CNAS

In the areas of science that are of interest to several disciplines have sprung up the College's 14 centers and institutes, hotbeds of interdisciplinary research. Most CNAS faculty members belong to at least one, and their students have the opportunity to work in these flourishing incubators of tomorrow's discoveries.

Agricultural Experiment Station-Citrus Research Center

Founded in 1907, the Agricultural Experiment Center-Citrus Research Center predates the campus by half a century and isl the reason that UCR was established in Riverside. The Citrus Experiment Center, as it was first known, was established to provide research-based assistance to the region's flourishing citrus orchards. Today, after 100+ years, UCR's oldest research center continues to generate discoveries that have transformed the way we eat, the way we farm, and the way we treat our natural resources.

Air Pollution Research Center

The Air Pollution Research Center conducts basic and applied research in atmospheric chemistry and in the effects of air pollution on plants (primarily agricultural crops). At present, the atmospheric chemistry research focuses mainly on the atmospheric degradations of volatile organic compounds, the formation of secondary organic aerosol, and the spectroscopic measurement of specific chemicals in the atmosphere.

Center for Conservation Biology

The Center for Conservation Biology assists in the conservation and restoration of species and ecosystems by facilitating the collection, evaluation, and dissemination of scientific information. The CCB proactively identifies new research priorities in conservation biology and inaugurates new collaborative research programs. It also develops research programs in response to existing needs in conservation biology.

Center for Invasive Species Research

The Center for Invasive Species Research provides a forward-looking approach to managing invasions by exotic pests and diseases in California. CISR programs on exotic pests involve: (a) risk assessment; (b) early detection; (c) rapid development of control or eradication measures; (d) pest control via biological, microbial, genetic, and chemical practices, and (e) better understanding of patterns and processes facilitating invasions.

Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering

The Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering supports research to transition from 2D-silicon-based devices to high-density, high-performance 2D- and 3D-electronics that will improve the functional density and power of electronic circuitry: spintronics, 3-D electronics and memory storage, and advanced carbon materials. The CNSE Nanofabrication Center and Clean Room provides facilities for semiconductor processing and nanofabrication.

Institute for Geophysics and Planetary Physics

The Institute for Geophysics and Planetary Physics is supported by the University of California and the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. Our research at UCR focuses on space physics, computational physics, astrophysics, and earthquake physics. We support student research through the Departments of Earth Sciences and Physics & Astronomy. Our purpose is to foster multidisciplinary and multi-campus research.

Institute for Integrative Genome Biology

The Institute for Integrative Genome Biology brings together faculty from a wide variety of campus units to participate in this era of rapid genomics-based discovery. Research efforts are focused on the areas of biology, vector biology, mammalian biology, plant biology, bioengineering and public policy issues and are directed toward pioneering solutions towards hunger, disease and environmental sustainability.

Center for Disease Vector Research

The Center for Disease Vector Research is dedicated to obtaining and maintaining an economically and environmentally viable agricultural industry by utilizing the knowledge of insect biology towards the control of insect pests. Researchers collaborate across disciplines to find new approaches to alleviate the medical and economic burden exacted by insect-borne disease.

Center for Plant Cell Biology

The Center for Plant Cell Biology answers significant outstanding questions in plant biology by integrating genomic, bioinformatic, cellular, molecular, biochemical, and genetic approaches. Their goal is to apply the knowledge of how plants respond to their dynamic environment toward manipulation of crop plants safely and efficiently for better and more sustainable production.

Statistical Consulting Collaboratory

The Statistical Consulting Collaboratory provides an environment for statistical analysis, modeling and collaboration in research for UCR and off-campus clients. Projects worked through the Collaboratory are often integrated into the graduate student curriculum offered by the Department of Statistics. The Collaboratory maintains a faculty/graduate student computer lab that is used for quantitative / statistical analysis, research seminars, and vendor presentations.

Stem Cell Center

The Stem Cell Center focuses on understanding the basic mechanisms that control stem cell function and deciphering how the tremendous potential of stem cells can be used to improve human health. Researchers at the Center have expertise in many different fields including developmental biology, cancer biology, endocrinology, aging, nanotechnology, neuroscience and bioengineering.

Water Science and Policy Center

 Increasing water scarcity in the face of competing demands by urban, industrial, agricultural, and environmental sectors will necessitate innovative scientific, technological, and institutional solutions. The Water Science and Policy Center is developing focused water-science research and teaching programs that expand our knowledge base while simultaneously helping stakeholders to solve critical water management problems.