The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the roads, bridges, and tunnels of the third-largest state-maintained highway system in the country. More about VDOT

The U.S. Department of Energy works to address energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. More about the Department of Energy

Symantec provides security, storage, and systems management solutions to help customers secure and manage information against risks. They pursue research and growth opportunities in consumer security, endpoint security, storage management, and backup. More about Symantec

Microsoft Corporation builds platforms and productivity services for a mobile-first, cloud-first world. They collaborate with research organizations on projects in machine learning, computer vision, speech, and artificial intelligence.  More about Microsoft

The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation funds programs and research in the arts, financial empowerment, libraries, education, and science and technology to promote meaningful change. Since its formation, The foundation has invested more than $494 million in the Pacific Northwest and across the globe. More about the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management. Their research focuses on providing economic opportunity, promoting agriculture production, and preserving natural resources. More about USDA