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Magnetic Sector Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry

Magnetic sector secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) generates isotopic and elemental information from solid surfaces with depth profiling capabilities to

Exposure Notification – protecting workplaces and vulnerable communities during a pandemic

The goal of this project is to utilize NIST expertise in privacy, cybersecurity, machine learning, wireless technology, ranging, modeling, and hardware and

Ambient and Atmospheric Pressure Mass Spectrometry

Ambient and atmospheric pressure mass spectrometry platforms provide sample collection, transport, and ionization for vapor, aerosol, and liquid samples

Thermal Desorption Ambient Mass Spectrometry

Thermal desorption ambient mass spectrometry decouples analyte desorption and ionization. Here, analytes are thermally desorbed directly from a primary surface

Surface Desorption Ambient Mass Spectrometry

Surface desorption ambient mass spectrometry enables direct solid surface interrogation for sampling and ionization of trace analytes. This project encompasses

NICE eNewsletter Summer 2020 Government Spotlight

The President’s Cup Cybersecurity Competition 2020 By Harry C. Mourtos, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency We are gearing up...

NICE eNewsletter Summer 2020 Industry Spotlight

Protective Intelligence: The Cybersecurity Frontier By Bryan Parent, Senior Protective Intelligence Analyst, LinkedIn High-profile corporate...

NICE eNewsletter Summer 2020 Academic Spotlight

2020 Graduates Choose Cybersecurity By Donna Woods, Instructor at Canyon Springs High School and Inaugural Presidential Cybersecurity...

Advanced Mass Spectrometry Methods for Trace Detection

The Surface and Trace Chemical Analysis Group conducts both applied and fundamental research into the development, characterization, and analysis of various

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Metrology for Nanomaterials in Medicine

Advances in methods, instrumentation and standards promote the development of measurement science capabilities in separation technology and physical-chemical

Shrinking (Ultra)Violet

July 21, 2020

While awaiting full access to their labs due to COVID-19 restrictions, scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have taken this

Engineering and Optical Characterization of Magnetic Nanoparticles (MNPs)

This project comprises of two complimentary components: 1.) the controlled synthesis of selectively engineered magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) in support of the

NIST Magneto-Raman Instrumentation and Capabilities

Unique magneto-optical (Raman and Photoluminescence) measurement capabilities are established at NIST and under continual advancement. An...

Optical Probes of 2D Magnetic Phenomena

We develop novel inelastic scattering methodologies to probe, quantify, and control key magnetic phenomena in 2D materials for applications in beyond CMOS

ACMD Seminar: Two short talks by Henn and Sayrafian

This seminar inaugurates a series of short talks about research within ACMD. Tuesday, August 11, 2020, 3:00 PM EDT (1:00 PM MDT) A video of...

Raman Metrology and Instrumentation

We develop measurement capabilities and protocols to validate and advance the science of Raman spectroscopy and work to establish NIST as a unique resource to

Toxicology

Toxicology represents the newest focus area for our group. The goal of this work is to compliment traditional toxicological research with development of

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NIST to Help Labs Achieve Accurate THC, CBD Measurements

July 21, 2020

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has launched a program to help laboratories accurately measure key chemical compounds in marijuana

Fingerprint Chemistry

The goal of this focus area is to leverage the wealth of chemical information present in fingerprint deposits for novel forensic applications. This includes

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Glass Evidence Analysis

T he goal of this focus area is to improve the field of glass evidence analysis by developing new matrix-matched glass standards and by evaluating more

Fire Debris and Explosives

The goal of this focus area is to enhance the measurement science capabilities and address measurement science challenges present in the analysis of fire debris

Drug Analysis - Opioids and Emerging Threats

The goal of this focus area is to enhance drug detection capabilities through the development of standard methods for the collection, analysis, and

Disaster Resilience Grants Virtual Webinar

Mon, Aug 3 2020

NIST will hold a webinar on August 3, 2020 to provide general information regarding the Notice of Funding Opportunity

Forensic Chemistry

The NIST Forensic Chemistry Measurement Program aims to both develop and facilitate the implementation of scientifically valid, robust measurement tools for the

CyberSeek™ Data Confirms the Ever-Present Need to Expand Cybersecurity Talent Pipeline

July 16, 2020

Cybersecurity professionals remain in high demand by employers across the United States and in virtually every industry, according to new data published this

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NIST’s Post-Quantum Cryptography Program Enters ‘Selection Round’

July 22, 2020

The race to protect sensitive electronic information against the threat of quantum computers has entered the home stretch. After spending more than three years

Resources

The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 as amended (NHPA) The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) Secretary of the Interior’s...

Gaithersburg Campus

In June 2016 following a comprehensive historical assessment, as required by law, a final determination of eligibility for listing in the...

NICE Webinar: Educating Youth for a Cybersecurity Future

Wed, Sep 16 2020, 2:00 - 3:00pm EDT

The PowerPoint slides used during this webinar can be downloaded here. Download the Continuing Education Units form

Historic Preservation at NIST

Since its establishment in 1901 as the National Bureau of Standards, (later renamed in 1988) NIST has been committed to setting standards...

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