The Thermal Science Research Center (TSRC) was developed to enhance Prairie View A&M University and to fulfill the University’s Charter as being a University of the “First Class” in academics, research, training, and service endeavors. Other centers and programs are evolving and are being conceptualized to the same end. With the collective efforts from the existing programs such as the TSRC and other centers, we will be able to usher in a greater level of excellence at Prairie View A&M University.