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Happy World Metrology Day!!
Release Date: 05/20/2013

Measurements define your daily life. From the amount of toothpaste in the tube to the calories in the bagel to your weight on the scale … more

NIST Posts Initial Analysis of RFI Comments on Cybersecurity Framework for Critical Infrastructure
Release Date: 05/16/2013

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has posted an initial analysis of hundreds of comments submitted by industry and the … more

Terracotta and Cement Roofs Vulnerable in Wildfires, NIST Study Finds
Release Date: 05/14/2013

Although made of fire-resistant materials, terracotta and cement roof tiles are vulnerable to penetration by windblown embers generated in … more

Conferences and Events
NIST Health IT Symposium Series - May 2013
May 22, 2013

To introduce health IT R&D to NIST's researchers working in health IT and to increase collaborations. more

2013 NADDRG Spring Meeting
May 22, 2013

The NADDRG Spring Symposium for 2013 is to be held at NIST on May 22, 2013.  Immediately following NADDRG will be a 2 day workshop on the … more

NIST Center for Automotive Lightweighting Workshop
May 23-24, 2013

This workshop will be held in close conjunction with the NADDRG Spring Meeting here at NIST May 22nd. This workshop has several goals: A review of … more