BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20251120T035727Z UID:C96129B2-9A7B-49B1-AB4F-5EE41E38AD6E DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T181500 DESCRIPTION:[]\n\nQuantum literacy is the new baseline for an economy defin ed by photonics\, lasers\, sensors\, quantum networks\, computing\, cryoge nics\, and machine learning. This talk presents QLITEX\, a modular e-learn ing platform that converts quantum concepts into employable skills through stackable micro-credentials. Each module -- spanning theories\, applicati ons\, components\, terminology\, schematics\, supply chain\, visualization s\, and problem-solving -- uses short\, first-person micro-simulations\, N GSS-aligned lessons\, and AI-guided assessments to move learners from curi osity to competency. We outline a literacy-to-employability ladder for gra des 8–12\, community colleges\, and upskilling programs\, with artifacts that map to industry roles\, defense and health use-cases\, and regional talent pipelines. The platform’s analytics generate a Quantum Literacy R eadiness Index for cohorts\, enabling institutions and employers to target instruction\, certify readiness\, and shorten time-to-productivity. Case studies demonstrate rapid onboarding for interns and technicians\, industr y leader education\, teacher professional development\, and pathways to te chnology transfer. Attendees will leave with a practical blueprint -- cont ent architecture\, partnerships\, and adoption steps -- for integrating qu antum literacy at scale to accelerate job-ready workforce.\n\nAbout the Sp eaker:\n\nDr. Tim Akers currently serves as the Associate Provost for Acad emic Research at California State University\, San Bernardino (CSUSB). Pri or to joining CSUSB\, he served as the Assistant Vice President for Resear ch Innovation and Professor of Public Health at Morgan State University (M SU) in Baltimore\, Maryland. During his tenure across academic institution s\, Dr. Akers has also held the roles of Associate Dean for Research and A ssistant Dean for Research in Public Health. His extensive experience incl udes serving as a Senior Behavioral Scientist at the U.S. Centers for Dise ase Control and Prevention (CDC) in the Office of Minority Health\, and as a Senior Research Scientist at Michigan State University's College of Hum an Medicine.\n\nDr. Akers is a U.S. Air Force veteran\, specializing in co unter-terrorism for Nuclear\, Biological\, and Chemical warfare\, serving as an Emergency Services Team Leader in the USAF Security Police. His work has received support from the National Science Foundation\, enabling him to spearhead the establishment of the National Quantum Literacy Network\, a 501(c)(3) where he volunteers as the CEO (go to www.quantumliteracy.org) . This initiative focuses on research innovation and addressing workforce development needs in industry\, government\, and the Department of Defense \, particularly for historically underserved groups and businesses. Dr. Ak ers was appointed by the White House Office of Science and Technology Poli cy and the U.S. Department of Energy to serve a three-year term on the Nat ional Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee (NQIAC) for the U.S.\n\nFurthe rmore\, Dr. Akers has pioneered the development of a new theory\, paradigm \, and discipline called Epidemiological Criminology. He has authored two seminal books on the subject: "Epidemiological Criminology: A Public Healt h Approach to Crime and Violence" (Jossey-Bass and Wiley & Sons\, 2012) an d "Epidemiological Criminology: Theory to Practice" (Taylor & Francis and Routledge\, 2013). His work\, which addresses the intersection of public h ealth and criminal justice\, particularly the impact of hyper-disparities on the most vulnerable populations\, has gained national and international recognition. He has been invited to present his theory at prestigious ven ues including The Hague\, Netherlands\, and has given keynote speeches at De Montfort University and University of Northampton\, both in the United Kingdom. Dr. Akers is frequently sought out for his expertise by municipal ities\, law enforcement\, law firms\, and media outlets such as The New Yo rk Times\, BBC\, TRT World\, and The Boston Globe.\n\nLastly\, over the pa st 20 years\, Dr. Akers has been a member of the National Advisory Board f or Dia de la Mujer Latina in Houston\, Texas\, and\, over the past two yea rs\, Dr. Akers took on the role of Chairman of the Board at the Intercultu ral Center for Health\, Research\, and Wellness\, also located in Houston. Both organizations are non-profit 501(c)(3) entities dedicated to reducin g health disparities. They achieve this by providing education and trainin g to Latinx/Hispanic Community Health Workers across the United States and Latin America. More information is available on their websites: www.diade lamujerlatina.org and www.interculturalhrw.org\n\nVirtual: https://events. vtools.ieee.org/m/504525 LOCATION:Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/504525 ORGANIZER:srazanaq@uwo.ca SEQUENCE:409 SUMMARY:IEEE IAS Lecture: "The Nature of Emerging Technologies: Quantum Lit eracy as an Emerging Field for Accelerating Workforce Development" URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/504525 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p><br><img style="display: block\; margin-le ft: auto\; margin-right: auto\;" src="https://events.vtools.ieee.org/vtool s_ui/media/display/06e0bce6-c310-46f1-b63a-22d828ed4fda" alt="" width="756 " height="86"></p>\n<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black\; font- size: 10pt\;">Quantum literacy is the new baseline for an economy defined by photonics\, lasers\, sensors\, quantum networks\, computing\, cryogenic s\, and machine learning. This talk presents QLITEX\, a modular e-learning platform that converts quantum concepts into employable skills through st ackable micro-credentials. Each module -- spanning theories\, applications \, components\, terminology\, schematics\, supply chain\, visualizations\, and problem-solving -- uses short\, first-person micro-simulations\, NGSS -aligned lessons\, and AI-guided assessments to move learners from curiosi ty to competency. We outline a literacy-to-employability ladder for grades 8&ndash\;12\, community colleges\, and upskilling programs\, with artifac ts that map to industry roles\, defense and health use-cases\, and regiona l talent pipelines. The platform&rsquo\;s analytics generate a Quantum Lit eracy Readiness Index for cohorts\, enabling institutions and employers to target instruction\, certify readiness\, and shorten time-to-productivity . Case studies demonstrate rapid onboarding for interns and technicians\, industry leader education\, teacher professional development\, and pathway s to technology transfer. Attendees will leave with a practical blueprint -- content architecture\, partnerships\, and adoption steps -- for integra ting quantum literacy at scale to accelerate job-ready workforce.</span></ p>\n<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify\;"><img src="https://e vents.vtools.ieee.org/vtools_ui/media/display/22854ed1-d1c1-464f-827e-ce78 c13176c7" width="255" height="382"></p>\n<p class="x_MsoNormal">&nbsp\;</p >\n<p><span style="text-decoration: underline\; font-size: 12pt\;"><span s tyle="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; text-decoration: underline\;"><strong>About the Speaker:</strong></span></span></p>\n<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang=" EN" style="font-family: 'times new roman'\, times\, serif\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Dr. Tim Akers currently serves as the Associate Provost for Aca demic Research at California State University\, San Bernardino (CSUSB). Pr ior to joining CSUSB\, he served as the Assistant Vice President for Resea rch Innovation and Professor of Public Health at Morgan State University ( MSU) in Baltimore\, Maryland. During his tenure across academic institutio ns\, Dr. Akers has also held the roles of Associate Dean for Research and Assistant Dean for Research in Public Health. His extensive experience inc ludes serving as a Senior Behavioral Scientist at the U.S. Centers for Dis ease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the Office of Minority Health\, and a s a Senior Research Scientist at Michigan State University's College of Hu man Medicine.</span></p>\n<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family: 'times new roman'\, times\, serif\;"><span lang="EN ">&nbsp\;</span><span lang="EN">Dr. Akers is a U.S. Air Force veteran\, sp ecializing in counter-terrorism for Nuclear\, Biological\, and Chemical wa rfare\, serving as an Emergency Services Team Leader in the USAF Security Police. His work has received support from the National Science Foundation \, enabling him to spearhead the establishment of the National Quantum Lit eracy Network\, a 501(c)(3) where he volunteers as the CEO (go to </span>< span lang="EN"><a style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;" href="http://www.quantum literacy.org">www.quantumliteracy.org</a></span><span lang="EN">). This in itiative focuses on research innovation and addressing workforce developme nt needs in industry\, government\, and the Department of Defense\, partic ularly for historically underserved groups and businesses. Dr. Akers was a ppointed by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and th e U.S. Department of Energy to serve a three-year term on the National Qua ntum Initiative Advisory Committee (NQIAC) for the U.S. </span></span></p> \n<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family: ' times new roman'\, times\, serif\;"><span lang="EN">&nbsp\;</span><span la ng="EN">Furthermore\, Dr. Akers has pioneered the development of a new the ory\, paradigm\, and discipline called Epidemiological Criminology. He has authored two seminal books on the subject: "Epidemiological Criminology: A Public Health Approach to Crime and Violence" (Jossey-Bass and Wiley &am p\; Sons\, 2012) and "Epidemiological Criminology: Theory to Practice" (Ta ylor &amp\; Francis and Routledge\, 2013). His work\, which addresses the intersection of public health and criminal justice\, particularly the impa ct of hyper-disparities on the most vulnerable populations\, has gained na tional and international recognition. He has been invited to present his t heory at prestigious venues including The Hague\, Netherlands\, and has gi ven keynote speeches at De Montfort University and University of Northampt on\, both in the United Kingdom. Dr. Akers is frequently sought out for hi s expertise by municipalities\, law enforcement\, law firms\, and media ou tlets such as The New York Times\, BBC\, TRT World\, and The Boston Globe. </span></span></p>\n<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-family: 'times new roman'\, times\, serif\;"><span lang="EN">&nb sp\;</span><span style="font-size: 12pt\;"><span lang="EN" style="font-siz e: 12pt\;">Lastly\, over the past 20 years\, Dr. Akers has been a member o f the National Advisory Board for <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal\; ">Dia de la Mujer Latina</em> in Houston\, Texas\, and\, over the past two years\, Dr. Akers took on the role of Chairman of the Board at the <em st yle="mso-bidi-font-style: normal\;">Intercultural Center for Health\, Rese arch\, and Wellness</em>\, also located in Houston. Both organizations are non-profit 501(c)(3) entities dedicated to reducing health disparities. T hey achieve this by providing education and training to Latinx/Hispanic Co mmunity Health Workers across the United States and Latin America. More in formation is available on their websites: </span><span lang="EN" style="fo nt-size: 12pt\;"><a style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;" href="http://www.diade lamujerlatina.org">www.diadelamujerlatina.org</a></span><span lang="EN" st yle="font-size: 12pt\;"> and </span><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12pt \;"><a style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;" href="http://www.interculturalhrw.o rg">www.interculturalhrw.org</a></span></span></span></p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR