Rotary International’s April 20th “STEAM: Changing the World” Inaugural Event

Ten Small RTP Companies Changing the World

Research Triangle Park, NC – WEBWIRE – Monday, April 9, 2018

“The companies were selected for their reputation for innovation and potential to change the world, and we are delighted they accepted the nomination,” said Michael Waters, PhD., Rotary’s event leader.

The Research Triangle Park Rotary Club (www.rtprotary.org) is proud to announce the selection of Ten Small RTP Companies Changing the World that will be honored this year as part of its inaugural Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) day of education and recognition.

The companies being honored are:

TransEnterix www.transenterix.com
PrecisionHawk www.precisionhawk.com
Panaceutics www.panaceutics.com
Metabolon www.metabolon.com
Medicago www.medicago.com
Locus Biosciences www.locus-bio.com
Improved Nature www.improvednature.com
bioMason www.biomason.com
AgBiome www.agbiome.com
Advanced Animal Diagnostics www.aadiagnostics.com

The Ten Small RTP Companies Changing the World awards will be presented at the Hamner Conference Center at the NC Biotechnology Center April 20^th 1 p.m.-4 p.m. an event that will also recognize five pioneer science leaders of RTP.

The public will get an opportunity to learn more about the companies being honored at an Innovation Showcase highlighting the technologies of the selected companies, which will be held that same morning April 20^th 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the NC Biotechnology Center Lobby.

“The companies were selected for their reputation for innovation and potential to change the world, and we are delighted they accepted the nomination,” said Michael Waters, PhD., Rotary’s event leader.

Uniquely positioned in the Research Triangle Park, the RTP Rotary is a convener of innovators, influencers, and regional community leaders who serve “The Park” and the region through community building, supporting Ethical Leadership and STEAM education, and curating amazing speakers who share first hand, the discoveries, insights, and triumphs that make RTP the “Heart of North Carolina.”

For tickets to the award presentations visit:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rtp-community-past-present-and-future-panel-discussion-networking-reception-tickets-43817631716

For tickets to the Innovation Showcase please visit:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/steam-changing-the-world-events-company-tours-and-the-innovation-showcase-tickets-44087524974