TheRTP Blog

Celebrate Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day

Tina Valdecanas — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:00:13 +0000

Ever wonder how science affects art — and vice versa? Through June 17, 2012, the Nasher Museum presents ”Alexander Calder and Contemporary Art: Form, Balance, Joy“ an exhibition of the works of modern sculptor Alexander Calder (1898-1976) and seven of his protégés that define space … Continue reading →

A Home for RTP’s Founding Universities

Tina Valdecanas — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:58:20 +0000

If you drive down T.W. Alexander in the Park, you’ll likely see signs noting that you’re on the TUCASI campus. While the acronym isn’t immediately discernible, TUCASI stands for The Triangle Universities Center for Advanced Studies, Incorporated and was the first … Continue reading →

Join the Great Backyard Bird Count

James Lim — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:30:09 +0000

Did you know that there are over 115 different bird species that have been observed in RTP? Starting tomorrow, you’ll have a great reason to get outside and see some yourself! The 15th annual Great Backyard Bird Count is coming … Continue reading →

Summer already?

Tina Valdecanas — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:46:52 +0000

For most, February 13 is a day to confirm dinner reservations or take advantage of express, overnight shipping to ensure Valentine’s Day goes off without a hitch. For some parents in the Research Triangle region, February 13 — at least … Continue reading →

What Drives RTP Companies?

Tina Valdecanas — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:00:42 +0000

One of the greatest assets of RTP is its companies. With more than 170 of them employing more than 38,000 full-time workers, they range from the 1-2 person start-ups to campuses with thousands. They represent a vast array of cutting … Continue reading →

Biogen Idec Plugs In

James Lim — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:23:01 +0000

The buzz around plug-in electric vehicles has been livelier than ever in North Carolina, and RTP is certainly becoming a hub of activity for the technology. RTI unveiled two new electric vehicle charging stations back in November, and just this … Continue reading →

Bus on Shoulder in the Triangle – 1st Road Test Complete!

RTP Guest Blogger — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:58:11 +0000

Guest post by Brad Schulz, Triangle Transit Communications Officer If you’re like me, you start your car already late for work. Once you’re finally on I-40, you lead foot it – hoping you can make up a few minutes and … Continue reading →

Food Truck Rodeo on Thursday, February 9th!

Liz Goodwin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:27:51 +0000

Please join us for the February Food Truck Rodeo in RTP! Date: Thursday, February 9th Time: 11:30 AM -1:30 PM Location: RTP Headquarters, 12 Davis Drive (Directions) Participating Food Trucks: Pie Pushers Pizza Truck Chirba Chirba Dumpling Truck Only Burger Truck Sunset Slush Tables & chairs will be … Continue reading →

What the Future Holds for Gen Z

Tina Valdecanas — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:43:43 +0000

When the Institute for Emerging Issues at NC State was established twenty years ago, the idea was to “put ideas into action and to ensure the state’s future success.” In the preceding years, the annual Emerging Issues forum has brought to … Continue reading →

CED on The State of the Entrepreneurial Economy of North Carolina

Liz Goodwin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:15:21 +0000

1,800 companies started. 40,560 jobs created. $7.7 billion in capital invested. This is the impact that entrepreneurs have had on the state of North Carolina in the past 20 years. The “Starting Something: The State of the Entrepreneurial Economy of North … Continue reading →