Spectrum Lab is an interdisciplinary MSU research center established in 1999 and reports to the Vice-President of Research and Economic Development and Graduate Education (VPREDGE). It is dedicated to innovation in applied optics and photonics with a three-fold mission to: Develop and help commercialize Montana grown opto-electronic technologies. Transfer and develop technologies to Montana companies. Provide enhanced educational, research, and employment opportunities for Montana undergraduate and graduate students. Spectrum Lab's location close to the MSU-Bozeman campus and in close proximity to spin-off companies and other local industry facilitates collaboration with MSU faculty and researchers and our local industry partners. The lab has several research grants and contracts in the areas of remote sensing, coherent imaging, and optical signal processing with average annual expenditures of roughly $1M.