Peter R. Crane

Chicago Botanic Garden promotes understanding and conservation of plants. Its activities include educational & horticulture programs such as representing varied landscape elements and specialty collections, plant conservation, as well as art, culture, and humanities programs. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Glencoe, IL

World Wildlife Fund, Inc. protects natural areas and wild populations of plants and animals. It provides programs for protection of endangered species, preservation of ecological systems, and environmental educational policy development. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Field Museum of Natural History houses biological and anthropological collections of specimens. It supports both informal and more structured public learning through exhibits and educational programs. Its curatorial and scientific staff conducts research on the fields of Anthropology, Biology, Geology, and Zoology. The Field Museum was founded in 1893 and is located in Chicago, Illinois.

The American Academy of Arts & Sciences is an organization that honors excellence and brings together leaders. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA.

National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences provides research and development services on sciences. The non-profit company is based in Stockholm, Sweden.