Science & Technology

Research Triangle Institute is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 5,400 provides research and technical (continued on Schedule O, Part III, Line 1) expertise to governments and businesses in more than 100 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment and laboratory and chemistry services.

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DRAPER'S ENGINEERS DESIGN, DEVELOP AND DEPLOY ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS FOR THE WORLD'S MOST DIFFICULT AND IMPORTANT PROBLEMS.

TO ENGAGE IN, ASSIST AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUPPORT OF SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES, AND PROJECTS FOR, AND TO PERFORM, ENGAGE IN AND PROCURE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, ENGINEERING AND ADVISORY SERVICES TO OR FOR THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, STATE GOVERNMENTS AND LOCAL JURISDICTIONS, AND ANY DEPARTMENT OR AGENCY OF ANY OF THE FOREGOING, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO ENABLE THE CORPORATION TO QUALIFY FOR EXEMPTION FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE.

THE INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPLIED RESEARCH. THE INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES PROVIDES INDEPENDENT AND OBJECTIVE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL EXPERTISE TO ASSIST NATIONAL SECURITY DECISION-MAKERS IN ADDRESSING URGENT AND CHALLENGING ISSUES.

SEE SCHEDULE OUNIVERSITY CORPORATION FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH (UCAR), ON BEHALF OF, AND IN COOPERATION WITH ITS MEMBER UNIVERSITY MEMBERS, IS ENGAGED IN THE MANAGEMENT OF LONG-TERM ATMOSPHERIC AND RELATED RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND OF SCIENTIFIC FACILITIES, MOSTLY THROUGH THE OPERATION OF THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH. IT ALSO ASSUMES THE ROLES OF SCIENTIFIC LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY ON THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL BASIS AND PROVIDES SERVICES TO THE RESEARCH COMMUNITY SUCH AS VISITOR PROGRAMS, THE DISSEMINATION OF SCIENTIFIC DATA, COMPUTING, RADAR AND AIRCRAFT FACILITIES AND FOSTERING NEW AND IMPROVED RELATIONSHIPS AMONG THE ACADEMIC RESEARCH COMMUNITY AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR.

THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS RESEARCH IN THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES WITH A PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON BASIC RESEARCH IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS.

UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF LIFE ITSELF IS THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND THE SALK INSTITUTE. OUR TEAM OF WORLD-CLASS, AWARD-WINNING SCIENTISTS PUSHES BOUNDARIES OF KNOWLEDGE IN AREAS SUCH AS NEUROSCIENCE, CANCER RESEARCH, AGING, IMMUNOBIOLOGY, PLANT BIOLOGY, COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY, AND MORE. FOUNDED BY JONAS SALK, DEVELOPER OF THE FIRST SAFE AND EFFECTIVE POLIO VACCINE, THE INSTITUTE IS AN INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT RESEARCH ORGANIZATION AND ARCHITECTURAL LANDMARK: SMALL BY CHOICE, INTIMATE BY NATURE, AND FEARLESS IN THE FACE OF ANY CHALLENGE.

DEVELOP AND DEPLOY ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS TO CREATE A COOPERATIVE OPERATING AND REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, WHICH IMPROVES THE EFFICIENT AND SAFE MOVEMENT OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AND THE PERFORMANCE OF HIGHWAY SYSTEMS.

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TO BE RECOGNIZED GLOBALLY AS THE PREMIER DEVELOPER AND PROVIDER OF VOLUNTARY CONSENSUS STANDARDS, RELATED TECHNICAL INFORMATION, AND SERVICES THAT:- PROMOTE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY, SUPPORT THE (CONTINUED ON SCH O) PROTECTION AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE ENVIRONMENT, AND OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE; - CONTRIBUTE TO THE RELIABILITY OF MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, SYSTEMS, AND SERVICES; AND- FACILITATE INTERNATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL COMMERCE. THIS STATEMENT REFLECTS THE LANGUAGE OF ASTM'S CHARTER AND MAKES CLEAR ASTM'S COMMITMENTS TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMINATION OF HIGH-QUALITY STANDARDS AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION IN INCREASINGLY DIVERSE FIELDS, AND TO STRENGTHENING THE ACCEPTANCE AND USE OF ASTM STANDARDS IN A GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT OF INTERNATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL BREADTH.

ADVANCE SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND INNOVATION THROUGHOUT THE WORLD FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL. THE WORLD'S LARGEST MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY AND A LEADING PUBLISHER OF CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH THROUGH ITS SCIENCE FAMILY OF JOURNALS, AAAS HAS INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS IN MORE THAN 91 COUNTRIES AROUND THE GLOBE. MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ANYONE WHO SHARES OUR GOALS AND BELIEF THAT SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS CAN HELP SOLVE MANY OF THE CHALLENGES THE WORLD FACES TODAY. AAAS WORKS TO CREATE A BOLDLY INCLUSIVE, MOBILIZED, AND GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY THAT IGNITES, ENABLES, AND CELEBRATES SCIENTIFIC EXCELLENCE AND SCIENCE-INFORMED DECISIONS AND ACTIONS.

TO ADVANCE MOBILITY KNOWLEDGE AND SOLUTIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF HUMANITY.

GENEVA'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE MILITARY MEDICINE THROUGH RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION. GENEVA WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1993 TO FACILITATE MEDICAL RESEARCH IN MILITARY MEDICAL FACILITIES, INCLUDING RESEARCH PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO ADVANCE MEDICAL TREATMENTS AND SOLUTIONS FOR US SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, VETERANS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

TO PROVIDE ADVANCED ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES TO THE NC EDUCATION COMMUNITY, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND TO BENEFIT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NC.

PROVIDING ACADEMIC EQUITY FOR ALL LEARNERS THROUGH COMMUNITY, SCHOOL, AND HOME PROGRAMS.

TO PROVIDE ESSENTIAL VALUE TO OUR MEMBERS, THEIR CAREERS, OUR PARTNERS, AND THE PUBLIC, ASCE WILL: FACILITATE THE ADVANCEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY; ENCOURAGE AND PROVIDE THE TOOLS FOR LIFELONG LEARNING; PROMOTE PROFESSIONALISM AND THE PROFESSION; DEVELOP AND SUPPORT CIVIL ENGINEER LEADERS; AND ADVOCATE INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.

THE MISSION OF NCEES IS TO ADVANCE LICENSURE FOR ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE PUBLIC. THIS MISSION IS SUPPORTED THROUGH ITS MEMBER BOARDS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, STAFF, BOARD ADMINISTRATORS, (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O) AND VOLUNTEERS BY: -PROVIDING OUTSTANDING NATIONALLY NORMED EXAMINATIONS FOR ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS- PROVIDING UNIFORM MODEL LAWS AND MODEL RULES FOR ADOPTION BY THE MEMBER BOARDS- PROMOTING PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AMONG ALL ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS- COORDINATING WITH DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVANCE LICENSURE OF ALL ENGINEERS AND SURVEYORS.

BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE ("BMI") IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, INCLUDING THE UTILIZATION OF SCIENCE, THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND RESEARCH FOR THE BENEFIT AND EDUCATION OF MANKIND.

PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE O.THE AMERICAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY ("AMS OR "THE SOCIETY") FOUNDED IN 1888 TO FURTHER THE INTERESTS OF MATHEMATICAL RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP, AND EDUCATION, SERVES THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MATHEMATICAL COMMUNITY THROUGH ITS PUBLICATIONS, MEETINGS, ADVOCACY AND OTHER PROGRAMS, WHICH: (A) PROMOTE MATHEMATICAL RESEARCH AND ITS USES; (B) ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE THE TRANSMISSION OF MATHEMATICAL UNDERSTANDINGS AND SKILLS TO ENSURE THE CONTINUED VITALITY OF THE PROFESSION; (C) SUPPORT MATHEMATICAL EDUCATION AT ALL LEVELS; (D) ADVANCE THE STATUS OF THE PROFESSION OF MATHEMATICS, ENCOURAGING AND FACILITATING FULL PARTICIPATION OF ALL INDIVIDUALS, AND, (E) FOSTER AN AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF MATHEMATICS AND ITS CONNECTIONS TO OTHER DISCIPLINES AND EVERYDAY LIFE.

THE ALFRED E. MANN FOUNDATION FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IS A MEDICAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING AND COMMERCIALIZING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR SIGNIFICANT UNMET MEDICAL CONDITIONS.

WE CREATE A SAFER, HEALTHIER WORLD.

THE LBT CORPORATION'S PURPOSE IS TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A LARGE OPTICAL OBSERVATORY FOR ASTRONOMICAL RESEARCH WHICH WILL EXPAND HUMANITY'S KNOWLEDGE OF SPACE FROM THE VICINITY OF EARTH TO THE EDGE OF THE OBSERVABLE UNIVERSE.

THE AMERICAN ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY (AAS), ESTABLISHED IN 1899, IS THE MAJOR ORGANIZATION OF PROFESSIONAL ASTRONOMERS IN NORTH AMERICA. THE BASIC OBJECTIVE OF THE AAS IS TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF ASTRONOMY AND CLOSELY RELATED BRANCHES OF SCIENCE THE MEMBERSHIP (APPROXIMATELY 7,000) ALSO INCLUDES PHYSICISTS, MATHEMATICIANS, GEOLOGISTS, ENGINEERS AND OTHERS WHOSE RESEARCH INTERESTS LIE WITHIN THE BROAD SPECTRUM OF SUBJECTS NOW COMPRISING CONTEMPORARY ASTRONOMY.

To understand key processes driving the world's ocean ecosystems, their evolution, and their fundamental relationship to life on earth through interrelated research, education, and technology transfer programs.

TO ADVANCE THE ATMOSPHERIC AND RELATED SCIENCES, TECHNOLOGIES, APPLICATIONS, AND SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF SOCIETY.

To conduct pure and applied research, provide both structured education programs and information in non-instructional formats for individuals, organizations, and governance interested in and dependent upon the coastal and marine environment.

BIOS'S MISSION IS TO SEEK AND SHARE FUNDAMENTAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE OCEANS THROUGH STATE-OF-THE-ART SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, WORLD-CLASS FIELD EXPEDITIONS, AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES.

ASNT EXISTS TO CREATE A SAFER WORLD BY PROMOTING THE PROFESSION AND TECHNOLOGIES OF NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING. ASNT PROVIDES A FORUM FOR EXCHANGE OF NDT TECHNICAL INFORMATION; NDT EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND PROGRAMS; STANDARDS AND SERVICES FOR THE QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF NDT PERSONNEL. ASNT PROMOTES THE DISCIPLINE OF NDT AS A PROFESSION AND FACILITATES NDT RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.

THE MISSION OF TALL TIMBERS RESEARCH,INC. IS TO FOSTER EXEMPLARY LAND STEWARDSHIP THROUGH RESEARCH, CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION.OUR PRIMARY RESEARCH FOCUS IS THE ECOLOGY OF FIRE AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INCLUDING BOBWHITE QUAIL AND OTHER WILDLIFE IN THE SOUTHEASTERN COASTAL PLAIN. OUR CONSERVATION EFFORTS ARE DEDICATED TO HELPING PROTECT THE DISTINCTIVE RED HILLS LANDSCAPE OF SOUTH GEORGIA AND NORTH FLORIDA, AND ITS TRADITIONAL LAND USES. OUR EDUCATION PROGRAM TRANSFERS RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION INFORMATION FOR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.DEFINING EXEMPLARY LAND STEWARDSHIP EXEMPLARY LAND STEWARDSHIP (ELS) BALANCES ECOLOGICAL VALUES AND ECONOMIC UTILITY WITHIN A FRAMEWORK OF LONG-TERM CONSERVATION. THE FOUNDATION OF ELS ON UPLAND HABITATS IN THE RED HILLS IS THE FREQUENT USE OF FIRE TO ACCOMMODATE MANAGEMENT FOR BOBWHITE QUAIL, SELECTION TIMBER HARVEST, AND OTHER TRADITIONAL LAND USES. SCENIC, OPEN MULTI-AGED FOREST STRUCTURES ARE FUNDAMENTAL TO ELS.

TO ADVANCE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, PARTICULARLY WITH RESPECT TO THE MANUFACTURE, USE, AND TREATMENT OF ENGINEERED MATERIALS THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC

THE MISSION OF THE SIMONS LAUFER MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES INSTITUTE (SLMATH) IS TO: FOSTER AND COMMUNICATE MATHEMATICAL RESEARCH IN A BROAD RANGE OF FUNDAMENTAL TOPICS AND APPLICATIONS, DEVELOP MATHEMATICAL TALENT AND CULTIVATE A SENSE OF BELONGING AND ENGAGEMENT, AND INSPIRE AN APPRECIATION OF THE POWER, BEAUTY, AND JOY OF MATHEMATICS.

THE SOCIETY'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE THE SCIENCE OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND TO PROMOTE THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE MOLECULAR NATURE OF LIFE PROCESSES.

Astrophysical Research Consortium operates two telescopes at the Apache Point Observatory. There is a 3.5-meter general purpose telescope and a survey specialized 2.5-meter Sloan Foundation telescope. The telescopes have distinct purposes in the service of their constituencies.

ICR'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT CHRIST'S CHURCH IN PERFORMING ITS FUNCTIONS OF WORSHIP, EDIFICATION, AND EVANGELISM THROUGH SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND MEDIA PRESENTATIONS. WORSHIP: 1) GLORIFY JESUS CHRIST BY EMPHASIZING IN ALL ICR RESOURCES THE CREDIT HE IS DUE AS CREATOR. 2) OPPOSE THE DEIFICATION OF NATURE BY EXPOSING DARWINIAN SELECTIONISM AS AN IDOLATROUS WORLDVIEW. EDIFICATION: 1) HELP PASTORS LEAD, FEED, AND DEFEND THEIR FLOCKS BY PROVIDING SCIENTIFIC RESPONSES TO SECULAR ATTACKS. 2) CHANGE CHRISTIANS' VIEW OF BIOLOGY BY CONSTRUCTING AN ORGANISM-FOCUSED THEORY OF BIOLOGICAL DESIGN. EVANGELISM: 1) DEFEND THE GOSPEL BY SHOWING HOW NATURAL PROCESSES CANNOT EXPLAIN THE MIRACLES IN THE BIBLE. 2) COUNTER OBJECTIONS TO THE GOSPEL BY EQUIPPING BELIEVERS WITH SCRIPTURE-AFFIRMING SCIENCE.

CATALYST CONNECTION IS AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO ADVANCE THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA BY ACCELERATING THEIR GROWTH AND PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENTS.

TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION OF OCEAN ECOSYSTEMS WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SEA TURTLES.

THE PRIMARY TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO FURTHER HUMAN SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE IN A BROAD ARRAY OF AEROSPACE RELATED DISCIPLINES THROUGH INVESTIGATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH; TO BUILD OHIO'S AEROSPACE ECONOMY THROUGH RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, AND COLLABORATION AND INFORMATION EXCHANGE. TO FURTHER THE SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION OF DOCTORAL LEVEL GRADUATE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDENTS THROUGH AEROSPACE RESEARCH IN COOPERATION WITH, AND AS A CONSORTIUM OF, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN OHIO, AND TO STIMULATE ACADEMIC, GOVERNMENTAL AND PRIVATE SECTOR SUPPORT OF AND COOPERATION WITH SUCH EDUCATION. TO SPONSOR, PROMOTE AND DISSEMINATE AEROSPACE RESEARCH IN COOPERATION WITH, AND AS A CONSORTIUM OF, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN OHIO; TO STIMULATE ACADEMIC, GOVERNMENTAL AND PRIVATE SECTOR SUPPORT OF AND COOPERATION WITH SUCH RESEARCH; AND TO DEVELOP AEROSPACE RESEARCH AND GRADUATE EDUCATION RESOURCES IN OHIO.

To encourage research, discussion, critical assessment, and dissemination of knowledge in these fields, the Society offers memberships, holds meetings and symposiums, publishes scientific papers and journals, fosters training and education of scientists and engineers and cooperates with other organizations to promote science and technology in the public interest.

SACNAS IS AN INCLUSIVE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO FOSTERING THE SUCCESS OF CHICANOS/HISPANICS AND NATIVE AMERICANS, FROM COLLEGE STUDENTS TO PROFESSIONALS, IN ATTAINING ADVANCED DEGREES, CAREERS, AND POSITIONS OF LEADERSHIP IN STEM.

To improve the quality of physics instruction & enhance the appreciation of physics in our culture. To enhance the understanding and appreciation pf physics through teaching. AAPT is a professional membership association of scientists dedicated to enhancing the understanding.

PROMOTE USE OF VACUUM ENVIRONMENTS FOR BETTERMENT OF SOCIETY

AOCS ADVANCES THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF OILS, FATS, PROTEINS, SURFACTANTS AND RELATED MATERIALS, ENRICHING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE EVERYWHERE.

OCEAN LEADERSHIP SHAPES THE FUTURE OF OCEAN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY THROUGH DISCOVERY, UNDERSTANDING AND ACTION. OCEAN LEADERSHIP PROVIDES EXPERTISE IN MANAGING, COORDINATING, AND FACILITATING SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS; INFLUENCING SOUND OCEAN POLICY; AND EDUCATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF OCEAN LEADERS.

SUPPORT THE ST. LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER AND ITS COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY IN ORDER TO INCREASE INTEREST, UNDERSTANDING AND ENTHUSIASM FOR STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS).

IOP PUBLISHING IS A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THE INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS. THE INSTITUTE IS A LEADING SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY PROMOTING PHYSICS. IT WORKS TO ADVANCE PHYSICS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION.

TO PROVIDE CHILDREN OF NEW ENGLAND AND BEYOND WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS THROUGH INVENTION AND INNOVATION, INSTILLING THE CREATIVE SPIRIT IN STUDENTS TODAY AND FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES.

TO CONDUCT BASIC RESEARCH ON THE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS AND THE STRESSES IMPOSED BY THE MODERN ENVIRONMENT WITH THE GOAL OF OPTIMIZING THESE INTERACTIONS TO IMPROVE HUMAN HEALTH AND COMFORT.