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Taking Measure

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Natascha Milesi-Ferretti

Natascha Milesi-Ferretti is a mechanical engineer working in the Building Energy and Environment Division of NIST’s Engineering Laboratory. She has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from the George Washington University. Her current research focuses on both water and energy: characterizing the pressure-versus-flow relationships in plumbing systems and detecting/diagnosing performance faults in commercial heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems. In her free time, she enjoys urban gardening, tennis and STEM outreach for elementary and middle school students.

Sun and shade play over green and rocky mountains and terraces outlined with stone walls.

Historic Measures: How Standards and Technology Enabled the Inca Empire to Thrive

September 21, 2022

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, a reflection on the achievements of the Inca of the South American Andes.

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