Reason Established: Established as an organizational unit or Texas A&M University within the College of Engineering, the mission of the Center for Electrochemical Systems and Hydrogen Research (CESHR) is ensuring that future conversion and storage technologies for revewable energy resources are available. CESHR's main interest is in developing proton-exchange-membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) for aerospace and military and terrestrial applications, expected to be commercialized early in the 21st century. Formerly the Hydrogen Research Center MO 321-85, 11/27/85 (Based on MO 19-89, 1/23/89, the Center was jointly established with TAMU &TEES.) Contact: John Appleby; 845-8281; ajappleby@tamu.edu; 3402 TAMU; <>