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Man at WannaCry computer

Things That Make Me Wannacry

I’m a bit emotional these days. My youngest—my baby—just graduated from high school. It’s the end of an era for our family: The years of homework, packing
MS. Ampere at the movies

More Power to You, Wonder Woman!

First, let me say that I’m totally energized by the good press my dear acquaintance Wonder Woman has been receiving lately. It’s absolutely electrifying to see
activity or progress

Lots of Activity, No Progress

I recently read an HBR blog entitled, "How Aligned Is Your Organization?" The authors attributed a lack of internal organizational alignment to four reasons
mystery objects at NIST museum

Unidentified Museum Objects, Vol. I

Right now, the NIST museum in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is displaying a glass globe the size of a large beach ball. When visitors first come upon it, they’re not
Lily Chen at her whiteboard

Deciphering: The Thrill of a Lifetime

When I went to graduate school to pursue my master’s degree 35 years ago, I couldn’t have predicted where my study of mathematics would end up taking me. I

The Power Suit: Not Just for Work

Did you know the integration of nanomaterials, manufacturing and garment fabrics is on the cusp of creating a whole new wearable “power suit” that can help

Manufacturing Views from the Summit

Manufacturing is changing at an extraordinary pace and in unbelievable ways. Recently, the MEP program hosted the 2017 National Summit to provide training
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A Time for Renewal

My title probably has you thinking about some life-changing transition or a big vacation to refresh or, maybe, a new exercise regimen. If that is the case, I am
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7 Ways Measurements Help You Get Around

With International Firefighters’ Day behind us and World Turtle Day looming, you might not think you’ve got time for another international day in May. But don’t

7 Tips to Reduce Energy Costs

Energy costs can be significant expenses for manufacturers of all shapes and sizes. Your processes may require vast amounts of energy to keep production moving
Debbie Jin in her Lab

What Debbie Jin Meant to Me

NIST/JILA Fellow Debbie Jin died of cancer on Sept. 15, 2016, at the age of 47. One of the most prominent researchers at NIST, she won many science awards
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