Michael Perfit

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is a non-profit organization which focuses on the microbial life and biogeochemical dynamics of the world’s ocean, advancing society’s understanding of the interactions between ocean ecosystems, global processes, and the environment. It offers seawater suite, Bigelow analytical services, high performance computing cluster, and industrial collaboration laboratory. The company was founded by Charles S. Yentsch and Clarice Yentsch in July 1974 and is headquartered in East Boothbay, UT.

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.

The National Science Foundation supports fundamental science and engineering researches. It offers services to people in all scientific and engineering disciplines. The firm focuses on the promotion and progress of science to advance the national health, prosperity and welfare. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution engages in the provision of marine research, engineering, and higher education services. It offers services which include understanding the area of research, program and projects, facilities and services, data and repositories, and MBLWHOI library. The company was founded on January 6, 1930 and is headquartered in Woods Hole, MA.

The National Research Council provides science, technology and health policy consulting and advice. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation operates research centers and undertakes conservation of animals. It also operates exhibits of marine animals. It was founded on 1978 and is headquartered in Monterey, CA.

Schneider Electric Buildings Critical Systems, Inc. manufactures environmental control equipment. It installs building management systems include room control, heating, ventilation and air conditioning control. The firm’s services include mechanical services, federal contract management, building integration, electronic security services , building management. The company is headquartered in Columbia, MD.

Export-Import Bank of the United States operates as an export credit agency. It offers working capital guarantees, export credit insurance, loan guarantees, and direct loans. The firm offers its services to brokers, lenders, congressional and government stakeholders. The company was founded by Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1934 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Climos, Inc. explores various natural processes for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The firm’s ocean iron fertilization, a mitigation technique for sequestering atmospheric carbon dioxide that contributes to global warming, ocean acidification, and other environmental change. The company was founded by Daniel G. Whaley and Richard Daniel C. Whilden in 2006 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Moss Landing Marine Laboratories engages in the provision of marine science program for California State Universities. It offers marine academics, research, skills, and trainings. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Moss Landing, CA.

Southeastern Universities Research Association, Inc. (SURA) operates as an association of colleges and universities. It is the consortium of universities and colleges in the southern and eastern United States. It sponsors research projects in engineering, biology, physical and natural sciences. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Research Foundation of the State University of New York Raises funds, promotes research, and administers gifts and grants that support the educational activities. It focuses on research and other sponsored programs funded by federal and state governments, private sector companies and nonprofit foundations. The company was founded by John B. Fitzgibbons in 1951 and is headquartered in Albany, NY.

Goodwin Procter LLP is a law firm which provides advice to companies in public and private enterprises. It provides services to financial, life sciences, private equity, real estate, and technolgy industries. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

The University Corp. for Atmospheric Research provides research and support in the field of atmospheric sciences. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science provides science related journal, program, and education services. The firm also promotes the responsible use of science in public policy. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Jet Propulsion Laboratory operates a national research facility. It is a federally funded research and development center. The firm specializes in robotic space and Earth science missions. The company was founded by Frank Malina, Ed Forman, and Jack Parsons on October 31, 1936 and is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.

The National Academies of Science operates as a private non-profit organization that provides advice in sciences, engineering and medicine. It conducted through seven major program areas: Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Earth and Life Studies, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Health and Medicine, Policy and Global Affairs, Transportation Research Board, and the Gulf Research Program. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Desert Research Institute Foundation supports environmental science research to maximize DRI's impact on improving people's lives. It offers research in atmospheric, earth and ecosystem sciences. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

The CNA Corp. operates as a nonprofit research and analysis organization. It provides solutions to complex problems of national importance. The firm’s research portfolio includes criminal justice, homeland security, energy security, water resources, education, enterprise systems and data analysis. . The company was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The Atlantic Council of the United States engages in the promotion of constructive leadership and engagement in international affairs. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.