CAMD's Mission and Vision Statement
The Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devices (CAMD) is a synchrotron radiation (SR) facility which serves as a major research and development (R&D) resource for Louisiana and the greater Southeast scientific and engineering community.
CAMD is:
- A regional center for facilitating cutting-edge spectroscopic techniques and analytical services
- An important building block and catalyst for scientific and economic development within Louisiana
Mission
The mission of CAMD is to:
- Enhance the quality of research and education at the undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral levels in synchrotron radiation (SR) based science and engineering research
- Provide cutting edge R&D infrastructure for LSU, Louisiana, and national/international users
- Offer analytical and characterization techniques to industrial users and promote new commercial enterprises
- Provide outreach and education, showcasing high technology and research to K-12 and the general public
Vision
CAMD strives to advance Louisiana’s infrastructure for basic science and engineering research and to be a major leader in the development and orchestration of SR-based techniques for the nation.