The Center for Research and Training in the Sciences (CRTS), previously known as Center for the Advancement of Life Sciences (CAS), was established within the College of Sciences (COS) in June 2005.
The mission of CRTS is to promote Science, Research, and Education. The Center coordinates and administers programs related to all scientific disciplines under the direction of Dr. Andrew Tsin. Currently, thirteen programs are part of the Center: MBRS-SCORE, MBRS-RISE, MARC, RCMI, STEM/UTEACH, ICNAM, HLAE, TREE, SAMSEP, EMTSEF, HDI, Summer Research Experience and Sloan Scholarship Foundation.
One of the many benefits of having programs under the umbrella of the Center for Research and Training in the Sciences or CRTS is the creation and use of a shared administrative support staff among all the programs. At the moment, the Center personnel consist of: (1) Center Director; (1) Assistant Center Director; (2) Assistant Program Directors; (1) Program Coordinator; (3) Sr. Administrative Associates; (3) Administrative Associates II; (1) Sr. Grant Development Coordinator; (1) Web Specialist; (1) Computer Support Specialist; (1) Program Evaluator; (1) Events Manager; and (2) Office Assistants. To get a listing of the CRTS Personnel and contact information, please visit the directory page.
The Center for Research and Training in the Sciences is located in the Biotechnology, Sciences and Engineering (BSE) Building, first floor, suite 1.600. Its office hours are: 8:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday to Friday. More information about the Center for Research and Training in the Sciences can be obtained in the CRTS Policy Handbook.