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The good news: More Americans are accessing mental health care. The bad news: Many with psychiatric disorders are still not receiving adequate support. A new national study led by RTI International found that 61% of U.S. adults with a mental health disorder received treatment, yet only 34% received care considered minimally adequate. The findings suggest progress in access to care while highlighting the need to better understand treatment quality and effectiveness. Explore the findings from the Mental and Substance Use Disorders Prevalence Study (MDPS), conducted by RTI in partnership with @samhsagov and learn what they reveal about the state of mental health care in the United States: ow.ly/j8Vo50ZuNoH #MentalHealth #SurveyScience

Congratulations to @Energy for convening the nation's leading science and technology experts to advance the #GenesisMission and accelerate #AI-enabled scientific discovery in support of energy security, national competitiveness, and groundbreaking research. We were honored to welcome @SecretaryWright, @ARPAE Director and Genesis Mission Partnerships Lead @ConnerProchaska, and Associate Director for Advanced Scientific Computing Research with @DOEScience Hal Finkel to the Genesis Mission Consortium booth and appreciate their leadership in championing the collaboration at the heart of the mission. We also thank everyone who joined our networking reception following the summit, including @RepChuck; @ScienceUnderSec and Genesis Mission Director Dario Gil; and Gina Tourassi of Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Their remarks reinforced the importance of bringing diverse expertise together to tackle some of the nation's most complex scientific challenges. As operator of the Genesis Mission Consortium, RTI International is proud to support this DOE-led effort by fostering the connections and partnerships that help move ambitious ideas toward real-world scientific and technological progress. The conversations don't end with the summit. Learn more about the Genesis Mission Consortium and how you can contribute to this national imperative: genesismissionconsortium.org

Will you be at #IAFP2026? Don't miss RTI's Emanuele Sozzi during the session "PFAS in Food and Water: Regulation, Occurrence, and Mitigation." The discussion will cover emerging regulations, new detection technologies, contamination trends, and science-based approaches to reducing PFAS risks across the food system. 📍 New Orleans, LA 🗓️ Wednesday, July 29 🕣 8:30 a.m. We look forward to sharing insights and connecting with colleagues working to advance food safety worldwide. Details: rti.org/event/iafp-202…

The future of safety testing isn't just about moving beyond animal testing, it's about ensuring the science is rigorous enough to protect human health. In this new RTI Insights article, Erin A. Huber and Shaun D. McCullough explore why New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) must be built on scientific rigor, reproducibility, and human relevance to deliver better decisions for regulators, industry, and the public. Read more: rti.org/insights/new-a… #Toxicology #PublicHealth #NAMs #ScientificRigor #Innovation

AI isn't the hard part. Operationalizing it is. As organizations accelerate AI adoption, lasting impact depends on more than technology. It requires trusted data, effective governance, aligned leadership, and a clear path from innovation to execution. We're proud that RTI International's Jamie Pina will explore these topics as a plenary speaker at the 2026 INFORMS Healthcare Conference this Thursday. His session will focus on how organizations can transform AI investments into measurable improvements across health and science. #pina" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">meetings.informs.org/wordpress/heal…

Tomorrow's solutions won't fit neatly in one domain. Neither should the thinking that connects them. At the Genesis Mission Annual Summit, @Energy announced new research teams that will help advance the Genesis Mission's vision for AI-enabled scientific discovery in support of energy innovation, national security, and U.S. global competitiveness. Through operation of the Genesis Mission Consortium, RTI is proud to support the connections that bring together expertise from industry, academia, government, and national laboratories to accelerate innovation and tackle critical scientific challenges. Congratulations to the selected research teams. Read more about the announcement and RTI's role in supporting the Mission: ow.ly/QKPo50Zs06q #GenesisMission #AI

The Great Lakes aren't just a natural resource. They're a $1 trillion economic engine. The 2026 State of the Great Lakes Blue Economy Report from Current explores the trends, innovations, and investment opportunities shaping the future of the region's water economy. 📖 Read the report: ow.ly/l3Ip50ZqUUZ Analysis led by RTI International and supported by the @NSF Great Lakes RENEW Engine. #BlueEconomy #WaterInnovation #GreatLakes #Innovation #Investing #CleanTech

Connection accelerates convergence. Today, the Genesis Mission Consortium Industry Showcase, held during the 2026 Genesis Mission Summit, brings together leaders from government, National Labs, industry, and academia to explore new opportunities for collaboration around AI, high-performance computing, and quantum technologies. RTI is proud to administer the Genesis Mission consortium, helping connect the organizations and expertise needed to move the mission forward. Thank you to @ENERGY and the consortium members below for helping build a stronger ecosystem for innovation and discovery. @Accenture @AMD @AWScloud @Biohub @Databricks Dataerai @Dell @EdisonSci @Google @HPE @IBM Medra @Microsoft @NVIDIA @SambaNovaAI @Scale_AI @Siemens @WileyGlobal #GenesisMission #NationalLabs #AI #QuantumComputing #HPC

AI is rapidly changing how surveys are designed, analyzed, and conducted—but where does it add value, and where are the limitations? Join RTI International and the Washington Statistical Society for a free webinar tomorrow, July 22 at 1:00 p.m. ET to hear practical insights from @Speaker 1, @Speaker 2, and colleagues from @RTI International and University of Maryland on how they're applying AI across the survey research process. Join us 👉 ow.ly/uwyS50ZoBWc

What if you could reduce the time and cost of survey research without sacrificing data quality? Join RTI International and the Washington Statistical Society for a free webinar on July 22 at 1:00 p.m. ET to see how AI is being applied across the survey lifecycle, from sample frame construction and imputation to coding open-ended responses and developing survey estimators. #AI #SurveyResearch #DataScience Register to join us 👉 ow.ly/zeXN50ZoB7B

Vibes are high at #IFTFirst 👋 If you're at the conference, stop by Booth 3277, and say hello! We'd love to chat consumer insights, nutrition science, AI, product development, or what's next for the industry.

What does it really take to move a promising technology from the lab to real-world deployment? In the latest @ChemEngMag Podcast, Sameer Parvathikar—Senior Director of Sustainable Energy Solutions and Director of the RTI Pilot Xcelerator (RPX)—joins host Scott Jenkins to discuss the opportunities and challenges of technology development and scale-up in the energy and process industries. From bridging the gap between innovation and commercialization to navigating the complexities of pilot-scale validation, Sameer shares insights from his experience helping advance next-generation energy and industrial technologies. His perspective highlights a critical reality: breakthrough ideas only create impact when they can be successfully scaled. 🎧 Listen to the episode: ow.ly/lEkX50ZmpvX #ChemicalEngineering #EnergyInnovation #TechnologyDevelopment #Commercialization #SustainableEnergy #DeepTech #IndustrialInnovation #RPX

Consumer expectations are shifting. AI is accelerating innovation. And food companies are being asked to make critical decisions faster than ever. RTI is at @IFT #IFTFIRST this week bringing science-based perspectives on two topics shaping the future of food innovation. 🎤 Stephanie McInnis Can Food Labels Influence Purchase Decisions for Consumers Who Are Limiting Their UPF Consumption? July 13 | 11:40 AM 🤖 Jacob Smith (Moderator) How Are Emerging AI Tools Transforming Food Innovation End-to-End, From Consumer Understanding to Scaled Innovation? July 14 | 10:00 AM If you're attending, stop by Booth #3277 and connect with the RTI team. We look forward to the conversations ahead. #FoodInnovation #FoodScience #NutritionScience #AI #ConsumerInsights

🎉 New findings from the 2025 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) highlight meaningful progress in reducing youth tobacco use across the U.S. Between 2022 and 2025, tobacco product use, e-cigarette use, and combustible tobacco use all declined among middle and high school students. Today, 2.01 million U.S. middle and highschool students (7.2%) report current tobacco use, with e-cigarettes remaining the most commonly used product. As the nicotine marketplace evolves, flavored products and nicotine pouches continue to pose concerns, underscoring the need for ongoing surveillance and prevention efforts. RTI is proud to partner with the FDA to provide the high-quality data that helps inform youth tobacco prevention efforts. Read more in RTI’s latest blog by Lauren McCarl Dutra and Jean Lennon: ow.ly/QNes50ZmpkZ #PublicHealth #YouthHealth #TobaccoControl #ResearchImpact #FDA #NYTS

Nutrition advice is everywhere—but how much of it is actually backed by science? In this insightful article, RTI’s Innovation Advisor Micaela Cox cuts through the noise and explores the facts behind today’s biggest nutrition trends, from protein consumption and gut health to ultra-processed foods and popular supplements. The key takeaway: healthy eating is about evidence-based choices, moderation, and long-term habits—not chasing every new trend. 🥗 Read the article: ow.ly/xg7W50Zm2Zc #Nutrition #HealthAndWellness #FoodScience #IFTFirst

Excited to join Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and the broader food innovation community at #IFTFIRST in Chicago next week. ✈️ If you'll be at the event, stop by Booth #3277 to connect with the RTI team and explore how we're helping food and beverage companies innovate with confidence—from consumer understanding and regulatory shifts to product development and commercialization. RTI translates evolving nutrition science, consumer behavior, and regulatory change into actionable insights that help organizations stay ahead of the market. Be sure to catch our featured sessions: 🎤 "Can Food Labels Influence Purchase Decisions for Consumers Who Are Limiting Their UPF Consumption?" featuring Stephanie McInnis 📅 July 13 | 11:40 AM 🤖 "How Are Emerging AI Tools Transforming Food Innovation End-to-End, From Consumer Understanding to Scaled Innovation?" moderated by Jacob Smith 📅 July 14 | 10:00 AM If you're looking to discuss: ✅ Ultra-processed food trends and consumer perceptions ✅ GLP-1 and precision nutrition opportunities ✅ Consumer insights and messaging strategy ✅ Product reformulation and ingredient innovation ✅ AI-enabled food innovation workflows ✅ Emerging nutrition and regulatory trends Here are a few RTI experts you'll want to connect with at the event: 🔹 Lawrence Blume — Director, Commercial Growth – Food and Agriculture 🔹James Giustini — Head, Commercial Business Development 🔹 Annice Kim — Senior Director, Media Impact & Consumer Behavior Research 🔹 Stephanie McInnis — Senior UX Researcher 🔹 Alan O’Connor — Vice President, Strategic Consulting and Commercial Growth 🔹 Jacob Smith — Senior AI Enablement Specialist 🔹 Toi Wiley — Business Development Specialist See you at #IFTFIRST! Stop by Booth #3277 and let's talk about turning scientific insight into smarter food innovation. 🍯🔬🌱 #FoodInnovation #NutritionScience #ConsumerInsights #FoodAndBeverage #ProductDevelopment #AI #HealthAndWellness #FoodIndustry #RTIInternational #IFTFIRST

What if we stopped wasting two-thirds of the #energy we produce? Most conventional power plants lose the majority of their fuel as heat. Combined heat and power (CHP), also known as #cogeneration, captures that heat and puts it to work—improving efficiency, lowering emissions, and strengthening resilience when the grid is under stress. In this new article, Justin Larson explores why a decades-old technology may be one of the most practical opportunities to improve energy performance today and why many organizations still aren't taking advantage of it. Read more 💡 ow.ly/qMHS50Zlj0j

Up to half of women will experience pelvic organ prolapse in their lifetime. But what happens after surgery, years down the line? A decade-long study published in JAMA Surgery offers a clear answer: both surgical approaches lead to lasting improvements in quality of life, with lower treatment failure rates among women who underwent uterus-preserving procedures. Encouraging to see RTI’s Marie G. Gantz leading the Network’s Data Coordinating Center and helping generate the kind of long-term evidence clinicians—and patients—need to make informed decisions. 👉 Read the full study: rti.org/announcements/…

💡 The future of economic growth starts with innovation. West Virginia's new Vision 2030 science and technology plan outlines a path to expand STEM talent, strengthen research, and grow innovation-driven industries. Jennifer Ozawa’s contributions helped shape a strategy designed to strengthen STEM talent, accelerate innovation, and support long-term economic growth. Strong research. Strong partnerships. Stronger economies. 👉 Learn more from Neuron, a quarterly journal of science and research: ow.ly/N8Bc50ZkBAB #Innovation #EconomicDevelopment #STEM.

As America marks 250 years of innovation and progress, we're proud to help shape what comes next. Happy Fourth of July. #America250 #July4th #RTIImpact #ScienceForGood