QUEST for Quantum Future | Bachelor

Badge awarded to

Tomas Gonzalez

Issued on 28 Aug 2026 by

City Tech Microcredentials

QUEST for Quantum Future (Bachelor Pathway) is an eight-month-long experiential learning initiative for undergraduate STEM students exploring advanced semiconductor manufacturing and quantum technologies. The program combines academic learning, applied technical experiences, professional development, research exposure, and industry engagement to help students understand these technologies and the educational and career pathways they can lead to. Built around authentic research and industry settings, QUEST helps students connect foundational concepts in physics, chemistry, semiconductor technology, photonics, and quantum computing to real-world applications. The program also emphasizes professional preparation, developing communication, teamwork, workplace awareness, and career-readiness skills needed for emerging technology sectors. Earners of this badge have completed a rigorous, sustained learning experience beyond classroom instruction. The QUEST for Quantum Future badge signifies preparation for continued education, research, internships, and career opportunities in semiconductor manufacturing, quantum technologies, and related high-technology fields.

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Issuer

City Tech Microcredentials

microcredentials@citytech.cuny.edu

City Tech Microcredentials is an innovative extension of City Tech that enhances career readiness and professional skills through its role as a digital credentials platform. City Tech Microcredentials issues digital badges that represent verified competencies and are highly valued in today’s job market. It systematically records skills at a resume-ready level, giving learners credible evidence of their achievements and simplifying the process of validating their skills, knowledge, and competencies. This initiative connects academic knowledge with practical skills, demonstrating our commitment to developing skilled, adaptable students equipped to navigate the modern economy.

Criteria

To earn this badge, learners must successfully complete:

The six-day Semiconductor World workshop, including daily reflections/summaries and a culminating presentation.
At least three professional development experiences, including the online Professionalism course.
Research and industry site visits and associated activities at organizations such as CUNY ASRC, NY Creates, GlobalFoundries, and Quantum Computing Inc.
Required hands-on semiconductor, photonics, quantum technology, and/or research activities.
Industry pathway (Bachelor's Student): a ten-week internship at Quantum Computing Inc.
A presentation of the learner's research or internship project at Quantum Tech Day.