Mission

The primary mission of the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation (CCRG) is to advance discovery beyond the frontiers of current knowledge in key research areas of computational astrophysics, relativity, and gravitation. The Center also promotes excellence in research and education in interdisciplinary areas of applied mathematics, high-performance computing, and scientific visualization. 

History and Vision

The CCRG was founded in January 2007, in the School of Mathematical Sciences. A full story is available in this article. Today, the CCRG comprises an interdisciplinary team of high-caliber faculty and postdoctoral research associates who are experts in key research areas of computational astrophysics, relativity and gravitation, high-performance computing and visualization. To facilitate research and discovery the Center hosts several advanced supercomputing facilities. An active visitor program and a number of scientific collaborations and research activities, both externally and internally to RIT, help the Center to maintain its vibrant research programs. Education and outreach activities form an important part of the center's mission, with activities that impact undergraduate and graduate students, K-12 students and teachers, and the general public.

The five-year strategic plan of the CCRG is based on the achievement of three main objectives:  (1) hire a critical mass of high-caliber experts in research areas which will lead to significant advances and discoveries in gravitational and relativistic astrophysics, (2) develop a sustainable model for investing and for growth, and (3) obtain the needed research infrastructure, computer facilities, working space and staff personnel to carry out its main mission.

An External advisory board will advise the CCRG and RIT about all center's activities and strategic plans. Yearly reports and strategic plan are available upon request.