Affiliations

American Association for the Advancement of Science 

The mission of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is to:

· Further the work of scientists
· Facilitate cooperation among them
· Foster scientific freedom and responsibility
· Improve the effectiveness of science in the promotion of human welfare
· Advance education in science
· Increase the public's understanding and appreciation of the promise of scientific methods in human progress

American Chemical Society   

The mission of the American Chemical Society is to encourage in the broadest and most liberal manner the advancement of the chemical enterprise and its practioners.

Founded in 1876 and chartered by a 1937 Act of the U.S. Congress, the American Chemical Society is the world´s largest scientific society, with more than 161,000 members. They include chemists, chemical engineers, academicians, and other practioners of the chemical sciences. ACS plays a leadership role in educating and communicating with citizens, public leaders, and others about the importance of chemistry in developing new solutions, improving public health, protecting the environment, and contributing to the economy.

American Society of Quality Control   

The American Society for Quality advances individual and organizational performance excellence worldwide by providing opportunities for learning, quality improvement, and knowledge exchange.

ASQ is a society of individual and organizational members dedicated to the ongoing, development, advancement, and promotion of quality concepts, principles, and techniques.

Business for Social Responsibility   

Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) is a membership organization for companies of all sizes and sectors. BSR´s mission is to be the leading global resource providing members with innovative products and services that help companies be commercially successful in ways that demonstrate respect for ethical values, people, communities and the environment.

Co-op America Business Network   

Co-op America, a national nonprofit organization founded in 1982, provides the economic strategies, organizing power and practical tools for businesses and individuals to address today's social and environmental problems. While many environmental organizations choose to fight important political and legal battles, Co-op America is the leading force in educating and empowering our nation's people and businesses to make significant improvements through the economic system.

Co-op America provides practical steps for using your consumer and investor power for social change. Co-op America is the publisher of the National Green Pages^TM - a directory of socially and environmentally responsible businesses, products and services.

International Northeast Biotechnology Corridor   

The International Northeast Biotechnology Corridor (INBC), a non-profit entity, was created in 1998 through a resolution passed at the New England Governors' and Eastern Canadian Premiers' Conference to support biotechnology development in the region. The purpose of the INBC is to promote biotechnological development for the benefit of its members and to create a favorable business atmosphere for existing biotechnotogical enterprises and industries.

The vision for the INBC is the creation of a regional identity that will promote effective cooperation and coordination of biotechnology activities by commercial, academic, nonprofit, and governmental representatives across state and provincial boundaries so that the region is recognized as a biotechnology cluster of substance and excellence world-wide.

Larta Institute   

The Larta Institute is an independent, private nonprofit organization headquartered in Southern California. Larta manages programs that help companies worldwide to innovate and grow by bringing together people, technology, and capital to drive the innovation process.

The Institute was originally formed in 1993 through legislation enacted by the State of California after defense downsizing caused the loss of 300,000 jobs in Southern California. Since that time, Larta Institute has expanded dramatically to serve thousands of clients in a wide variety of technology sectors globally. Larta is managing a major commercialization assistance program for life sciences companies funded by NIH, as well as a number commercialization programs for other federal government agencies. Larta also manages the T2 Network of leading California universities foot technology transfer.

New Hampshire Biotech Council   

The New Hampshire Biotechnology Council strives to promote economic development in New Hampshire (NH) with long term goals in biotech education, business development, job creation and retention.

Established in 1999, the Council has worked steadily to establish a strong biotech identity in NH and to network the academic, industry and government participants into a cohesive whole.

New York Academy of Sciences   

Founded in 1817, the New York Academy of Sciences is the third oldest scientific organization in America and one of New York City's oldest and most enduring cultural institutions. The Academy is an independent, nonprofit organization with nearly 50,000 members in more than 160 countries united by a commitment to promoting science and technology and their essential roles in fostering social and economic development.

In service to science, the Academy facilitates communication among scientists, physicians, policy makers, government officers, educators, and journalists from around the world through its interdisciplinary conferences and section meetings and diverse publications. In service to society, Academy Programs draw upon the foremost experts and the most current information about advances in science and technology to inform analysis and discussion of public policy issues, to promote precollege education, and to foster the human rights of scientists. The Academy also recognizes the unique relationship between science and art, and our gallery regularly features public exhibitions and musical evenings.

Union of Concerned Scientists 

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) works to ensure that all people have clean air and energy, as well as safe and sufficient food.

The UCS works to improve the environment in ways that preserve our health, protect our safety, and enhance the quality of life in our communities.

UCS strives for a future that is free from the threats of global warming and nuclear war, and a planet that supports a rich abundance of life.

By forging a partnership between scientists and concerned citizens, UCS is uniquely able to secure the changes in governmental policy, corporate behavior, and people's actions needed to achieve these goals.

The UCS augments rigorous scientific analysis with innovative policy development and tenacious citizen advocacy to make positive, tangible improvements in people's lives.

The UCS works for change globally, nationally, and in communities throughout the United States.