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The first 10 miles of the McNary - John Day Transmission Line

NIST Contributions to Smart Grid Highlighted in White House Report, Event

June 13, 2011

A new White House policy document released today* highlights strategic roles that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) plays in

Medical (Archive): Workshop for Radiobiology Dosimetry Standardization

A program for the development of dosimetry standards for radiobiology was launched through a highly successful workshop. The NIAID/NCI/NIST-sponsored workshop

Commerce Department Proposes New Policy Framework to Strengthen Cybersecurity Protections for Businesses Online

June 8, 2011

Additional Contact: Shannon Gilson, 202-482-4883 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Commerce today released a report that proposes voluntary codes of conduct

CNST-led Team Calculates the Role of Buried Layers in Few-Layer Epitaxial Graphene

June 8, 2011

A CNST-led collaboration with the University of Maryland and the University of Texas has computed how electrostatic interactions between electrons in different

NIST 'Catch and Release' Program Could Improve Nanoparticle Safety Assessment

June 7, 2011

Depending on whom you ask, nanoparticles are, potentially, either one of the most promising or the most perilous creations of science. These tiny objects can

A photomicrograph showing the microrobot built by the University of Hawaii along with a series of glass beads that it assembled into a mini "U H".

NIST Contests in China Put Next-Gen Robot Technologies to the Test

June 7, 2011

Robotic automation, microrobotics and robotic perception and recognition all advanced a few steps closer to their future applications in manufacturing, health

NIST/Industry Developed Temperature Tracking Device for Packages May Have Climate Metrology Applications

June 7, 2011

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) researchers are working to reduce the uncertainty associated with climate-change measurements using a

National Conference on Weights and Measures Annual Meeting Set for July 17-21, 2011

June 7, 2011

Preventing fraud at oil-change services and enabling consumers to make value comparisons when shopping for printer ink will be among the many issues discussed

Sixty-Nine Organizations Vie for the 2011 Baldrige Award

June 7, 2011

Sixty-nine organizations have tossed their hats—and their strategies for success—into the ring for the 2011 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation

New Baldrige DVD Gives You Performance Excellence on the Go!

June 7, 2011

If you missed the 23 rd Annual Quest for Excellence conference in April, 2011, or just want to continue learning about the best practices, proven strategies and

Intellectual-Property Investor Joins NIST Advisory Group

June 7, 2011

Patrick Gallagher, director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has named Karen Kerr of Intellectual Ventures to serve on the Visiting

Mine Communications Interoperability Workshop

Thu, May 12 - Fri, May 13 2011

Mine operators are starting to deploy MSHA-approved communications and electronic tracking systems to satisfy

NIST researchers collected data following Joplin, Missouri, tornado

June 6, 2011

A massive tornado, rated category EF5 (the most powerful on the Enhanced Fujita scale), hit Joplin, Mo., on May 22, 2011. According to the U.S. Army Corps of

Defect in Graphene May Present Bouquet of Possibilities

May 24, 2011

A class of decorative, flower-like defects in the nanomaterial graphene could have potentially important effects on the material's already unique electrical and

What Is Meaningful Use?

May 2011 Many of you from the health care sector may think at first glance that this column deals with meaningful use of electronic health...

CNST Director Robert Celotta Elected Member-at-Large of the APS Forum on Industrial and Applied Physics

June 1, 2011

CNST Director Robert Celotta has been elected as a Member-at-Large of the American Physical Society (APS) Forum on Industrial and Applied Physics (FIAP). FIAP

CNST Researchers Develop Integrated Nanomechanical Sensor for Atomic Force Microscopy

June 1, 2011

The atomic force microscope (AFM) is an important tool for nanoscale surface metrology. Typical AFMs map local tip-surface interactions by scanning a flexible

Mark Stiles Elected Vice-Chair of the American Physical Society Magnetism Group

May 25, 2011

Mark Stiles, a NIST Fellow in the CNST Electron Physics Group, has been elected Vice-Chair of the American Physical Society (APS) Topical Group on Magnetism and

New Software Tool Helps Evaluate Natural Cooling Options for Buildings

May 24, 2011

A new, free software tool from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) could prove to be a breath of fresh air for architects and designers of

NIST Exhibits at 15th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference 2011

Tue, Jun 21 - Thu, Jun 23 2011

From fundamental research to practical applications and commercialization—you will find it here at the premier meeting

NIST Exhibits at 2011 BIO International Convention

Tue, Jun 28 - Thu, Jun 30 2011

The BIO International Convention is the largest global event for the biotechnology industry and attracts the biggest

Corning PC-420 Stirrer Hot-Plate

The various kinds of hot plates are randomly distributed amongst the labs.

Laurell HL Series Spin Coater

Large bowl-shaped process chamber to reduce turbulence and eliminate splash back while spin coating A seamless copolymer housing Precise and repeatable