Cynthia Friend

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Bruker Daltonics, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets life sciences tools. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Billerica, MA.

The Kavli Foundation engages in the provision of support for the advancement of science, increase of public understanding, and support for scientists. The company was founded by Fred Kavli in December 2000 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

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.

Slac National Accelerator Laboratory is a research facility that explores the workings of the universe at various scales and invents tools used by scientists worldwide. The private company is based in Menlo Park, CA and is home to the world's first hard X-ray free-electron laser, which was repurposed from their original 2-mile-long particle accelerator built for particle physics research. The lab's Office of Communications is dedicated to providing accurate and up-to-date information about the lab and its research to the media and making their experts available for interviews.

Materials Research Science & Engineering Center supports interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research of fundamental and technological importance. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.