Awards Received by NIST Employees

For exemplary contributions in the engineering profession in 10 years or less since graduation, including research advancements, leadership contributions, academic achievements, and community involvement.

For outstanding achievements in mechanical engineering.

Since 1922, IStructE’s Gold Medal has been awarded for outstanding contributions to the advancement of structural engineering. It is renowned around the world as a sign of unique accomplishments in the profession. Glenn Bell is IStructE’s 59th Gold...

For transformative leadership advancing national building safety, fire protection science, and community resilience through research, disaster investigations, and standards that protect lives, infrastructure, and communities.

For outstanding research contributions, leadership, and service to the scientific community that strengthens American innovation and competitiveness via the development of resilient manufacturing systems.

With 25+ years of experience shaping global skylines and critical infrastructure and responding to extreme events, Sissy Nikolaou's applied research bridges the gap between advanced engineering, multi-hazard resilience, and financial viability.