65 YEARS OF INNOVATION: MAKING A LASTING IMPACT AT HOME AND ABROAD.

RTI International--the organization formed by area universities and government and business leaders 65 years ago as Research Triangle Park's anchor tenant--has grown into one of the world s leading nonprofit research institutes.

Innovation is integral to RTI's success with multidisciplinary collaboration, creativity and independent thinking at the forefront of the institute. With a staff of6,000, RTI is making an impact for global good here in North Carolina, throughout the United States and in more than 90 countries around the world.

Experts in more than 250 disciplines, RTI researchers develop science-based solutions for some of the worlds biggest challenges. Challenges like providing clean energy, resolving health disparities and improving the quality of education.

Scientists at RTI leverage innovation to develop climate-smart solutions including decarbonization technology, ocean plastics mitigation, food security measures and more. Last year, RTI created the cross-institute Center for Climate Solutions and is developing solutions to reach net-zero emissions. In our state, a 2022 RTI study analyzed the impacts of2026 clean transportation policies and found the switch to electrification and lower nitrogen oxide emissions standards would create overwhelmingly positive impacts to the environment, health and economy. In the search for an alternative to petroleum, RTI experts have been working with the U.S. Department of Energy to produce biofuels by breaking down biomass like sawdust into gas, liquid and solid products.

RTI experts are global leaders in public health. Multiple teams focus their work on the prevention and control of infectious diseases, including neglected tropical diseases, malaria, tuberculosis, HIV, COVTD-19 and MPox. With extensive expertise in behavioral health, substance abuse and the social determinants of health, RTI has administered the National Survey on Drug Use and Health for decades, the principal source of data on substance abuse and mental health issues in the U.S. RTI researchers work with federal and state partners to alleviate the opioid crisis, promote healthy behaviors and prevent suicide among vulnerable populations.

The institute s education team focuses on advancing equitable, high-quality learning around the globe. Education experts inform public policy, expand opportunities and drive better outcomes for children, youth and adults through multi-year studies and program implementation. To measure...