RIMS 2017 in Philadelphia kicked off with an opening reception in The Franklin Institute. Hundreds of attendees from around the world gathered together to network over good food from local restaurants, educational exhibits open in the museum and musical entertainment.

The Franklin Institute was founded in honor of one of America's first scientists: Benjamin Franklin. The Institute features science exhibits meant to educate the public and create a passion for science, the way Ben Franklin would have wanted.

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