John F. Ahearne

Sigma XI is a scientific research honor society that supports students and researchers, connects the public with science, and advances the research enterprise. The society is based in Durham, NC, and the CEO is Jamie L. Vernon. The society awards grants to students, hosts conferences, and offers programs such as science cafes and lectureships. Sigma XI also partners with other organizations to promote science communication and diversity in STEM fields.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Wisconsin Gas LLC engages in the production and distribution of natural gas. Its services include electricity, natural gas, district energy (steam), and outages and leaks. The company was founded on March 27, 1852 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Wisconsin Energy Corp. provides electric generation and natural gas distribution services. The company operates its business through two operating segments: Utility Energy and Non-Utility Energy. The Utility Energy segment consists of Wisconsin Electric and Wisconsin Gas. Wisconsin Electric serves electric customers in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, gas customers in Wisconsin and steam customers in metropolitan Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Wisconsin Gas serves gas customers in Wisconsin. The Non-Utility Energy segment consists primarily of W.E. Power LLC, which owns and leases to Wisconsin Electric generation plants constructed as part of it PTF initiative. Wisconsin Energy was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.