Research Centers & Institutes

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is known for its strategic, multidisciplinary research. Within our extensive network of Centers and Institutes, TAMU-CC researchers, staff, and students work across disciplines to extend the boundaries of knowledge.

The Autonomy Research Institute (ARI) is one of seven Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) UAS test sites in the United States.
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The Center for Coastal Studies (CCS) conducts basic and applied research, ecological monitoring, public education outreach, and graduate-level education and research programs.
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The Center For Water Supply Studies (CWSS) focuses on research and education to develop professionals and leaders who can recognize and address water issues.
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The Collaborative Community Research Center (CCRC) is a university level research center addressing multifaceted issues and opportunities in the areas of education, health, and social well-being for individuals and communities in the region.
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The Conrad Blucher Institute (CBI) for Surveying and Science utilizes cutting-edge technologies to map, measure, collect and manage data to predict the physical environment and support decision making.
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The Harte Research Institute (HRI) is an endowed and developing research institute at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
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The National Spill Control School (NSCS) offers specialized hands-on OSHA mandated training for professionals and workers in the Oil Spill, HAZMAT, and Emergency Management industries as well as others.
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The mission of South Texas Economic Development Center (STEDC) is to support and advance sustainable economic and community development in South Texas, particularly the Coastal Bend region.
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For more information regarding research funding, research support and research services, please visit the Division of Research and Innovation using the button on the right-hand side.

Research and Innovation