Gérard J. Menjon

Federal-Mogul Corp. supplies power train and safety technologies to original equipment manufacturers. It serves the original equipment manufacturers of automotive, light, medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, off-road, agricultural, marine, rail, aerospace, power generation and industrial equipment. The company was founded by J. Howard Muzzy and Edward F. Lyon in 1899 and is headquartered in Southfield, MI.

CeNeS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. discovers and develops proprietary pharmaceuticals to prevent and treat disorders and injuries of the nervous system. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Tom's Foods, Inc. manufactures and sells snack food products. The company distributes its products to customers including independent retailers, vending machines, retail supermarket chains, convenience stores, mass merchandisers, food service companies and military bases. Its products include tortilla, corn & potato chips, pretzels, popcorn and extruded products, sandwich crackers, cheese filled crackers & others. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Columbus, GA.

Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

World Learning, Inc. provides education, exchange, and development programs. The firm operates through five divisions: The Experiment in International Living, SIT Graduate Institute, SIT Study Abroad, International Honors Program, and International Development and Exchange Programs. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Brattleboro, VT.

Charles River Laboratories, Inc. provides research models and laboratory animal support services. It offers quality research models and support services to the biomedical community. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Wilmington, MA.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Aquion Energy, Inc. develops and manufactures sodium ion batteries and energy storage systems. The firm manufactures proprietary Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI) batteries and battery systems for stationary energy storage applications. Its battery system provides emissions-free capacity that optimizes existing generation assets and enables broad adoption of renewable energy technologies such as wind and solar. The company was founded by Jay F. Whitacre in 2007 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL.

GE Industrial Systems develops and manufactures electrical equipment. Its products include circuit breakers, lighting controls, motors and panel boards. The company is headquartered in Plainville, CT.

Dexmet Corp. manufactures precision expanded metals, foils and polymers. It is used for mission-critical applications that include aerospace, wind energy, advanced primary battery, secondary batteries, electrolyzer and fuel cell technologies, filtration media, automotive and industrial industry. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Wallingford, CT.

Imago is a world class provider of metrology and analysis equipment serving the microelectronic and general research markets. Imago committed to the development of the nanotechnology solutions required as the semiconductor, data storage and advanced materials industries increasingly enter the realm of nanotechnology. Imago provides time-to-market advantages to its customers through leading edge technology in the field of three-dimensional, nanoscale metrology and analysis equipment. Its focus on and funding of advanced technology, together with its network of industrial collaborations, ensures that they continue to accelerate the development of these empowering metrology techniques. Imago's headquarters moved to a new larger office and manufacturing facility in July 2006. The world-class applications lab includes two dual beam focused ion beams, two scanning electron microscopes, electro polishing equipment, a clean room area for specimen preparation, and a suite of Imago LEAP microscopes. .

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Persimmon Technologies Corp. provides vacuum robotics and hybrid-field motor technology. The firm offers its products, modules and automation systems to the semiconductor, data storage, LED, OLED, solar and flat panel display equipment markets. The company was founded by Michael W. Pippins and Martin Hosek in 2010 and is headquartered in Wakefield, MA.

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.

The National Research Council provides science, technology and health policy consulting and advice. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

South Carolina Research Authority provides research and commercialization services. It caters maritime technologies, metals and advanced materials, ordnance, health and bioscience, technology services and solutions, and alternative energy. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Columbia, SC.

Distributed Energy Systems Corp. develops advanced technology related to hydrogen production and fuel cell applications. It operates through two subsidiaries, Proton Energy Systems, Inc. and Northern Power Systems, Inc. Proton is engaged in designing, developing, selling and manufacturing on-site hydrogen gas delivery systems. Northern has a range of businesses, including the design and sale of power generation equipment, engineering, procurement and construction of distributed power systems, the design and sale of direct drive wind turbines, and the servicing of fossil fuel power generation equipment. Distributed Energy Systems was founded on May 19, 2003 and is headquartered in Wallingford, CT.

Northern Power Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures and installs wind turbines. It offers project planning and installation, monitoring and maintenance, and feasibility studies and technical consultations services. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Barre, VT.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.