SURA Membership by the Numbers
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Jefferson Lab: World’s Largest Community of Nuclear Physicists
U.S. Ph.D.’s in nuclear physics did their research at JLab
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SURA News and Events
UGA Bioinformatics Student Selected for 2026 AIBS/SURA Policy Fellowship
Washington, D.C. – The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) and the Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA) are pleased to announce that Olivia Asher has been selected for the 2026 AIBS/SURA Public Policy Fellowship. This professional...
SURA Announces New Leadership on the Board of Directors
Washington, D.C. – SURA welcomes new leadership on the 2026 Board of Directors. Leading the 2026 Board, P. Srirama Rao, Ph.D., assumes the role of Chair, with Daniel Sui stepping in as Vice Chair. In addition, the Board has appointed two new Committee Chairs: Joseph...
Scientist Spotlight: SURA Senior Researcher Robert Lirette
Washington, D.C. – "These things," Dr. Robert Lirette grins, waving his smartphone, "these things have a ton of them." He is talking about piezoelectric materials, one facet of his research at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). While...
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