AI 中文总结
本文针对高中和初中推广量子计算与量子信息科学的三大障碍，开发面向高中生和准大学生的双学分课程项目，重点研究量子虚拟实验室与ZX演算在课堂中的应用价值。
AI 中文摘要
人工智能与量子计算的融合要求采用新的网络安全方法。可信专家估计，到2030年，具备密码学相关能力的量子计算机将能够破解支撑我们所有数字通信的加密技术。这一史上最具颠覆性的技术之一即将到来，预计将改变一切。在此背景下，学术机构将利用自身优势与资源，特别是在全州优先的关键新兴领域开展人才培养，为本州未来的经济繁荣做贡献。本文介绍了当前开发量子信息科学（QIS）学位项目“Pathways Plus”的相关工作，该项目为攻读量子计算（QC）辅修或专业方向的高中生（HS）与准大学生提供一系列双学分课程。截至目前，美国仅有俄亥俄州（OH）和得克萨斯州（TX）两个州的高中课程标准中包含量子相关主题：俄亥俄州在计算机学科中，得克萨斯州在物理学科中。向高中生乃至初中生（及其教师）推广相关内容，对量子产业生态系统的劳动力发展具有显著的长期益处。在高中和初中广泛引入量子计算（QC）与量子信息科学（QIS）主题的过程中，存在三个不同的障碍：（a）缺乏适合学生和教师水平的教材；（b）教师专业发展的资金与支持不足；（c）缺乏州级课程标准。本文针对这三个方面展开研究，重点探讨量子虚拟实验室与ZX演算在课堂中的应用所带来的益处。
英文摘要
The convergence of AI and quantum computing requires a new approach to cybersecurity. Credible experts estimate that by 2030 a cryptographically relevant quantum computer will be capable of breaking the encryption that underpins all of our digital communication. One of the most disruptive technology in history is coming and it's expected to change everything. In this context academic institutions will contribute to their states' future economic prosperity by leveraging their strengths and resources, particularly talent development, in key and emerging areas prioritized across the state. We report on current efforts to develop a Pathways Plus to Quantum Information Science (QIS) degree, a set of dual credit courses for high-school (HS) students and incoming college students pursuing a minor or specialization in Quantum Computing (QC). As of today, in the US, quantum topics appear on the HS curriculum standards in just two states: OH (Computing) and TX (Physics). Reaching out to HS and even middle school students (and their teachers) presents obvious long-term benefits in terms of workforce development for the quantum industrial ecosystem. Standing in the way of successful, widespread introduction of QC and QIS topics in HS and middle school are three distinct obstacles: (a) lack of materials at the right level for students and instructors, (b) funding and support for professional development for teachers, and (c) lack of state standards. In this paper we address all three aspects with a special focus on the benefits of quantum virtual labs and ZX calculus in the classroom.
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