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OWM Recognizes Contributions of Proficiency Testing Coordinators at RMAPs

January 3, 2024

The OWM Laboratory Metrology group operates an ISO 17043 compliant Proficiency Testing (PT) program that assesses the effectiveness of the metrology training

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2024 National Price Verification Survey

January 3, 2024

NIST Office of Weights and Measures (OWM) is collaborating with the National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM), together with 28 state and 38 local

5902 Measurement Assurance Basics

Thu, Apr 25 2024, 2:00 - 4:00pm EDT

This session will cover the requirements in NIST Handbook 143 (essentially ISO/IEC 17025) on Measurement Assurance

Direct comparison between the NIST SRI PJVS 6000 and the NIST Traveling PJVS used for certification

NIST Researchers Installed a New Quantum Voltage Standard in Spain

December 21, 2023

NIST  delivered the first NIST Standard Reference Instrument (SRI) to Spain’s oldest calibration laboratory, the  National Institute of Aerospace Technology

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NIST Tool Will Make Math-Heavy Research Papers Easier to View Online

January 3, 2024

A tool developed by a NIST scientist will help arXiv preprints become more accessible.

ACMD Seminar: Computational Models as Integral Product Development Tools

Christine Parrish Vice President of Technology Solutions, Compact Membrane Systems Thursday, January 11, 2024, 3:00-4:00 PM ET (1:00-2:00 PM...

NIST's million-pound deadweight stack, assembled

4.45 MN Deadweight Force Generating Machine (Million Pound Force Dead Weight Machine)

The largest of 6 NIST deadweight force generation machines, the 4.45 MN Deadweight Force Generating Machine can apply 20 equal force increments of 222 kN (or

Photograph of the Arradiance Gemstar atomic layer deposition system.

NanoFab Tool: Gemstar Atomic Layer Deposition

The Arradiance Gemstar atomic layer deposition (ALD) system supports thermal ALD coating processes with precise ultrathin and pinhole free films in a compact

Plans to Reduce the Deer Population on the NIST Campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland

December 19, 2023

The NIST campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, coyotes and more than 65 species of birds. To sustainably

NIST Handbook 130 - 2023 Edition

Uniform Laws and Regulations in the Areas of Legal Metrology and Fuel Quality 2023 as adopted by the 107th National Conference on Weights...

NIST Releases NextG Wireless R&D Gap Analysis

December 14, 2023

As the transition from fifth-generation wireless systems (5G) to next-generation communications systems (NextG) advances, research and development (R&D)

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NIST Researchers Help Design a Prototype Quantum Computer

December 20, 2023

Researchers have created a prototype quantum computer with a record number of qubits—the analog of bits in an ordinary computer—capable of performing logical

Synthesis and longevity of candidate direct air capture (DAC) materials

Our team is focusing on developing reliable methods to characterize DAC materials for longevity and stability. We are currently focusing on aminosilane-silica

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METIS

NIST Offers Draft Guidance on Evaluating a Privacy Protection Technique for the AI Era

December 11, 2023

The agency has made progress on one of its tasks delineated in the recent Executive Order on AI.

The graphic depicts a firefighter wearing protective turnout gear with a diagram of the three layers of the gear, which are the outer shell, the moisture barrier and thermal barrier.

Wear and Tear May Cause Firefighter Gear to Release More ‘Forever Chemicals’

January 16, 2024

Are firefighters at risk of increased exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in their protective clothing?

A Group From The Fire Research Division Receive The Sheldon Tieszen Award

In recognition of excellence in an IAFSS symposium paper in fire safety science.

Wai Cheong Tam Receives The Ronald K. Mengel Award

In recognition of the best paper in detection category of the 2023 NFPA SUPDET Conference.

Adam Jacoff Receives The Homeland Security Today: Mission Award

For individuals who devote their personal time, energy, and resources to work for causes related to homeland security.

Ryan Falkenstein-Smith Receives 40 under 40: E-lecture Series on Combustion Award

For outstanding work on "Characterizing ventilation in fire safety science.

Rachel Cook Receives Trustee Award of the ECD Best Poster Award

Trustee Award of the ECD Best Poster Award

Adam Jacoff Receives Supporting Those Who Serve Award

In recognition of excellence in the unmanned systems industry, embodying the FLYMOTION mission of “Supporting Those Who Serve.

Adam Jacoff Receives Appreciation Award from United States Secret Service

For outstanding assistance and support on behalf of the protective and investigative responsibilities of the United States Secret Service.

Adam Jacoff Receives The DHS Innovation Award

In recognition of meritorious service to the Department of Homeland Security and the United States of America. This award recognizes high

Adam Jacoff, NIST engineer, in the Robot Tesst Facility

Adam Jacoff Receives Appreciation Award From Law Enforcement Drone Association

For excellence and partnership with LEDA to develop best practices and skill development for the use of drones in law enforcement.

Point-of-Care Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Precision Medicine

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for an agile and resilient pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution framework. Advancements in manufacturing

PSCR Webinar: Privacy and Public Records: Perils and possible solutions of releasing public safety records

PSCR Webinar Privacy and Public Records Handout << Back to Webinar Series page

Lisa Ng Receives Drexel University 2023 Excellence in Co-Operative Education Award

This award recognizes Drexel alumni who demonstrate excellence in their chosen fields, serve as an example of the opportunities that

PSCR Webinar: Privacy and Public Records: Perils and possible solutions of releasing public safety records

Wed, Dec 6 2023, 1:00 - 2:00pm MST (3:00 - 4:00pm EST)

Public safety agencies generate and store many records that are valuable to the public. Computer-aided dispatch (CAD)

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