HRD-9805530<br/>PI Rael, Selimo<br/>Inst: New Mexico Highlands University<br/><br/>New Mexico Highlands University will build on the strong research group base in the area of Dynamical Investigations of Molecular Hyperpolarizabilities using Optically Mediated-Charge Transfer to form a more comprehensive program suitable for a fule CREST Center award. This three-year effort will focus on management, research infrastructure, outreach to undergraduate underrepresented minorities, and interaction with other regional institutions.