Southern Connecticut State University has opened a new research and workforce development center focused on quantum computing and nanotechnology, aiming to prepare students for jobs in emerging technology fields. The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities Center for Quantum and Nanotechnology, known as the QNT Center, is intended to help position Connecticut at the forefront of […]
Southern Connecticut State University has opened a new research and workforce development center focused on quantum computing and nanotechnology, aiming to prepare students for jobs in emerging technology fields.
The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities Center for Quantum and Nanotechnology, known as the QNT Center, is intended to help position Connecticut at the forefront of the emerging technology, supporters say.
Located on the ground floor of the university’s Academic Science and Laboratory Building, the facility is meant to train students in quantum computing, nanomaterials and advanced manufacturing — fields with growing applications in cybersecurity, health care and energy.
Quantum technology is expected to enable faster computing and more secure communications, while nanotechnology allows companies to design materials at a microscopic level to improve products in industries such as healthcare, electronics and manufacturing.
The center expands the scope of an earlier nanotechnology hub established at Southern in 2013.
Sandra Bulmer, Southern’s interim president, said the QNT Center will make quantum technology more accessible.
“We are preparing our students to lead in emerging technology sectors and helping to build a more resilient and equitable innovation ecosystem,” she said.
Connecticut has been working to position itself as a leader in quantum technology and research, including
a partnership between the University of Connecticut and Yale University focused on advancing quantum science and workforce development.
