The Atmospheric Sciences Research Center (ASRC) was established on February 16, 1961, by the Board of Trustees, State University of New York, as a university?wide center for the specific purpose to promote and encourage programs in basic and applied sciences especially as they related to the atmospheric environment. The Center encourages participation by faculty and students of all units of the State University and by all appropriate industrial, governmental and educational groups in the development and execution of its research programs.

The Center performs world-class research to study the physical and chemical nature of the atmosphere and its implications to the environment. In the performance of these research activities the Center serves to enhance the scientific capacity and infrastructure of New York State, through technology transfer and collaboration with state, federal and industrial partners, to advance the quality of life and economic well being of its citizens.