Center Update

The CSCU Center for Nanotechnology is undergoing an exciting transformation!

After recent approval from the CSCU Board of Regents, the center has been renewed and expanded in scope as

The CSCU Center for Quantum and Nanotechnology

reflecting our growing capabilities and commitment to advancing research and education in both quantum technologies and nanoscale science across Connecticut.

Southern Connecticut State Univ. NEWS:

Celebrating the Launch of Connecticut’s Quantum Workforce Hub

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100+

Fellows participated to date

25+

Private Industry Collaborations

12 Years

of Student driven, Industry motivated research

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Werth Industry Academic Fellowship Program

Apply now for 2027! IAF program applications are open now through 2/15/27 — apply soon as spots will go quickly.

Our Research

Energy Storage and Sustainable Materials Research

SCSU analyzes Yale-synthesized bulk metallic glass wafers using EDS to link elemental composition with material properties for advanced alloys.

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Quantum Science and Computational Materials Modeling

SCSU analyzes ZnO nanowires from Yale’s Osuji Lab using SEM to refine growth conditions for efficient, low-cost solar cell development.

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Biomedical and Life Science Applications

Dip pen nanolithography uses AFM tips to deposit multiple nanoparticle inks with nanometer precision for CNT catalyst patterning and analysis.

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Nanomaterials Characterization and Fabrication

Carbon nanotubes were synthesized using a CVD furnace, with temperature variations affecting tube size and overall yield.

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The Werth Industry Academic Fellowship Program

The 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.

Full-time: June 1, 2026 – July 27, 2026
Part-time: Spring and Fall semesters

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