The National Science Foundation Centers for Research Excellence in Science and Technology (NSF CREST) has awarded the Center for Geospatial and Environmental Informatics, Modeling and Simulation (GEIMS) to Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. The NSF CREST-GEIMS Center supports research to improve coastal resiliency through three subprojects: Geospatial Informatics, Environmental Informatics and Coastal Community Resilience and Public Health. The Center also recruits, mentors, and supports graduate students as they pursue advanced degrees focusing on coastal resilience, and engages the community by providing STEM outreach opportunities.