Development and Relations Committee

• Andrés Gil​, Florida International University, Chair

• Scott Heefner, Staff Liaison

Responsibilities of the Committee. See full committee membership.

• Identify and promote opportunities to expand existing collaborations or initiate new collaborations that build strategic alliances among SURA members and outside partners.
• Advance development activities/initiatives that support SURA’s mission, including the review and approval of teaming agreements, partnerships, and other arrangements, as deemed appropriate to fulfill its charge.
• Create scenarios to advocate for multi-institutional collaborations that complement the interest of SURA’s membership.
• Advise and support commercialization of SURA technologies through government and/or industry partnerships.
• Oversee and support an effective external relations effort that promotes SURA’s mission and programs, and proactively advocates for the same as necessary and appropriate.
• Serve as SURA’s primary committee interface with the SURA Membership, helping to ensure alignment with shared institutional objectives.
• Solicit, screen, and select the recipient of the SURA Distinguished Scientist Award.