What they call their work
What they do
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Biomedical Research and Innovation 4 activities
- Conducts collaborative research with academic institutionsEngages in joint research initiatives with universities through sponsored research agreements, sub-contracts, and internship programs to advance scientific and technological innovation.
- Develops advanced defense technologies and systemsDesigns and delivers advanced defense solutions including counter-improvised explosive device systems (CREW Duke V3), Countermeasure Protection Systems, Lightweight Counter-Mortar Radar, man-portable radar for mortar detection, and radar-based ballistic and breathing-pattern target detection systems.
- Engineers radar and signal processing technologiesDevelops specialized radar apparatus and signal processing methods, including adaptive notch filters, phased array calibration, beamforming, shaped lens antennas, and passive RF monitoring systems for direction finding and target detection.
- Provides research and development services in defense, environment, and intelligenceApplies science, technology, and information to solve complex challenges by delivering research and development services and field-proven systems to federal government agencies in defense, environment, and intelligence sectors.
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Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Initiatives 1 activity
- Implements sustainable operations at corporate headquartersOperates an energy-efficient corporate headquarters with advanced lighting, efficient HVAC, CO2 monitoring, low-emission materials, and ongoing compliance with ENERGY STAR standards, achieving LEED certification in 2009 as the first building of its size in Central New York to do so.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Invests in internal innovation and workforce developmentSupports long-term organizational capacity through investments in new facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, internal R&D, business diversification, and employee professional development and training programs.
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Community Composting & Organic Waste Diversion 1 activity
- Manages waste reduction and recycling programsDiverts over 1,000 pounds of compostable materials, six tractor-trailer loads of wooden pallets, and nearly 30,000 pounds of electronic waste from landfills annually through comprehensive recycling and composting initiatives.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Organizes employee volunteer and donation programsCoordinates employee volunteer activities such as meal serving and care kit assembly, and conducts donation drives for clothing, toys, and school supplies to support local community organizations.
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Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 1 activity
- Spins off and supports high-tech startup companiesSpins off and provides assistance to high-technology companies engaged in innovation projects, fostering new ventures based on advanced research and development.
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Clean Transportation Adoption & Infrastructure 1 activity
- Supports employee use of electric vehiclesOperates 27 electric vehicle charging stations at its facilities to encourage employee adoption of electric vehicles and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Conducts scientific research through ownership of international entitiesHolds 100% ownership interests in international entities established for conducting scientific research, enabling global research operations under organizational control.
- Facilitates technology transfer to commercial and international marketsSupports the transfer of SRC's innovative technologies into commercial and global markets, expanding the application and impact of developed systems.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Hair | Former Chairperson President | — | $2.91M |
| Joseph T Lauko | Chairperson | 1 | $1.32M |
| Mary L Snyder | Former Secretary | — | $922K |
| Gwendolyn Skyles | Trustee | 1 | $681K |
| Kevin Unger | General Manager | 1 | $476K |
| Philip Fazio | Former Trustee Treasurer | — | $360K |
| Daniel Aird | Treasurer | 1 | $257K |
| Robinson Lingo | Secretary | 1 | $205K |
| Joseph Corasanti | Former Trustee | — | $200K |
| Anthony Mitchell | Trustee | 1 | $172K |
Who they work with
- Adaptive Technologies Partner — Spun off high-tech company
- Anaren Microwave Partner — Spun off high-tech company
- Aquatox Research Partner — Spun off high-tech company
- CDC Government — Customer and partner in public health and environmental projects
- Center for Identification Technology Research Partner — Collaborative research partnership as part of a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center
- Center for Surveillance Research Partner — Collaborative research partnership as part of a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center
- Clarkson University Partner — Academic research partner
- Cornell University Partner — Academic research partner
- DHS Government — Customer and partner in homeland security and intelligence projects
- Department of Defense Government — Recognized with the James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award eight times.
- EPA Government — Customer and partner in environmental research and development
- Environmental Protection Agency Government — Member of the EPA's Green Power Partnership program.
- Euphony, Inc. Partner — Spun off high-tech company
- George Mason University Partner — Academic research partner
- Green Building Certification Institute Government — Co-granted LEED certification to SRC's corporate headquarters in 2009.
- JDR Systems Partner — Spun off high-tech company
- Knowledge Systems & Research Partner — Spun off high-tech company
- Leybold INFICON Partner — Spun off high-tech company
- Life Science Lab Partner — Spun off high-tech company
- NASIC Government — Customer and partner in intelligence projects
- NYS External HS Diploma Program Partner — Spun off organization
- New York State Energy Research & Development Authority Government — Member of NYSERDA's Strategic Energy Management Program to align energy efficiency with business practices.
- New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Government — Qualified SRC's headquarters for energy conservation credits.
- Onondaga Community College Partner — Academic research partner
- Packaging Consultants Int'l Partner — Spun off high-tech company
- Perigee LLC Partner — Spun off high-tech company
- Piedmont Community College Partner — Academic research partner
- Purdue University – The Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security Partner — Collaborative research partnership focused on information assurance and security
- Purplewire LLC Partner — Spun off high-tech company
- Regional Learning Service Partner — Spun off organization
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Mission-Driven, Nonprofit Operations Enable Higher-Quality Outcomesmethodology: mission-driven_operationsBy operating without shareholders or profit mandates, SRC avoids cost-cutting pressures and instead prioritizes mission-aligned investments, producing higher-quality products and services because decisions are driven by technical and social value rather than financial returns.
- Reinvestment Model for Sustained Innovationmethodology: reinvestment_modelBy reinvesting all earnings into technology, employee development, and community support, SRC International sustains long-term innovation and organizational impact because it aligns financial flows with mission-driven outcomes rather than shareholder returns.
- University-Industry Collaboration Accelerates Innovationmethodology: university-industry collaborationBy partnering with universities, SRC enhances its internal R&D capabilities and accelerates technology development because it gains access to cutting-edge academic research and diverse expertise that complements its applied engineering focus.