The BYU Center for Remote Sensing (CERS) coordinates research and academic activities across multiple colleges and departments on the BYU campus. The Center also coordinates and/or administers a small set of interdisciplinary courses in Remote Sensing and the Earth Sciences. The Center will administer a Visiting Scientist program designed to facilitate visiting scholars' participation in BYU research and teaching activities in support of Remote Sensing and the Earth Sciences. The primary goals of the Center are: 1) to enhance the academic experience for BYU students 2) to foster and expand research opportunities, experiences, and funding for faculty and students, 3) to attract and retain world-class faculty at BYU, and 4) to strengthen existing BYU programs.