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Multi-Organ Microphysiological Systems

Ninety percent of clinical trials fail because new drugs are often not effective or turn out to be more toxic than estimated with data from animal trials. We

ACMD Seminar: Tailoring atmospheric inversions for estimating greenhouse gas emissions in urban regions

Sharon Gourdji and Subhomoy Ghosh Greenhouse Gas and Climate Science Measurements Program, NIST Monday, January 13, 2020, 3:00–4:00 PM...

TrojAI

Trojans in Artificial Intelligence Using current machine learning methods, an artificial intelligence (AI) is trained on data, learns...

OSAC's Friction Ridge Subcommittee Develops Friction Ridge Process Map

December 10, 2019

The Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) for Forensic Science’s Friction Ridge Subcommittee has developed a friction ridge examination process map...

L2M Target Areas

Regulatory and Administrative Improvements Technology transfer legislation was written in the 1980s and needs to be updated for the 21st...

2019 PECASE - Stephen P. Jordan

Jordan's contributions to computing science have provided valuable insight into how to exploit quantum systems for computation. They have also laid the groundwork for answering fundamental scientific questions such as the inherent computational power...

Steel-Concrete Composite Floors

This study deals with compartment fire experiments on 12.8 m long composite floor beams with various end support conditions. Each specimen...

Transactions on Human-Robot Interaction Special Issue

The impact of technology in collaborative human-robot teams is both driven and limited by its performance and ease of use. As robots become...

ITL Staff Recognized at 47th Annual NIST Awards Ceremony

On December 4 th, 15 ITL staff members were honored for their exceptional accomplishments during the 2019 NIST Awards Ceremony. The following ITL staff received...

5632 NIST Handbook 133 - Checking the Net Contents of Packaged Goods - Basic "Overview" - CANCELLED

Mon, May 4 - Wed, May 6 2020

NIST is closely monitoring guidance from Federal, State, and local health authorities on the outbreak of COVID-19. To

Calm Before the Storm: Reauthorizing the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program

December 4, 2019

Introduction Chairwoman Stevens, Chairwoman Fletcher, Ranking Member Baird, Ranking Member Marshall and members of the Subcommittees, I am Dr. Scott Weaver...

Bullet fragment is illuminated under microscope lens.

Preserving the Kennedy Assassination Bullets in Digital Form

December 5, 2019

Using the sophisticated digital measurement techniques of modern forensics, NIST researchers have created high

A poster that looks like an eye doctor's chart, but has information for the Googly Eye Contest

CFC Googly Eye Contest

Wed, Dec 11 2019

Dear NIST and DOC Colleagues, Announcing the CFC Googly Eye Contest! Entries are due to Joshua Martin by next Wednesday

Kennedy Assassination Bullets Preserved in Digital Form

December 5, 2019

In the palm of his hand, Thomas Brian Renegar held two small metal objects that had changed the course of history. Twisted pieces of copper and lead, they were...

Photo montage showing fill the airplane with fire-fighting foam, a spilled glass of wine on the tablecloth. Cleaning clothes and furniture from stains, Discarded Fast Food Wrappers Littered on Ground, wateproof jacket with water droplets on it. Jacket using the gore-tex technology.

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

NIST works to improve confidence in measurements and conducts research on PFAS for better human health and the environment.

Next Up! Cybersecurity Framework Webinar: Helping Small & Medium-sized Businesses to manage Cybersecurity Risks

Tue, Dec 10 2019, 4:00 - 5:00pm EST

Note: Captioning will be available by 12/20/19 Please see below, a list of resources that were mentioned during the

Research Programs

Center for High Resolution Neutron Scattering (CHRNS) The Center for High Resolution Neutron Scattering (CHRNS) is a joint NSF/NIST national...

Interdisciplinary Training Standard Added to the OSAC Registry

December 2, 2019

The Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) for Forensic Science has added the first interdisciplinary training standard to its registry of approved...

FRVT MORPH

FRVT MORPH has moved to https://pages.nist/gov/frvt/html/frvt_morph.html

Vincent Hackley Honored by ASTM

In recognition of consistent dedication and outstanding service to ASTM Committee E56 on Nanotechnology since the committee’s inception in 2005.

Sam Low Recognized by ASTM

For outstanding and sustained contributions to ensuring a strong voice for ASTM International, and coordination with ASTM groups responsible for standards on mechanical testing of materials, during the development of related standards by other...

woman in a blue dress and white sweater stands next to an electron microscope

NIST Microscopy Advance Wins R&D 100 Award

In the Analytical/Test category, for contributions to the development of the Affordable Laser-free Retrofittable Stroboscopic Solution for Ultra-fast Electron Microscopy, with Euclid TechLabs, LLC, JEOL USA Inc., and Brookhaven National Laboratory.

NICE Webinar: How You Can Influence an Update to the NICE Framework

Tue, Dec 3 2019, 1:00 - 2:00pm EST

The PowerPoint slides used during this webinar can be downloaded here. Speakers: Bill Newhouse Deputy Director, National

ACMD Seminar: FEM-CQ approximation of viscoelastic waves

Hasan Eruslu Dept. of Math. Sciences, University of Delaware Wednesday, December 11, 2019, 3:00–4:00 PM Building 101, Lecture Room A...

NICE Webinar: Shopping Safely Online and the Work of Cybersecurity Awareness and Behavior Change

Wed, Dec 18 2019, 2:00 - 3:00pm EST

The PowerPoint slides used during this webinar can be downloaded here. Speakers: Lance Spitzner Director SANS Security

Combinatorial Cassettes for Higher-Throughput Screening of Osteogenesis in Mice

Summary Ectopic bone formation in mice is the gold standard for evaluation of osteogenic constructs. By regular procedures, usually only 4...

Texas Forensic Science Commission Recommends Crime Laboratories Adopt OSAC Registry Standards

November 22, 2019

The Texas Forensic Science Commission has recommended that all crime laboratories accredited to perform forensic analysis in the State of Texas voluntarily...

CFC Cake Talk IX

Fri, Dec 13 2019, 10:30am EST

Dear NIST and Department of Commerce Employees: We’re pleased to announce the 9 th installation of the annual train

The Changing Wealth of Nations: Intellectual Property and American Competitiveness in the Age of Innovation

July 31, 2002

Early in Margaret Mitchell's war-time classic Gone with the Wind, southern aristocrats bar-b-queuing on Wilkes' plantation debate how long it will take them to...

Baldrige 2020 Examiner Application Now Open

November 25, 2019

The Baldrige Performance Excellence Program (BPEP) is seeking applicants for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Board of Examiners for the 2020 award...

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