Jami Nachtsheim

Southwall Technologies, Inc. operates as a global energy technology company which provides energy conservation and climate management thin-film glass solutions. The firm manufactures and develops films and glass products that improve energy efficiency in architectural and automotive glass applications. It manufactures windows & glass sun-proof, heat-proof & cold-proof - enabling their customers to fine-tune the insulating and solar control performance of glass, reducing the energy consumption for cooling and heating for a comfortable indoor climate. Southwall Technologies was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in St. Louisiana, MO.

FEI Co. manufactures and distributes laboratory analytical instruments. It designs, manufactures, and supports a range of microscopy workflows that provide images and answers in the micro, nano and picometer scales. The company was founded by Lynwood W. Swanson in 1971 and is headquartered in Hillsboro, OR.

Affymetrix, Inc. develops, manufactures and sells products and services for genetic analysis. The company was founded by Stephen P. A. Fodor in 1992 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Vixel Corp. provides storage networking technologies. The company provides storage switches for storage area networks. It provides services to Avid Technologies, BlueArc, Compaq, Fujitsu Softek, IBM, Lucent, Network Appliance and Sun Microsystems. The company founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Bothell, WA.

The Tech Interactive is a science and technology center located in downtown San Jose, CA. The non-profit company offers hands-on activities, experimental labs, and design challenge experiences to inspire innovation and problem-solving skills in people of all ages. The company is committed to providing immersive STEM experiences for learners and educators through their exhibits, IMAX films, and signature programs like The Tech Challenge. The Bowers Institute also offers online resources and workshops to teach educators about new advances in STEM teaching. The company was founded by Edwin V. Zschau and David S. Lee.