Syracuse Center of Excellence

Alumni award winner finds passion in recycling - Binghamton News Jacob Kumpon ’22 is the co-founder and COO of KLAW Industries, which began as a college idea and has grown into a full-scale manufacturing operation.

These Urban Green Council trainings are a great opportunity for anyone who wants to learn more about switching to heat pumps - sign up today!

It's heat pump season! This fall, learn the first steps in transitioning from fossil-fueled HVAC to heat pumps with our two live, virtual Match Made in HVAC trainings.

October: https://ow.ly/60XV50X5OnW
November: https://ow.ly/ZT5L50X5OnX

Syracuse Center of Excellence is now accepting applications for our Innovation Fund!

We’re offering grants of up to $7,500 for companies working to advance innovations in:�
+ Indoor environmental quality
+ Clean and
+ Water resources

Apply today: http://bit.ly/4h35eY1

Since 2014, we've invested over $640,000 in 60+ projects, helping companies create jobs and leverage over $49 million in additional funding. Check out past projects with partner companies like SparkCharge, EMPEQ, Ducted Wind Turbines, Inc., and more: http://bit.ly/4q9Qc71

Swap your boiler for a money-saving heat pump Heat pumps can save you about $370 per year and are good for the planet.

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Professor Moamer Hasanovic has received a National Science Foundation Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies (ExLENT) award for quantum and semiconductor upskilling.
 
Hasanovic will develop an education program to give adult learners hands-on preparation for semiconductor, optics, and quantum technology careers.

The program, Quantum and Semiconductor Upskilling for Career Change through Experiential Education Deployment in Central New York (Q-SUCCEED-CNY) will span over six semesters and offer training on specific technologies, interactive demonstrations, industry talks, and mentorship. Workshops will take place in the evenings and on weekends to accommodate working adults. Each semester-long cohort program will conclude with a five-day immersive bootcamp covering topics like clean room protocols, semiconductor processes, optical measurements, and laser applications.

“This was truly a collaborative effort, and I express my deepest gratitude to all the internal and external partners who contributed to this proposal,” says Hasanovic. “I look forward to working with them – not only on this project, but on future efforts that aim to build a stronger regional tech workforce. By connecting adult learners with emerging technologies and real industry pathways, we’re not just preparing individuals for new careers – we’re investing in the long-term economic strength and innovation potential of Central New York.”

At our first Research & Technology Forum of the semester, Professor Yeqing Wang will present his research on using delignified wood as a renewable scaffold for metal-organic frameworks. Learn more: http://bit.ly/4gyPCLA

September 30th Research & Technology Forum Join SyracuseCoE for our September Research & Technology Forum, featuring a presentation from ECS Professor Yeqing Wang.

🚌🛴🚆🚴‍♀️ The countdown is on! Climate Week is coming September 21 – 28 and so is New York State’s annual green transportation challenge, Get There Green!

Join NYSERDA and choose a more sustainable form of transportation for at least one of your trips next week.

Start planning to Get There Green today! Explore these resources and start planning a more sustainable way to commute.

https://on.ny.gov/3O5w9El NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

Syracuse University Libraries awarded seven Orange Innovation Fund grants to student start-up businesses in 2025.

From launching a clothing line for neurodivergent individuals to creating artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools for industries as diverse as health care, computing and drone operation, Orange Innovation Fund grants are fueling a diverse set of entrepreneurial ventures led by Syracuse University innovators. The competitive micro-grant program, coordinated through Syracuse University Libraries, supports student businesses to develop and test prototypes of products, services and technologies they are seeking to bring to the market.

https://library.syracuse.edu/news/2025-orange-innovation-fund-grants-announced/