In June 2010, the CUNY CREST Institute was officially approved by the City University of New York Board of Trustees. Later that year, on November 29, 2010, the Institute was inaugurated by Dr. Larry Robinson, then Assistant U.S. Secretary of Commerce for Coastal Conservation and Management, together with Dr. Lisa Staiano-Coico, then President of The City College of New York.
Our Mission
To conduct transformative research, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and develop innovative technologies that promote sustainability through strong partnerships with academia, government, industry, and local communities.
Our Vision
To become a global leader in earth system science, environmental engineering, and climate resilience-advancing the well being of communities in New York City, across the nation, and around the world
Our Values
Integrity, Sustainability, Impact, Collaboration, Excellence, Innovation, Service, Resilience
Research & Education
Satellite Remote Sensing of Earth System Sciences
Sensor Development; Ground-based Field Measurements and Modeling
Data Processing and Analysis
Forecasting of Severe Events
Outreach Programs: Summer Bridge, CUNY High School Initiative in Remote Sensing of Earth System Engineering and Sciences (HIRES), Bridge to College (B2C) etc.
Scientific Outputs
Integrated Data Products
Peer Reviewed Journal Publications
Models and Applications
Resources
Labs & Field Instruments and other resources
Major National & International Partnerships
Funding Opportunities