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Taking Measure

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Andrew Gayle

Andrew Gayle will receive his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and materials science from Duke University in May 2017 and plans to pursue a PhD. He hopes to make a career researching renewable energy technologies, such as batteries or solar energy. When not studying or in the lab, Andrew enjoys doing physical activities such as lifting weights and bouldering, until he injures too many of his joints to continue, which happens around every five minutes.

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I’m a bit of a romantic when it comes to science. When anyone asks what inspires me to be a scientist, I tell them that it’s amazing to add to the collective

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Taking Measure is the official blog of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

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