Baylor Institute for Air Science

http://www.baylor.edu/bias/

BIAS for Excellence In Environmental Research, Education and Public Service

The mission of the Baylor Institute for Air Science (BIAS) is to foster stewardship of the environment through research, public service and the education of a new generation of scientist-pilots dedicated to environmental research.

The course of study is highly interdisciplinary in nature. Professors from other disciplines collaborate in providing a unique program called the Scientist-Pilot program. This program involves research and development in monitoring air quality with instrumented aircraft and alternative aviation fuels. Scientists, government agencies, and private sectors partner in the investigations. The BIAS research facilities include aircraft and engine test stands and the Renewable Aviation Fuel Development Center (RAFDC).

BIAS interacts with government and university officials world-wide regarding programs that use biomass fuels in aircraft and air quality monitoring programs using instrumented aircraft. BIAS conducts conferences, seminars and demonstrations on critical issues of air pollution, the development of renewable transportation fuels and the imperatives concerning environmental stewardship.