- University of Southern California (Prof. Steven Nutt , Director of Composite Center)
- Alfred University (Prof. Herbert Giesche, Convener of ISO/TC 206 )
- Oak Ridge National Lab. (Dr. Dongwon Shin, Materials Science and Technology Division)
- University of Central Florida (Prof. Yongho Sohn, Director of Materials Characterization Facility)
- Colorado School of Mines (Prof. Chester J. Van Tyne / Prof. Ryan O’hayre)