The Center of
Excellence for Communication Systems Technology Research
(CECSTR) contributes directly to the research component of the
University’s mission. CECSTR conducts comprehensive research in the
selected aspects of Communication Systems and Engineering problems
by way of algorithm developments, modeling, simulation, analysis,
design, testing and performance evaluation and supports technology
transfer to our sponsors. CECSTR supports and trains undergraduate
and graduate students by recruiting talented students, awarding
scholarships and creating pipelines with our industry partners for
students’ placements. CECSTR is a Texas A&M University System
Board of Regents approved center.
CECSTR occupies over 10,000 SFT. of state-of-the-art R&D facilities
Attracts more
qualified students to the College of Engineering by providing
scholarship/financial support and educational training.
Enhances the
electrical engineering curriculum in the study of
telecommunications, signal processing and their real world
applications.
Provides avenues for
collaboration with other research laboratories within the
university, the Texas A&M university system and industry.
Exposes students to
real industrial experience by serving as interns with industry
during the summer under the supervision of the principal
investigators and industry personnel.
Supports
Undergraduate, Masters and Ph.D. programs in electrical
engineering and the vision of the College of Engineering and
PVAMU.
CECSTR is the only
academic center of its kind in Texas, filling a gap in educating
the state's future leaders in emerging high-technology areas.
It supports
specially undergraduate and graduate students of electrical and
engineering technology departments.
CECSTR is funded by
various industries and government agencies.
Established Texas
Instruments (TI) Endowed Chair ($1 Million)
Established TI Scholarship Endowment ( Close to $1 Million)
The Texas A&M
University System Board of Regents approved CECSTR
on July 25, 2003.