SURA’s mission is to advance collaborative research and education and to strengthen the scientific capabilities of its members and our nation. SURA is a consortium of over 60 research institutions, primarily in the Southeastern U.S., established in 1980 to design, build and operate what is now Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility – a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory. We now operate the lab through Jefferson Science Associates (JSA) – a joint venture with Pacific Architects and Engineers (PAE). SURA also facilitates collaboration with government agencies and researchers to advance information technology, to foster better understanding of coastal and environmental phenomena, and to promote scientific discoveries that impact our lives.