Who We Are
RTI International is a premier association of professionals, scientists, and technicians dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. This mission forms the bedrock of beliefs by which we conduct our business.
People and Projects at RTI
The following profiles introduce you to some of the researchers and the projects they are leading for a variety of clients in government and industry.
- Matthew Farrelly: Tobacco Use in the U.S.
- Meera Viswanathan: Health Literature Analysis and Review
- Brooke Whiteford: Web-Based Training Simulations
- Diana Fishbein: Neurocognitive Differences in Alcohol and Heroin Abusers
RTI Experts
RTI attracts a wide range of talented individuals who are experienced and respected in their field. The experts at RTI are chosen to represent the principal areas of research at RTI because of their professional experience, published writings, and peer recognition. You can read the academic biographies of each of these individuals at RTI Experts.
RTI Staff Comments
To really know who we are beyond a basic litany of facts, read what our employees say about working here.
"Chances are if you have a problem and you are a young statistician, the guy who wrote the book on that problem is down the hall.... And if you are a statistics guru, and you want to convey your knowledge, not just the stuff you can write down in books, but the art and craft of stats, there is someone down the hall who wants to be mentored by you...."
"Exceptional blend of research and development commonly found in the university setting coupled with project work commonly found in for-profit business..."
"The atmosphere at RTI has always been stable and relaxing. There are times of feast and famine, but you always feel this organization believes in its purpose and its staff. There has always been a caring attitude, one that projects our organization as a 'family'. The diversity of technology and RTI's willingness to embrace change have made my job challenging and interesting.... One of the best things that has happened to RTI in the past 10 years has been the training opportunities made available to all staff members."
"I like the people I work with at RTI and the collegial atmosphere. I like the amount of flexibility in scheduling."
"I like working in an environment where creative thought is encouraged and self-motivation is easy to achieve."
"The working condition at RTI is excellent. In my center, it seems to me like a mixture of academia and industry."
"The benefits are outstanding, especially the PTO and the retirement contributions."
"RTI makes a positive contribution to society. It feels good to be a part of that. I also take comfort in the fact that I never have to question whether an RTI project is ethically grounded."
Read more about the variety of our project activities and the accomplishments of our research staff in our latest annual report.