SURA Membership by the Numbers
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Jefferson Lab: World’s Largest Community of Nuclear Physicists
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SURA News and Events
Incoming STEM PhD Students Selected by SURA for 2026 Graduate Awards
Washington, D.C. – The Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA) has selected four student researchers as recipients of the 2026 SURA Graduate Awards: Courtney Boyd, Ahanab Anab, Haobo Cui, and Liam Babcock. The award recognizes incoming doctoral students...
Scientist Spotlight: Kyla Mullaney, SURA Post-Baccalaureate Researcher
Washington, D.C – Before studying galaxies too distant to see from Earth, Kyla Mullaney grew up looking at our own Milky Way stars from Maryland’s rural Eastern Shore. Now, as a SURA post-bac scientist in the CRESST II program, Mullaney spends her days using...
SURA Recognizes Natasha Sheybani with Early Career Scientist Award
Washington, D.C. – The Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA) is pleased to announce that Dr. Natasha Sheybani, Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia (UVA), has been awarded the 2026 Early Career Scientist Award. Each year, this distinction...
Our Leadership Team
“From pioneering collaborations that established world-class research facilities like Jefferson Lab to driving innovation in cutting-edge fields, SURA’s legacy is a testament to the power of partnership— our future holds even greater promise for advancing science and education in the Nation.”
– Sean Hearne, President and CEO