SyracuseCoE’s April Research & Technology Forum featured a presentation from Moamer (Mo) Hasanovic, a professor of electrical engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Syracuse University. Hasanovic is the Principal Investigator of Quantum and Semiconductor Upskilling for Career Change through Experiential Education Deployment in Central New York (Q-SUCCEED-CNY).
The Q-SUCCEED-CNY program is a National Science Foundation-funded initiative designed to connect Central New York residents to emerging semiconductor and quantum career opportunities. The talk covered the global semiconductor landscape, including the significance of the CHIPS and Science Act, the Micron Technology campus planned for Clay, NY, and the urgent workforce demand these developments are creating.
Hasanovic also walked attendees through the fundamentals of quantum technology, its national security implications, and the explosive growth projected in quantum computing, sensing, and communications markets through 2030.
The second half of the presentation focused on how the CNY community can benefit from this rapidly growing industry. Q-SUCCEED-CNY is a semester-long upskilling program targeting non-traditional adult learners — including blue-collar workers, veterans, and refugees — with no technical background required. Participants receive hands-on training in semiconductor fabrication, photonics, and quantum technologies through biweekly lectures, industry field trips, and a five-day intensive bootcamp, along with a $2,400 stipend.
The first cohort is already underway, and the program is actively recruiting future cohorts. Interested individuals can apply on the Q-SUCCEED-CNY website.
Slides from this presentation are available on SURFACE.
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ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Moamer (Mo) Hasanovic, Ph.D.
Dr. Mo Hasanovic is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Syracuse University, where he serves as Principal Investigator on multiple NSF-funded workforce development initiatives. As PI of EdQuantum, he developed a nationally recognized quantum technologies curriculum that has been piloted at eight community colleges across the United States, reaching over 300 adult learners and resulting in multiple peer-reviewed publications and conference workshops.
Hasanovic’s research expertise spans RF engineering, semiconductor manufacturing education, and quantum optics. He leads Q-SUCCEED-CNY, an innovative program designed to introduce adult learners, career changers, and veterans to career opportunities in semiconductors and quantum technologies through experiential learning. His work bridges cutting-edge research with practical workforce development, supporting Central New York’s emergence as a leading hub for advanced semiconductor manufacturing and quantum-enabled technologies.