A. Blanton Godfrey

Bell Laboratories provides research and development services. It provides communications technologies including transistors, digital networking, signal processing, lasers and fiber-optic communications systems, communication satellites, cellular telephony, electronic switching of calls, touch-tone dialing and modems. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Murray Hill, NJ.

Sigma XI is a scientific research honor society that supports students and researchers, connects the public with science, and advances the research enterprise. The society is based in Durham, NC, and the CEO is Jamie L. Vernon. The society awards grants to students, hosts conferences, and offers programs such as science cafes and lectureships. Sigma XI also partners with other organizations to promote science communication and diversity in STEM fields.

New York Academy of Sciences is an independent, not-for-profit organization, which engages in the advancement of scientific research, education, and policy. The company was founded in 1817 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI ) believes that everyone deserves safe and effective health care, and they have been working with health care providers and leaders throughout the world to fulfill that promise. An independent not-for profit-organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, IHI focuses on motivating and building the will for change; identifying and testing new models of care in partnership with both patients and health care professionals; and ensuring the broadest possible adoption of best practices and effective innovations. In today's rapidly evolving health care environment, IHI responds to the interests of those committed to sustaining good health and improving health care delivery systems. They are building on their long history as a trusted source for innovation and collaboration - always seeking others who want to work with them to test new ideas and implement better processes for caregivers on the front lines.

American Society For Quality, Inc. engages in promoting and advancing quality tools, principles and practices in their workplaces and communities. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Instrumar Ltd. provides instrumar fiber system that supplies on-line product and process information. It develops and commercializes production and monitoring system for high-performance polymer fiber. The firm comprises of specialized consulting software, including Instrumar PlantView and Instrumar Reporter, which provide insight needed to optimize production, machine operations and process flow. The company was founded in 1980 by and is headquartered in St. John's, Canada.

The American Statistical Association is the world's largest community of statisticians, connecting members in industry, government, and academia worldwide. The private company is based in Alexandria, VA. The association works to advance research, promote sound statistical practice, inform public policy, and improve human welfare. The organization is the second-oldest continuously operating professional association in the United States.

Juran Institute, Inc. provides training, certification, and consulting services. Its programs include LSS yellow belt, LSS green belt, LSS black belt, upgrade to LSS BB and LSS master black belt. The company was founded by Joseph Juran in 1979 and is headquartered in Southington, CT.