Michael B. Porter

Heat, Light & Sound Research, Inc. provides underwater acoustics basic and applied research services. It offers research services in wave propagation phenomena that specializes in underwater acoustics. The firm provides research in the areas of studies on the effects of sound on the marine environment, tracking and classification of marine mammals, underwater wireless acoustic communications, seabed characterization and classification using unmanned vehicles, characterizing and exploiting ocean ambient noise. The company was founded on September 16, 2004 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

IEEE Computer Society operates a society of institute electrical and electronics engineers. It services include digital library, publication, and conferences and events. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Leidos, Inc. provides scientific, engineering, systems integration and technical services and solutions. It offers solutions and services that leverage the power of data analytics, systems integration, and cyber security across national security, health, and engineering markets. The company was founded by John Robert Beyster in June 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, VA.