RTP180: Taboo

We are theResearch Triangle Park, where more than 55,000 highly skilled workers are employed by more than 300 tech-focused companies. Surrounded bythree Tier-1 research universities,we are located at theconvergence of ideas, education, and industry, with a mission of creating economic impact for the citizens of North Carolina.

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Frontier RTP: RTP180

A professional speaker and networking series with complimentary popcorn and beverages.

<h2>JULY&#x27;S RTP180 TOPIC | TABOO</h2><h2><em>PRESENTED BY RTI INTERNATIONAL</em></h2><p><em>Taboo: noun (/taˈbo͞o/) &quot;Off-limits for discussion.&quot;</em></p><p>Death, sexual anatomy, addiction, racial injustice, gender. These are just some of the topics that our society considers &quot;taboo.&quot; But, being uncomfortable shouldn&#x27;t mean that something is off limits or silenced ... Right?</p><p>Join us July 16 to hear perspectives from five regional experts on different taboo subjects. After each five-minute presentation, we will open it up to the audience for questions and dialogue. </p><p><em>Our team has been working behind the scenes to continue to bring you RTP180 in the comfort of your homes. This mission of this event, telling the stories of innovations and talent in this region, remains as important as ever, and the show must go on. This month you can join us via Zoom&#x27;s webinar feature. The first 100 folks to RSVP will receive a followup email with the Zoom link and password to participate in the session. If you are unable to secure a virtual ticket, never fear! We will be live-streaming this event on our </em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRTPNC" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/FrontierRTP/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><em>Facebook Page.</em></a></p><h3>Speakers</h3><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-hill-4773b221/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Heather Hill</a> | Renaissance Funeral Home, Funeral Director</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyeshajennings/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kyesha Jennings</a>| NCSU, English Lecturer/Faculty Mentor</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliemassicotte/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Leslie Massicotte</a> | Independent Consultant, Program Assistant at the Compass Center</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-morrow-phd/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Amy Morrow</a> | RTI International, Senior Editor/Writer and  the co-chair of RTI Pride</p><p><a href="https://healing-transitions.org/about/leadership/chris-budnik-executive-director/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Chris Budnick</a> | Healing Transitions , Executive Director</p><h3>About RTP180</h3><p>Innovation. Education. Industry. These are powerful angles—and what Research Triangle Park is known for. At RTP180, speakers from our three founding universities, Park companies, and the community at-large are called upon to take the stage to speak passionately about what matters to them. The twist? They must do it in 5 minutes or less! </p><p>Virtual doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the preshow slides. Show kicks off at 6:00pm, sharp.</p><p>The hashtag for this event is #RTP180. Get social with us by tagging @FrontierRTP.</p><p>Didn&#x27;t receive one of the 100 Zoom tickets? The event will be live streamed <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FrontierRTP/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>here</strong></a> on Facebook beginning at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 16.</p>

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