John O. Peters

Arryx, Inc. develops holographic optical trapping technology. Its technology is used for optically controlled measurement and manipulation in biological and biomedical research as well as in the physical and material sciences. Arryx offers both stand-alone and turnkey solutions for Holo-Tweezers, as well as kit-based packages for the implementation of holographic optical trapping technology. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Field Museum of Natural History houses biological and anthropological collections of specimens. It supports both informal and more structured public learning through exhibits and educational programs. Its curatorial and scientific staff conducts research on the fields of Anthropology, Biology, Geology, and Zoology. The Field Museum was founded in 1893 and is located in Chicago, Illinois.