Robert A. Brown

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 American Academy of Arts & Sciences is an organization that honors excellence and brings together leaders. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA.

Part of The National Academies of Science, the National Academy of Engineering operates as a professional membership organization. The private company is based in Washington.

The Council on Competitiveness is a nonpartisan organization that has been advocating for a competitiveness agenda for over three decades. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization aims to attract investment and talent, spur the commercialization of new ideas, and enhance productivity to raise the standard of living for all Americans. The council's members include CEOs, university presidents, labor leaders, and national lab directors who provide real-world perspective to policymakers. The council believes that with the right policies, the strengths and potential of the economy far outweigh the current challenges the nation faces on the path to higher growth and greater opportunity for all Americans. Deborah L. Wince-Smith has been the CEO of the American company since 1993.

DuPont Safety Resources solves Food, Energy and Protection Challenges. The products that contribute to protecting the lives of soldiers and law enforcement officers, to solar technology harnessing the natural power of the sun, to helping farmers yield healthier crops. The firm serves agriculture, food and beverages, mining, automotive, government and public Sector, packaging and printing, building and construction, health care and medical, plastic, electronics, marine, safety and protection and energy industries. The company was founded in 1802 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.

The Association of American Universities operates as an association of public and private research universities. The non-profit company is based in Washington.