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Applied Physics Laboratory
Representative: Bob Odom
The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) at the University of Washington carries out basic and applied research and technology development in the areas of Physical Oceanography, Ocean Acoustics, Medical and Physical Acoustics, Signal Processing and Algorithm Devlopment, Polar Science, Ocean Engineering, and Electronic and Photonic Systems. APL has over 300 staff. Over half are scientists and engineers. 40 have faculty appointments in 10 different academic departments. About 30 graduate students, both M.S. and Ph.D., are supervised by APL faculty. Approximately 30 undergraduate students are also engaged in research at APL.
Boeing
Representative: Arthur Day and Bill Bartholet
Boeing has been the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for more than 40 years. Boeing Commercial Airplanes is the world's leader in commercial aviation because of its complete focus on airplane operators and the passengers they serve. Boeing Integrated Defense Systems provides end-to-end services for large-scale systems that combine sophisticated communication networks with air-, land-, sea-and space-based platforms for global military, government and commercial customers.
Intellectual Ventures Lab
Representative: Mike Hegg
Intellectual Ventures Lab is an invention research facility charged with investigating inventions across a wide array of technical fields.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Representative: Kareem Kazkaz
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is a premier research and development institution for science and technology applied to national security. We are responsible for ensuring that the nation's nuclear weapons remain safe, secure, and reliable. LLNL also applies its expertise to prevent the spread and use of weapons of mass destruction and strengthen homeland security. Our national security mission requires special multidisciplinary capabilities that are also used to pursue programs in advanced defense technologies, energy, environment, biosciences, and basic science to meet important national needs. These activities enhance the competencies needed for our defining national security mission. The Laboratory serves as a resource to the U.S. government and is a partner with industry and academia. Safe, secure, and efficient operations and scientific and technical excellence in our programs are necessary to sustain public trust in the Laboratory.
Micro Encoder Inc.
Representative: Dan Kapner
Micro Encoder INc. (MEI), a wholly owned research and development subsidiary of Mitutoyo Corporation of Japan, was established in 1986 to develope technologies, products, software, and components for Mitutoyo's precision measurement intsruments and systems.
Nion Co.
Representatives: Neil Bacon
Nion Co. began by developing the world's first commercially available aberration corrector for scanning transmission electron microscopes, enabling sub-Angstrom resolution. Since then, Nion has developed a complete microscope, including a 200 kV field-emission gun, electron-optical column, and a stable, versatile sample stage. R&D is continuing in several areas including energy filtering and analysis that promises to reveal not just the location of the atoms but also details of their bonding states.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Representatives: Jana Strasburg
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory performs research for the Department of Energy as well as government agencies, universities, and industry to deliver breakthrough science and technology to meet today's key national needs. PNNL provides
- the facilities, unique scientific equipment, and world-renowned scientists/engineers to strengthen U.S. scientific foundations for fundamental research and innovation
- prevents and counters acts of terrorism through applied research in information analysis, cyber security, and the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
- increases U.S. energy capacity and reduces dependence on imported oil through research of hydrogen and biomass-based fuels
- reduces the effects of energy generation and use on the environment.
SIEMENS
Representative: Unanticipated Conflicts
While Siemens is a sponser and has been a continual participant in Networking Days, this year they have had to pass on this years event because of unanticipated conflicts. Siemens Medical Solutions of USA, Inc., is one of the largest global suppliers of healthcare equipment, renowned for innovative products, services and solutions including diagnostic imaging systems, therapy equipment for treatment and electromedicine and IT solutions to optimize workflow and increase efficiency in the healthcare industry. Note that Siemens will be actively looking to talk with interested students for a post-doc position. Please submit a resume on the Siemen's Website and be sure to talk with Dr. Vija during the Networking Days.
TRIUMF
Representative: Simone Baroni
TRIUMF is one of the s leading subatomic physics laboratories. It brings together dedicated physicists and interdisciplinary talent, sophisticated technical resources, and commercial partners in a way that has established the laboratory as a global model of success. Its large user community is composed of international teams of scientists, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate and undergraduate students. The advances ensuing from s research will enhance the health and quality of life of millions of Canadians, launch new high-tech companies, create new high specificity drugs, help us to understand the environment, enable the development of new materials, and spur the imaginations of our children who want to know their place in the universe.