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Washington, DC - The Society for UAP Studies (SUAPS) is pleased to announce its participation in the recent 2025 UAP Workshop: Narrative Data, Infrastructures, and Analysis hosted by Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI), with the support of the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO). Convened in August 2025 and organized by Dr. Gretchen Stahlman (Florida State University) and Dr. Tim Spuck (AUI), the workshop brought together leading voices from across scientific, archival, and investigative communities to address core challenges in UAP-related data collection, interoperability, and public trust.
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This convening marks a significant step forward in establishing collaborative frameworks between independent research organizations and official government entities. Alongside peer institutions—including the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU), the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC), and the National UFO Historical Records Center (NUFOHRC)—the Society engaged in rigorous discussions focused on the scientific, technical, and philosophical dimensions of UAP inquiry, with special emphasis on data collection and curation as foundational. These dialogues underscored the importance of interoperable systems, transparent methodologies, and public accountability in addressing both empirical data and human experience related to anomalous aerial phenomena.
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Importantly, this event clarified AARO’s mission and constraints: as mandated by the U.S. Congress, AARO is focused not on theorizing UAP origins, but on addressing data-driven domain awareness gaps across government agencies. Their support of this workshop signals a meaningful commitment to enabling sound, peer-engaged research in service of that aim. This includes the potential for future funding, professional development, and knowledge exchange opportunities—an ecosystem in which the Society for UAP Studies intends to play an active and constructive role.

The Society is currently preparing a detailed feature article on the workshop, authored by senior correspondent Greg Bishop, with insights from participating scholars and practitioners. This forthcoming piece will offer deeper context on the event’s significance and its implications for the evolving relationship between independent academic research and federal infrastructure.