William H. May

Arnold & Mabel Beckman Foundation engages in the provision of support to young researchers. It focuses in the fields of chemistry and life sciences, broadly interpreted, and particularly to foster the invention of methods, instruments, and materials that open up new avenues of research and application in these sciences and related disciplines. It offers national programs and local community works. The company was founded by Arnold O. Beckman and Mabel Beckman in September 1977 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Beckman Coulter, Inc. manufactures and distributes biomedical testing instrument systems and general biomedical research products. It develops and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical testing. The firm’s systems operate in both diagnostics and life sciences laboratories on seven continents. Its products improve the productivity of medical professionals and scientists, supplying critical information for improving patient health and delivering trusted solutions for research and discovery. The company was founded in 1935 by Arnold O. Beckman and is headquartered in Brea, CA.

Zoological Society of San Diego operates safari parks and conservation research facilities. It operates the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research. The company was founded by Harry M. Wegeforth on October 2, 1916 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.