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A Holistic Approach to Quantum Ethics Education

Year: 2023

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This paper first provides an overview of the growing subfield of quantum ethics, including a working definition; research to date into social, economic, and political implications of quantum technologies; and directions for future research. Second, it introduces the Quantum Ethics Project (QEP), its activities to date, and its organizing philosophy. The third section reports on QEP's ongoing curriculum development work, i.e. creating one of the first full-length courses on Ethics and Social Impacts of Quantum Technology. We outline the pedagogical approach being taken in the course design, including key learning outcomes, topic areas, teaching methods, and rationale. Finally, we discuss current limitations and future areas of attention, such as drawbacks to teaching ethical reasoning and ideas for assessment and implementation.

Source: IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering (QCE)

DOI: 10.1109/qce57702.2023.20332

Authors: Joan Étude Arrow, Sara E. Marsh, Josephine C. Meyer

Institutions: University of Waterloo, University of Colorado Boulder

Language: English

Topic: Engineering Education and Curriculum Development

Subfield: Media Technology

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: National Science Foundation, University of Waterloo, Institut Périmètre de physique théorique