Douglas G. Beck

Society for Science & the Public (SSP) is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to public engagement in scientific research and education. SSP offers educational programs to aspiring scientists, bringing information on scientific advances to the public.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was formed in 1997 as the William H. Gates Foundation. In 1999, the foundation was renamed the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust was created in January 2000 through the merger of the Gates Learning Foundation, which worked to expand access to technology through public libraries and the William H. Gates Foundation, which focused on improving global health. The foundation participates in preventive approaches and collaborative endeavors with government, philanthropic and not-for-profit partners. Priority is given to grants that leverage additional support and serve as a catalyst for long-term, systemic change. The foundation also provides funds to promote greater equity in global health, education and public libraries. Through their partnerships in communities across the US, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is committed to raising the high school graduation rate and helping all students, regardless of race or family income. The foundation is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Stoel Rives LLP provides full suite of transactional and litigation solutions for U.S. and international clients. Its practice areas include corporate, energy, environmental, intellectual property, labor and employment, land use and construction, litigation, natural resources, real estate, renewable energy and technology law. The firm?s clients include financial institutions, public and private utilities, energy and renewable energy companies, developers, manufacturers, retailers, hospitals, universities, agribusinesses, software companies, food and beverage companies, charitable foundations, telecommunications and forestry companies, among others. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

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.

Recreational Equipment, Inc. designs, develops and retails outdoor gear and apparel. It offers products for camping, hiking, cycling, urban lifestyle, travel, and general outdoor recreation. The firm?s products include backpacks, bikes, books, maps, car racks, dog gear, electronics, gift cards, jackets, luggage and day bags, sleeping bags, strollers and bike trailers, sunglasses, tents, and watches. The company was founded by Mary Anderson and Lloyd Anderson in 1935 and is headquartered in Kent, WA.

Microelectronics & Computer Technology Corp. provides research and development services in the technology field. The private company is based in Austin, TX and has subsidiaries in the United States.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Seattle operates as a federally chartered bank which provides liquidity and funding services. It offers collateralized loans, provides letters of credit, accept deposits and other services to its members. The firm works with non-profit organizations to provide housing and community economic development funds through direct subsidy grants and low or no-interest loans for individuals and communities in need. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Russell Investment Co. provides investment & financial services. The company is headquartered in Tacoma, WA

The Washington State Bar Association operates the state bar association.

YMCA of Greater Seattle nurtures the potential of youth, promotes healthy living and fosters social responsibility. The firm offers men, women and children with a shared commitment to nurture the potential of youth, promote healthy living and foster social responsibility. The company was founded on August 7, 1876 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

United Way of King County is a non-profit organization, which provides rental assistance, educational solutions, and financial support. Its programs include Jobs Connect, Streets to Home, Home Base, ParentChild+, Reconnecting Youth, Bridge to Finish, and Free Tax. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Heritage Bank (Olympia, Washington) operates as commercial bank. It offers checking and savings accounts, debit and credit cards, personal loans and lines of credit, home loans, health savings accounts, travel card, cash management, wealth management solutions, and online and mobile banking services. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Burlington, WA.

Alliance for Education provides public education services. The firm’s programs include Seattle teacher residency and school account services. It offers robust fiscal sponsorship services that enable individual schools and education–related organizations to expand the base of charitable support. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Kidder, Peabody & Co., Inc. provides security brokerage services. The private company is based in Buffalo, NY and has subsidiaries in Switzerland. The company was founded by Thomas W. Ostrander.

Aspiration Software LLC provides technical, engineering, and information technology services. The firm offers advanced systems engineering and integration, information assurance and cyber security, acquisition and financial management, and mission support proof. The company was founded by Charles B. Asper in 2002 and is headquartered in Middleburg, VA.

Universal Network Development Corp. provides telecommunications and consulting services. The firm's services include engineering, construction, project management, inventory and audit and support service. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA.

Public Health Foundation offers health assistance solutions. It specializes in public health quality improvement, public health workforce development, public health resources and tools and strengthening the quality and performance of public health practice. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Software Engineering Institute provides non-commercial research and development services. Its products and services include SEI training, SEI partner network, SEI certification, tools and methods, research and consulting services. Software Engineering Institute was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Energy Central Co. BSC manages utility solutions and energy services. The company was founded in July 25, 2005 and is headquartered in Manama, Bahrain.

Arabian Fiberglass Products Co. 19502 manufactures and supplies fiberglass products. It specializes in electrical meter, water meter, and communication boxes, and other related products and accessories. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Cognos Therapeutics, Inc. operates as a medical device company focusing on creating technologies to diagnosis and treatment of neuropathic diseases. Its treatment of diseases including tumor-based brain and spinal cancers, degenerative cognition disorders (such as Alzheimer?s and Parkinson?s disease), cerebral trauma occurrences (such as epilepsy and stroke) as well as other central nervous system afflictions. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Autonomous Medical Devices, Inc.. develops medical devices for the detection of pathogens and viruses. Its products include PathSMART and OvaSMART. It offers its services to restaurants, hospitals and hotels. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Consortium For It Software Quality develops international standards for automating the measurement of software size and structural quality from the source code. The private company is based in Needham, MA.

Neuro Kinesis Corp. designs and manufactures surgical tools. The firm focuses on creating next-generation surgical tools that incorporate advanced biosensor technology which provides physicians and surgeons with real-time environmental monitoring that can greatly enhance a patient’s surgical outcome. The company is headquartered in Inglewood, CA.

Asper Solutions, Inc. provides business solutions. It offers enterprise resource planning systems and warehouse management systems. The company was founded on November 19, 1999and is headquartered in Front Royal, VA.