The long-range vision of the Engineering Research Center for Compound Semiconductor Microelectronics (CCSM) is focused on a new generation of high-speed communications and data-processing technology which exploits the bandwidth, immunity to electromagnetic interference, and connectivity of optical interconnects. In order to realize this vision, it will be necessary to design, fabricate, and integrate high-performance electrical and optical devices in monolithic optoelectronic integrated circuits, OEIC's. The research programs of the CCSM are focused on the development of the engineering science and technology base for fabrication of OEIC's and their application in optical interconnect systems; the education of engineers in this field; and effective transfer of this technology to industry