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The Center for Whale Research is dedicated to the study and conservation of the Southern Resident killer whale (orca) population in the Pacific Northwest. Since 1976 the Center for Whale Research (CWR) has been the leading organization studying the Southern Resident killer whales in their critical habitat: the Salish Sea. CWR performs health assessments to ensure the viability of the whale population, informing elected officials of their ecosystem needs, and sharing the whales’ story with the world. Our 43 years of research has created the only long-term data set about the behavior, health, and social dynamics of the Southern Resident killer whales.

Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is a force of curiosity and courage for kids of all ages to gain the confidence to take flight.

Together we create world-changing solutions that make people safer, healthier and more productive. We are a 75-year pioneering research institute with a rich history supporting government and industry. SRI International (formerly Stanford Research Institute) is organized around broad disciplines and capabilities, from research and development divisions and labs to groups who excel at identifying new opportunities, developing products and creating custom solutions. Our organization is driven by impact— delivering unique solutions for the world’s most important challenges and transforming ideas into reality for clients and partners. At SRI, we believe the greatest challenges and opportunities require a collective effort to really make a difference.

The Eastbay Astronomical Society serves Bay Area residents and astronomy enthusiasts with events, classes, and Oakland’s premier views of the universe.

To interpret the natural world through research, education and exhibits; to promote understanding of the evolution and diversity of southern California and the peninsula of Baja California; and to inspire in all a respect for nature and the environment.

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History inspires a thirst for discovery and a passion for the natural world.

The San Diego Air & Space Museum is unique to the Southern California region and serves the public through its mission to:Preserve…Inspire…Educate…Celebrate! Preserve significant artifacts of air and space history and technology. Inspire excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Educate the public about the historical and social significance of air and space technology and engage its promise for the future. Celebrate aviation and space flight history and technology.

The museum's official mission statement is "Where stories of military and civilian aviation and March Field come alive." This mission is typically expressed (in publicity, marketing, and internal training materials) as "The March Field Air Museum is a nonprofit educational institution dedicated to promoting an understanding of humanity's reach for the skies and March Field's pivotal role in the development of flight." The museum's slogan is "Reach for the Skies!"

Enable and empower the Armenian STEM community worldwide by facilitating progress through STEM education, research, humanitarian initiatives, collaboration, and development.

We work to create a racially-just world through a racially-just GIS

The goal of this organization is to teach the youth about the ocean, how it affects our daily lives and how to respect it. It is also to explain the importance of sustainable fishing and how to practice it effectively. We do this by offering free fishing opportunities for underprivileged youth from title 1 schools. We want to help the new generation be able to make a positive impact on society and the environment and to teach them to spread their knowledge to those around them. We hope to inspire young people to practice these methods of sustainability on their own time and overall make the world a better place.

At Silicon Vikings, we are committed to fostering a robust and equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our mission is to provide, free of charge, a dynamic suite of programs, powered by and for the community — a Mentorship Program, the New Nordics Pitch Competition, impactful Hackathons, and insightful Satellite Events. We strive to nurture connections, create opportunities, and inspire growth, ensuring every individual in our thriving community can advance their entrepreneurial journey. Our vision at Silicon Vikings is to revolutionize the entrepreneurial landscape, creating an ecosystem where access to top-tier support and quality resources is a right, not a privilege. We envision a future where every entrepreneur, regardless of their means, can thrive and succeed without having to pay or forfeit equity. In this future, the spirit of entrepreneurship is unhindered, and innovation flourishes.