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Senators press witnesses on workforce pipelines, quantum and local training
Summary
Senators asked witnesses how to build STEM and quantum workforces and connect local students to new degree programs; witnesses recommended outreach, educational pathways, and investments in tooling and measurement to sustain innovation.
Senators asked how to explain quantum, biotechnology, and STEM pathways to local constituents and how to build a workforce pipeline. Walter Copan and Drew Endy emphasized outreach and clearer pathways from K‑12 to higher education and industry, citing Colorado School of Mines' bachelor program in quantum systems engineering as an example of local training tied to economic opportunity.
Endy said public investments in foundational science pay off over long time horizons and warned against underinvesting in seed corn research. "Sustain the public funding for foundational science and engineering research," Endy said, adding that long time scales for basic research are where "improbable inventions" can occur. Senators signaled interest in submitting questions for the record on supply chains and workforce development.
