Dr. Jerrold Prothero is one of the few people world-wide with a Ph.D. in human-computer interfaces, earned through the Human Interface Technology Laboratory at the University of Washington. His Ph.D. research addressed fundamental issues in the design of advanced interfaces. Among other topics, he successfully demonstrated techniques for measuring the quality of virtual interfaces using psychophysics techniques and for reducing simulator sickness through visual background manipulations. His MSE in Interdisciplinary Engineering, also awarded through the HIT Lab, introduced a pioneering technique for using virtual images to treat Parkinson's Disease. This research has subsequently been the topic of frequent televised documentaries. He holds BS degrees in Computer Science and Physics (with honors). In addition to his interface work, Dr. Prothero has extensive industrial experience as a software engineer. He has consulted on technology issues for both the private sector and the U.S. Government, including projects funded by the EPA; Air Force; Navy and Army. A chess master, Dr. Prothero enjoys analyzing and solving complex problems. He is listed in the Millenium Edition of Marquis' Who's Who in Medicine and Health Care.

Ms. Solon served as United States Department of Energy Inter-agency Director for the National Technology Initiative, an effort to transfer technology out of the National Laboratories. Formerly the host and executive producer of a science and technology radio show she started, she continues her interest in the inter-disciplinary integration of technologies driving next century infrastructure. In addition to being a successful business owner and a consultant to businesses and government agencies, she also has been a presidential campaign aide and speechwriter, a White House staffer and a Congressional staff assistant. She has worked in various capacities on the national staff of several Presidential campaigns and transitions and is presently a member of the George W. Bush Information Technology National Steering Committee. Ms. Solon serves or has served on the Board of Directors of the Junior League of Seattle, the Internet Business Alliance, NATIVE (Native Arts Technology Initiative for Education) and as a member of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce Technology Alliance Council. She is a Visiting Scholar at the Human Interface Technology Laboratory. Ms. Solon is a product of women's educational institutions since grade school and graduated from Hollins College in Virginia with a B.A. in history. She is a native of Texas.

Mr. Sunderlin is a former Coast Guard electronics officer and an experienced systems engineer. He is familiar with all phases of networking and Internet security and highly skilled in Linux/Unix and all Microsoft platforms. He is proficient with C, PERL, HTML, JAVA, XML and Python programming languages. Amoung his academic achievements is an AA in General Science from Solano College, Ca., and an ATA in Electronics Technology from Olympic College, Wa. As the c.e.o. of Eastwind.net his company provides Information Technology Services for small to medium size business endeavors. A noted Aikido Master teacher, he founded the Center of Many Ways, a cultural education center dedicated to the teaching of Aikido and Budo which emphasizes "right" action in one's endeavors in life.

Dr. Furness is the Founding Director of the Human Interface Technology Lab at the University of Washington, a world center for interface and virtual reality research. The Virtual Retinal Display project, awarded the 1998 Discover Magazine Award in the Sight Category, led to one of 15 HIT Lab spin-off companies. Prior to joining the University of Washington in 1989 Dr. Furness worked on virtual cockpits for 23 years at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, where he served as Chief of Visual Display Systems. He was awarded the Air Force Command Scientific Achievement Award and the Air Force Meritorious Civilian Service Award. His work at the Air Force helped to create the virtual reality industry: he brings this background to his efforts to optimize human performance in its interaction with complexity and machines. Dr. Furness has appeared on NOVA, CBS, BBC, CNN, ABC and NBC science programs.

Dr. Ramey is Director of the University of Washington's Laboratory for Usability Testing and Evaluation (LUTE). Dr. Ramey also serves as Chair of the University of Washington's Department of Technical Communication, where her leadership is nationally recognized for its emphasis on technical communication as a means to harness computing power; create the global village; and put people first. An acknowledged authority and early innovator in usability testing, she has developed one of the leading human-computer usability programs in the country. Her clients have included Aldus, Boeing, Fluke, GE, IBM, Microsoft, Mitre, NCR and Xerox. She has published extensively on usability testing and served as editor for A Field Methods Casebook for Software Design.