Thanks so much to everyone who came to the session (spie.org/photonics-we...) and for the thoughtful questions and discussion! Please feel free to reach out for advice or resources as I am more than happy to share.

⚛️ To do good quantum education and outreach, we need to ensure we're evaluating programmes and projects effectively and producing educational research to inform our practice. This can form the basis for a shared understanding of best practices in this space.

⚛️ We need a diverse quantum workforce and targeted outreach is needed for this as well as grass-routes efforts and showcasing diverse role models.

⚛️ Teachers play a key role in developing the quantum workforce, from K-12 through to undergraduate and graduate level to teaching current professionals the skills they need to pivot into quantum.

⚛️ Technical skills are becoming increasingly important for quantum across the board, e.g. optical and photonics engineering, electrical engineering, nanofabrication, software development, and applied physics.

We covered a lot in the session but the key takeaways for me were:

⚛️ A joined-up approach is key, whether that's across educational levels, quantum roles, or geographically across various national regions.