Julie Terry

The New RTP.org and What It Means For You

Posted by Julie Terry | Sep 15, 2014

Taken a trip over to RTP.org lately? If it’s been a while, expect a surprise. The virtual home of the Research Triangle Park recently went through some high-tech redecorating, and the new website is all about y-o-u. No really. Tweet @theRTP and if your content’s relevant—or too fun or cool to pass up—your 140 characters might just show up on the homepage. The same goes for your Instagram, Google+ post or YouTube video. The goal is all about showcasing the places, people, successes and synergies that make North Carolina uniquely ours. Users can still find a map of RTP,...

Cyborg uses antenna to see color – only at @MoogFest

Posted by Julie Terry | Apr 25, 2014

Editor’s note: Julie Terry is marketing and special projects coordinator for the Research Triangle Park Foundation. ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Simply put, Neil Harbisson considers himself a cyborg. In his panel Thursday afternoon at the Masonic Temple in Asheville, he explained to MoogFest audience members how being born with achromatopisa (a disease that allows him to see only in greyscale) in England drew him toward having an antenna surgically implanted into his skull. Yes. He has an antenna – it resembles something that an insect might have – that a surgeon placed in his skull. It connects to his brain....

Tech innovation, jobs across NC are focus at Moog Fest kickoff

Posted by Julie Terry | Apr 24, 2014

Editor’s note: Julie Terry is marketing and special projects coordinator for the Research Triangle Park Foundation. ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Moog Festival got off to a wired beginning Wednesday afternoon in Asheville when a panel of statewide political, economic development and private industry leaders came together to discuss technical innovation across North Carolina. Although, that wasn’t exactly where the conversation went. “I consider this panel to be the single most important part of the festival,” said Mike Adams, CEO of Moog Music. The Diana Wortham Theatre was close to its max capacity of 500 audience members, and it’s safe to...

‘Wiring Silicon Mountain:’ Moog Fest brings high-profile talent to Asheville

Posted by Julie Terry | Apr 17, 2014

Editor’s note: Julie Terry is the Marketing and Special Projects Coordinator for The Research Triangle Park Foundation., where Terry’s post can also be read online. This story is reprinted with permission. RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - What do the RTP’s Bob Geolas, Grammy and Academy Award Winner GiorgioMoroder and Futurama writer David X Cohen Have In Common? They’re all speaking at Moog Fest 2014 in Asheville, NC. The annual music and arts festival has expanded in 2014 to include an eclectic lineup of speakers. Kicking off the festival at 3pm on Thursday, April 23rd is the panel ‘Wiring Silicon Mountain: Nurturing Innovation...