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A U.S. Navy forensic odontologist studies dental remains

New NIST Center of Excellence to Improve Statistical Analysis of Forensic Evidence

May 26, 2015

As part of a national collaborative effort to strengthen the scientific basis for forensic evidence used in the criminal justice system, the U.S. Commerce

'Measuring Stick' Standard for Gene Sequencing Now Available from NIST

May 21, 2015

The world's first reference material to help ensure laboratories accurately "map" DNA for genetic testing, medical diagnoses and future customized drug

NIST Seeks to Fill Three Vacancies on Forensic Science Standards Organization

May 21, 2015

NIST's Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC), the 540-member group working to develop a uniform set of forensic science standards and guidelines, is

Global Cities Expo to Showcase 'Internet of Things' Apps, June 1

May 20, 2015

The community of the future will solve problems using machines linked and coordinated by Internet-style networks. For a glimpse of this exciting future as it

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

Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Nov 20 2015

This 5 day seminar will focus on the requirements and basic test procedures for packages labeled by weight. This will

Collaborations and Partnerships

The NIST Smart Space project team has worked with a variety of industrial and academic research laboratories since 1998 to disseminate and...

Standard Knowledge for Robots

May 19, 2015

What do you know? There is now a world standard for capturing and conveying the knowledge that robots possess—or, to get philosophical about it, an ontology for

Under Construction: Traceable Dynamic Pressure Standard

May 19, 2015

In recent years, the physical damage done by pressure waves – such as traumatic brain injuries from explosives sustained by military personnel in the Middle

Get Ahold of This: NIST to Demonstrate Tests of Grasping by Robot Hands

May 19, 2015

The act of grasping and shaking hands is a defining human ritual, with the grip intimating traits of each person involved. But what about our android

Biometrics and Usability

The National Biometric Challenge: Focus for Research: "Biometric Sensors that are easy to use." "Biometric systems that have intuitive...

Baldrige Judges Panel Welcomes New Members and Chair

May 18, 2015

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker recently appointed three new members to the Judges Panel for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. The new judges

NIST Announces 2016 Plans for Manufacturing Center Competitions

May 15, 2015

The National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) has announced that it will hold two separate

NIST Aims for Tool to Help Manufacturers Select Wireless Network That's Right for Them

May 14, 2015

Going wireless is appealing to a growing number of manufacturers. Using wireless sensor networks to monitor and control equipment and processes eliminates the

NIST Handbook 133 "Checking the Net Contents of Packaged Goods" - Volumetric

Mon, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 10 2015

This 4 day seminar will focus on the NIST Handbook 133 compliance requirements and test procedures for packages and

Statistical Support for Bioassay Standard Development

In this project, we investigate appropriate uncertainty analysis and splicing algorithms for spectral data, especially fluorescence spectroscopy calibration, to

NIST-led Research Group Creates First Whispering Gallery for Graphene Electrons

May 8, 2015

GAITHERSBURG, MD--An international research group led by scientists at the U.S. Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has

Keynote Speakers

We are pleased to announce the Symposium's Keynote Speakers: Tuesday, July 21 - Morning Keynote - Brandon Mayfield - Practicing, Law Office...

Conducting an Effective Management Review

Thu, Feb 11 2016

This 2 hour webinar introduces the Laboratory Management Review process, an important tool to foster communication

Building a High-Tech Future Through Partnerships & Planning: Commerce's NIST Announces $7.8 Million in Advanced Manufacturing Technology Grants

May 8, 2015

Guest blog post by Michael F Molnar Director, Advanced Manufacturing Office, NIST The power and performance of the computer chip have improved like clockwork

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Gaithersburg

New NIST Center of Excellence to Improve Statistical Analysis of Forensic Evidence

'Measuring Stick' Standard for Gene Sequencing Now Available from NIST

NIST Seeks to Fill Three Vacancies on Forensic Science Standards Organization

Global Cities Expo to Showcase 'Internet of Things' Apps, June 1

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

Collaborations and Partnerships

Standard Knowledge for Robots

Under Construction: Traceable Dynamic Pressure Standard

Get Ahold of This: NIST to Demonstrate Tests of Grasping by Robot Hands

Biometrics and Usability

Baldrige Judges Panel Welcomes New Members and Chair

NIST Announces 2016 Plans for Manufacturing Center Competitions

NIST Aims for Tool to Help Manufacturers Select Wireless Network That's Right for Them

NIST Handbook 133 "Checking the Net Contents of Packaged Goods" - Volumetric

Statistical Support for Bioassay Standard Development

NIST-led Research Group Creates First Whispering Gallery for Graphene Electrons

Keynote Speakers

Conducting an Effective Management Review

Building a High-Tech Future Through Partnerships & Planning: Commerce's NIST Announces $7.8 Million in Advanced Manufacturing Technology Grants

Document Control and Record Keeping

Baldrige Leaders Recognized Among "Top 25 Women in Health Care"

OWM Examination Procedure Outlines (EPOs)

Contract Review

Mass Metrology Seminar

Mass Metrology Seminar-Cancelled

SIM Participants ONLY - Fundamentals of Metrology

NIST Awards $7.8 Million for Advanced Manufacturing Technology Planning Grants

NIST Contributes to IEC White Paper on Wireless Sensor Networks, IOT

Two NIST Experts Named Service to America Medal Finalists

Go Figure: What Is the Most Efficient Design for New Single-Family Home?