Relations

In order to support SURA's mission, a comprehensive relations program is growing to meet the needs of our aggressive agenda in information technology, nuclear physics, coastal research and commercialization.

To grow the research base and strengthen the scientific and technological capacity in the Southeast and nation, SURA works in coalition with several organizations:

Alliance for Science and Technology Research in American (ASTRA)

Task Force on American Innovation
    Coalition letter to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction (October 2011)
    Basic Research: Tackling America's 21st Century Challenges (June 2009)
    Coalition letter to Congressional leaders on the FY08 Supplement Appropriations bill, June 2008
    DOD Research - Empowering our Troops in Combat

Energy Science Coalition
    Funding Statement for FY11
    Funding Statement for FY12

Accelerating Innovation Foundation

Critical Studies on Expanding Research and Improving American Competitiveness:

Rising Above the Gathering Storm REVISITED (The National Academies), Sept. 2010

Rising Above the Gathering Storm (The National Academies)

Measuring the Moment (TFFAI)

Investing in U.S. Innovation (National Summit on Competitiveness)

Why American Must Innovate (National Governors' Association)
Innovation America: A Final Report (July 2007)

Tapping America's Potential (Business Roundtable)

SURA also presents two SURA's Distinguished Service Awards.