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Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU)

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🏛️ Organization🇺🇸 USSince 2017🔗 Visit Website
Methodology
9/10
Transparency
9/10
Institutional
7/10
Peer Review
8/10
Track Record
7/10
Fact vs. Spec.
9/10
Self-Correction
7/10

The CRED-7 framework evaluates sources across seven criteria: Methodology (20%), Transparency (20%), Institutional Affiliation (15%), Peer Review (15%), Track Record (10%), Fact/Speculation (10%), and Self-Correction (10%).

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Description

Overview
501(c)(3) non-profit think tank, founded ~2017 (as Scientific Coalition for Ufology, renamed 2022). Unites scientists, former military, and law enforcement officials. Executive Board: Robert Powell (long-time director).

Research
Seeks evidence-based answers to UAP questions. Publishes via Zenodo repository (Open Access). Notable publication: detailed Nimitz analysis report (2019) on the USS Nimitz Tic Tac encounter 2004 — one of the most-cited civilian UAP analyses. Advocacy agenda 2025: federal investment in unclassified UAP research.

Conferences
AAPC Conference Series (2019-2024), renamed to SCU Conferences from 2025. Next main event: 2026 SCU Conference in Toronto, Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre. Theme: 'The Role of Science and Global Governments in UAP Research'.

Strengths and Weaknesses
High-quality publications with scientific standards. Broad network across science, military, and policy. However: limited personnel resources, no full-time research. CRED score high due to methodology and transparency.

Focus Areas

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