C. Kumar N. Patel

AT & T is the global leader in providing local, long distance, Internet, and transaction-based voice and data services. AT&T provides unparalleled quality and reliability in communications services

Newport Corp. manufactures and trades products and solutions for scientific research, microelectronics, security, life and health sciences, and industrial markets. It operates through the following segments: Photonics, Lasers, and Optics. The Photonics segment produces photonics instruments, precision positioning systems, vibration isolation systems, and optical components. The Lasers segment provides laser-based systems such as ultrafast lasers, amplifiers, diode-pumped solid state, tunable, and fiber lasers. The Optics segment offers lens assemblies, optical components, and opto-mechanical subassemblies. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Pranalytica, Inc. develops ultra-sensitive gas sensing instruments. Its products address many needs in the detection of trace gases in medical, environmental, industrial and national security applications. The company was founded by C. Kumar N. Patel in February 2000 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Bell Laboratories provides research and development services. It provides communications technologies including transistors, digital networking, signal processing, lasers and fiber-optic communications systems, communication satellites, cellular telephony, electronic switching of calls, touch-tone dialing and modems. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Murray Hill, NJ.

National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Part of The National Academies of Science, the National Academy of Engineering operates as a professional membership organization. The company is based in Washington.