Build institutional capacity and conduct cutting edge research in Remote Sensing science and technology in line with NOAA’s Mission Goals, and in support of NOAA line offices.

Recruit, mentor, and train graduate students in science, engineering, and technology areas of relevance to NOAA, with a special emphasis on traditionally underrepresented groups, to provide a diverse future workforce for NOAA, NOAA contractors and other related federal, state, and industrial stakeholders.

Develop a pipeline of students from high school through college level to in crease the number of students pursuing graduate studies in NOAA related science, engineering, and technology areas by introducing education and outreach programs at CREST institutions and communities that they serve.