Centers and Institutes

The College of Technology nurtures a number of centers that offer broad opportunites to faculty, staff, students and the community at large to engage in basic, applied & interdisciplinary research, workforce development efforts, and outreach activities for the betterment of the greater Houston area, the state and the nation.

Abramson Center Website The Abramson Center For The Future of Health is dedicated to accomplishing the research, prescribing the action, and training the people to provide Houston and its surrounding areas with the finest health care available in the world - now and in the future.	TMAC Website The mission of the Texas Manufacturing and Assistance Center (TMAC) is to help grow the Gulf Coast economy by assisting small and medium sized manufacturers build successful businesses.	CLiST Website The Center for Life Sciences Technology (CLiST) is helping to fulfill the workforce needs for the life sciences industry in Texas.
CISRE Website The Center for Information Security and Research Education (CiSRE) addresses the issues surrounding information security and the local aspects of securing our critical infrastructures. .
Center for Technology Literacy CTL Website Established in 2001, the mission of the Center for Technology Literacy (CTL) is to enhance the understanding of technological activity in individuals and organizations and to conduct research on the development of a technologically literate citizenry.	CLTP Website The Center for Logistics and Transportation Policy (CLTP) addresses the challenge of applied research, policy issues and workforce training for current and future employees in the field of logistics and transportation.	Center for Applied Technology The Center for Applied Technology (CAT) is currently under development.