Ralph W. Emerson

The Harvard Club of Boston is a private alumni club that offers a variety of benefits to its members. The club also offers comfortable rooms in the heart of Boston for members and reciprocal guests. The Harvard Club of Boston is located in Boston, MA and is a Platinum Club of the World private alumni club. The club features a newly renovated fitness center and an expansive squash program. Membership benefits extend to nearly 140 affiliated private clubs across the globe, making it an ideal choice for those who travel frequently. The dress code is business casual for members and guests at both clubhouses.

New York Academy of Sciences is an independent, not-for-profit organization, which engages in the advancement of scientific research, education, and policy. The company was founded in 1817 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) is the oldest and largest single life science membership organization in the world. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. ASM's membership has grown from 59 scientists in 1899 to more than 39,000 members today, with more than one third located outside. The members represent 26 disciplines of microbiological specialization plus a division for microbiology educators.