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North Carolina Strives to Stay on Top

Corey Liles — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:18:30 +0000

It’s only been a few months since we did our round-up of the latest praise and accolades for the Research Triangle region and the state of North Carolina. Well it should hardly be a surprise that we already have more … Continue reading →

Make Your Silence Heard: 2012 Ride of Silence

RTP Guest Blogger — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:45:48 +0000

By Blanche Dean, Guest Blogger from Team MSFITS. On May 16, 2012 at 7:00 PM, the Ride of Silence will begin in North America and roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor … Continue reading →

May Food Truck Rodeo

James Lim — Sat, 12 May 2012 15:06:37 +0000

Join us for the RTP Food Truck Rodeo on Thursday, May 17th Calling all Food Truck fans! Bring your friends, bring your colleagues, and come on out for RTP’s May Food Truck Rodeo. Date: Thursday, May 17 Time: 11:30 AM … Continue reading →

GSK Associates Share Their Talents and Learn From Experience

Linda Rozet — Thu, 10 May 2012 03:19:01 +0000

Did You Know… GSK established its PULSE Program in 2009, dedicated to providing opportunities for employees to use their skills and experience to contribute to global communities in need while strengthening their own leadership skills and potential. Volunteers are immersed in … Continue reading →

What Goes Around Comes Around…

Linda Rozet — Fri, 04 May 2012 03:05:34 +0000

In the cast of the International Space Station that’s 15.7 times per day! Last Friday attendees at the Destination Station Science and Technology Research Panel held at the RTP Headquarters had the opportunity to learn details about life aboard the ISS … Continue reading →

Gear up for Bike Month: May 2012

James Lim — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:44:41 +0000

Let’s face it: we live in an automobile-centric nation, and I don’t think I’d be surprising anyone in saying that the Triangle isn’t necessarily the ideal place to commute to and from work by bike. However, that certainly doesn’t mean … Continue reading →

RTP: Diverse and Growing

Anna Penner — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:25:51 +0000

It’s that time of year again…RTP Directory time! I know I know, that totally flopped, and a directory is only so exciting on the surface, BUT, the aggregation of the data tells a great story. Check this out… Number of … Continue reading →

Applied Research and Technology that Goes Above and Beyond

Linda Rozet — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:48:38 +0000

The International Space Station is not just about space exploration. With over 400 experiments conducted on the ISS, this unique platform continues to enable researchers from all over the world to put their talents to work, providing opportunities for partners … Continue reading →

Calling All Science Attentive: Week 2 of the NC Science Festival

Tina Valdecanas — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:11:19 +0000

The Research Triangle region and North Carolina have long been accustomed to having ample opportunities to test their science knowledge and feed their interest in STEM. The grand opening of the Nature Research Center at the NC Museum of Natural … Continue reading →

Being Worldly Can Be A Challenge!

Linda Rozet — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:11:22 +0000

The Research Triangle Park is celebrating Earth Day Monday, April 23rd, partnering with the Triangle Green Business Challenge Program in their Kick-Off Event at the Research Triangle Park Headquarters. April 23, 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm RTP Headquarters, 12 Davis … Continue reading →