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Material Measurement Laboratory

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2024 - Gold Medal Award---Ashley Beasley Green, Johanna Camara, Nathanael Alan Heckert

For development of a first-of-its-kind urine reference material to promote accuracy in kidney disease diagnosis and monitoring.

Christopher Soles, Katherine Evans, Polette Centellas, Edwin Chan

2024 - Bronze Medal Award---Katherine Evans, Christopher Soles, Stephan Stranick, Edwin Chan, Polette Centellas

For the development and deployment of laser-based test methods to quantify the mechanical properties of polymers at ballistic rates of deformation.

2024 - Bronze Medal Award---Adam Biacchi, Thinh Bui, Cindi Dennis, Michael Donahue, Angela Hight Walker, Thomas Moffat, Eric Rus, Weston Tew, Solomon Woods

For the development of three-dimensional, high-resolution temperature measurement and imaging of materials using embedded magnetic nanoparticles.

2024 - Allen V. Astin Measurement Science Award---Jessica Reiner, Benjamin Place, Alix Rodowa, Jennifer Lynch, Jared Ragland, Niksa Blonder, Bruce Benner Jr., John Kucklick, Catherine Rimmer, Carlos Gonzalez

For establishing a measurement infrastructure for the global assessment of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS).

2024 - Dr. Willie E. May Award for Distinguished Career at NIST---Winnie Wong-Ng

For contributions to the understanding of structural chemistry and phase stability of complex technological materials.

2024 - Judson C. French Award---Stephanie Servetas, Samuel Forry, Scott Jackson, Monique Hunter

For development of complex microbial control materials that enable new technologies for detection and surveillance of emerging biological threats.

2024 - Colleagues' Choice Award---Tae Joon Cho

For generous giving of time, support, and expertise to many colleagues, resulting in highly productive outcomes for nanomaterial metrology efforts.

2024 - ASTM International Emerging Professional---Ami Ahure Powell

Ami Ahure Powell was nominated and selected as an ASTM International Emerging Professional. As part of this selection, she is invited to participate in the Emerging Professionals workshop in Orlando, Florida on November 11 and 12, 2024.

2024 - North American Thermal Analysis Society Outstanding Service Award---Ran Tao

Dr. Ran Tao recently received the NATAS Outstanding Service Award at the 2024 50th Annual Conference of the North American Thermal Analysis Society in Knoxville, Tennessee, in recognition of her dedication and leadership in serving the Society. Since...

Five GreenNISTers Recognized as Part of the Department of Commerce's 2024 Class of Sustainability, Energy, and Environmental (SEE) Ambassadors

The Department of Commerce Office of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Programs (OSEEP) recently announced its 2024 Class of Sustainability, Energy, and Environmental (SEE) Ambassadors. NIST awardees were: Dr. Katarina Goodge For their leadership...

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2024 - AOAC Method of the Year---Melissa Phillips and Kate Rimmer

Melissa Phillips (right) and Kate Rimmer (left) of the Chemical Sciences Division have been honored by the Official Methods Board of AOAC International, a leading standards development organization for analytical methods for foods and dietary...

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2024 - AOAC Award in Recognition of Technical and Scientific Excellence---Ishi Keenum, Jason Kralj, and Stephanie Servetas

Ishi Keenum, Jason Kralj, and Stephanie Servetas of the Biosystems and Biomaterials Division Complex Microbial Systems Group received the 2024 AOAC Award in Recognition of Technical and Scientific Excellence for their paper on Amplicon Sequencing...

2024 - ACS Division of Analytical Chemistry Chemical Instrumentation Award---Frank Delaglio

Frank Delaglio, of the NIST Material Measurement Laboratory Biomolecular Measurement Division and Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research, was awarded the 2024 American Chemical Society Division of Analytical Chemistry Chemical...

2024 - Yeram S. Touloukian Award---Mark McLinden

For major advancements in the HVAC&R and chemical industries, excellence in thermophysical property research of working fluids, and for advocating compliance with international regulations to satisfy often-competing requirements for performance...

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2024 - William (Mickey) Haynes Symposium Award---Marcia Huber

The Symposium on Thermophysical Properties, the leading international conference in the field, is held every three years in Boulder, Colorado. Associated with the Symposium is an award presented to individuals who demonstrate long term and...

2024 - Institute of Physics Fellow---Vinod Tewary

In June 2024, Vinod Tewary of the NIST Material Measurement Laboratory Applied Chemicals and Materials Division was elected a Fellow of the Institute of Physics, UK.

2024 - ACS Colorado Annual Section Award---Jason Widegren

Dr. Jason Widegren of the NIST Material Measurement Laboratory was presented with the 2024 ACS Colorado Section Award on May 8, 2024. A social hour, dinner, and program were held to celebrate, and Jason gave a seminar titled, "A New Direction for...

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2024 - ASCE Norman Medal---Jumari Robinson

Jumari Robinson was among four researchers awarded the ASCE 2024 Norman Medal for their paper “ Experimental-Numerical Determination of the Effective Bulk Thermal Conductivity of Suspension Bridge Main Cables” published in the Journal of Bridge...

2023 - Gold Medal Award---John Jones II, Karen Reczek, Allison Getz, Donna Sirk, Barbara Guttman, Marcela Najarro, Alan Zheng, Will Guthrie, John Butler

For extraordinary national leadership in improving the scientific quality of forensic science practices through standards development.

2023 - Gold Medal Award---Timothy Blattner, Derek Juba, Damian Lauria, Benjamin Long , Michael Majurski, Diana Ortiz-Montalvo, Adele Peskin, John Henry Scott, Keana C. K. Scott, Stephan Stranick

For development and delivery of an AI-enhanced materials analysis system that enables unique U.S. capabilities in support of nuclear non-proliferation.

2023 - Jacob Rabinow Applied Research Award---Mark McLinden, Ian Bell, Tara Fortin, Marcia Huber, Mark Kedzierski, Gregory Linteris, Stephanie Outcalt, William Vance Payne II, Aaron Rowane, Harrison Skye

For identifying non-flammable, low-global-warming-potential alternatives to the widely used refrigerant HFC-134a for U.S. military applications.