineering and computing, and for mechanical, civil, and materials engineering, followed by team reports.
12:15–1:30 PM Luncheon and guided exploration of quantum learning platforms and tools.
1:30–2:30 PM Moderated Panel: Quantum Machine Learning for Engineering Education.
2:30–2:45 PM Afternoon Break.
2:45–4:00 PM Co-design quantum AI modules for participants' courses and share team outputs.
4:00–4:30 PM Wrap-up and structured peer feedback: "What I will use / What I will share / What I need next."
Post-Workshop
Following the Workshop Implement the module in participants' courses, participate in virtual follow-up meetings, and complete post-workshop surveys.
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