Paul M. Schlessman

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

Bunge North America, Inc. produces and processes oilseeds and edible oil products. Its products and services include food and animal feed ingredients, bioenergy and industrial products. The firm supplies raw, processed agricultural commodities and specialized food ingredients to customers in the animal feed, food processor, foodservice and bakery industries. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

ICL Industrial Products Ltd. manufactures elemental bromine and bromine compounds. The company products are used in flame-retardants, agrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals. The company offers products to oil drilling, plastics & polymers processing, water treatment, and photography markets. The company was established in 1968 and is headquartered in Beer Sheva, Israel.

American Chemistry Council, Inc. operates as a trade association providing research services and promotes business interests. It represents companies engaged in the business of chemistry. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Part of ICL Group Ltd., Imi Tami Ltd. is an Israeli company that provides advanced research, analytical and testing laboratories. The company is based in Haifa Bay, Israel.