EWG

Education and Workforce Development

The EWG implements programs and creates resources that support the development of a competitive spectrum workforce with transferable skills necessary for a rapidly changing workplace and society.

Scope and Goal

The Education and Workforce Development Working Group (EWG) aims to facilitate the development of a globally engaged U.S. STEM workforce. By leveraging the collective capacity of NSF SpectrumX member institutions, the EWG works to recruit, train, and support students, enabling them to excel in radio spectrum-related roles across industries.

To achieve this, the EWG’s actions center around four main goals:

Build a comprehensive spectrum education community by establishing, growing, and sustaining a network of partners that use innovative approaches to spectrum research, education, and workforce development
Improve the quality of spectrum education at NSF SpectrumX feeder middle and high schools, member institutions, and collaborating organizations
Expand interest in STEM and spectrum by investing in the recruitment, training, and retention of the next generation of global spectrum leaders
Increase public scientific literacy and engagement with science and technology through interactive citizen science and outreach projects that promote awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the radio spectrum

To achieve these goals, the EWG engages in curriculum development for varied educational levels; hosts research and training experiences for undergraduate and graduate students; provides mentoring support for faculty, staff, and graduate students; offers STEM-specific professional development training; and supports community outreach efforts.