Southern Advances Connecticut’s Quantum Future Through Major NSF Investment : Click to read the full article
Southern Advances Connecticut’s Quantum Future Through Major NSF Investment
Southern Connecticut State University (Southern) will serve as a central leader in shaping Connecticut’s future quantum workforce through QuantumCT, a statewide initiative selected to receive a two-year, $15 million award through the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines program.
As a key partner in the Engine lead by The University of Connecticut, Southern will receive $2 million during the initial two-year phase of the award, including support for statewide workforce development activities through the CSCU Center for Quantum and Nanotechnology (QNT).
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U.S. National Science Foundation Announces
Transformational Award to Connecticut’s Quantum Tech Sector
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Major NSF award to turbocharge quantum tech innovation in Conn.
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NSF Quantum Technologies Engine in Connecticut
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Celebrating the Launch of Connecticut’s Quantum Workforce Hub
Fellows participated to date
Private Industry Collaborations
of Student driven, Industry motivated research
Opening 11/1/2026 — apply early as spots will go quickly.
November 1, 2026
February 15, 2027
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Read moreSCSU analyzes ZnO nanowires from Yale’s Osuji Lab using SEM to refine growth conditions for efficient, low-cost solar cell development.
Read moreDip pen nanolithography uses AFM tips to deposit multiple nanoparticle inks with nanometer precision for CNT catalyst patterning and analysis.
Read moreCarbon nanotubes were synthesized using a CVD furnace, with temperature variations affecting tube size and overall yield.
Read moreThe Werth Family Foundation Endowed Nanotechnology Industry Academic Fellowship (IAF) program within the Connecticut State College and Universities Center for Quantum and Nanotechnology (QNT) provides undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to conduct team-based interdisciplinary industry-motivated research in sustainability challenges using nano and quantum technologies.
Opening: November 1st 2026
Closing: February 15th 2027
TIME: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
LOCATION: New Haven, CT
More than 150 local high school students explored real-world science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers at Southern Connecticut State…
TIME: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
LOCATION: 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT
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LOCATION: Hartford
