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New Wave: Spin Soliton Could Be a Hit in Cell Phone Communication

September 14, 2010

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have found theoretical evidence of a new way to generate the high-frequency waves used

Archaeologists routinely use radiometric dating to determine the age of materials such as ancient campfires and mammoth teeth.

Research Shows Radiometric Dating Still Reliable (Again)

September 14, 2010

Recent puzzling observations of tiny variations in nuclear decay rates have led some to question the science of using decay rates to determine the relative ages

New GSI Web site Experience Puts Product Standards on the Map

September 14, 2010

Those looking for the latest product standards-related news, regulatory developments, events and workshops around the world now can turn to the new Global

NIST Researchers Hear Puzzling New Physics from Graphene Quartet's Quantum Harmonies

September 8, 2010

GAITHERSBURG, Md. – Using a one-of-a-kind instrument designed and built at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), an international team of

NIST Data: Enabling the Technical-Basis for Evacuation Planning of High-Rise Buildings

September 14, 2010

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are stepping up the pace for designing safer building evacuations by releasing large

NIST to Host Third Annual Maryland Stem Cell Research Symposium

September 14, 2010

On Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will host the Third Annual Maryland Stem Cell Research Symposium at NIST

Pete Stewart's Birthday Commemorated

September 23, 2010

G.W. (Pete) Stewart, Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Computer Science at the University of Maryland and long-time faculty appointee in ITL's

Calibration Services: High-Dose Dosimetry

The activities described here support the application of high-dose, high-energy ionizing radiation for a variety of industrial processes. The largest

NIST Finalizes Initial Set of Smart Grid Cyber Security Guidelines

September 2, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued today its first Guidelines for Smart Grid Cyber Security, which includes

16 Organizations Chosen to Receive Site Visits for 2010 Baldrige Award

September 10, 2010

The Panel of Judges for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest recognition for organizational performance excellence, has selected 16

Understanding Internet Performance from the User Perspective Project

To develop measurement and metrics to quantify performance of the Internet from the Customer viewpoint, NIST/ITL joined Cross Industry Working Team (XIWT)

Broadband Large-Scale Modeling for Wireless

Large signal descriptions are now required as wireless networks are pushed beyond the limits of linear analysis. The complexity of the resulting problems demand

Research on Statistical Methods Project

Since the formation of the Statistical Engineering Division in 1947, division staff, through their interdisciplinary research with NIST scientists and engineers

Measurement Services (SRMs and Calibrations)

Measurement services support the NIST Standard Reference Materials Program (SRMs), NIST calibration services, and NIST Standard Reference Datasets. This project

Statistical Process Monitoring for Autocorrelated Data Project

Develop statistical approaches to monitor process mean, process variability, and process capability indices for autocorrelated data.

Key Comparisons and International Interlaboratory Studies Project

Interlaboratory studies have long been used to ensure measurement capability for commerce since accurate measurements are necessary for assessing product

NIST/SEMATECH Engineering Statistics Handbook

The NIST/SEMATECH e-Handbook of Statistical Methods is a Web-based book written to help scientists and engineers incorporate statistical methods into their work

Strategies for Testing Embedded Software

This is a competence project to investigate new testing strategies for embedded software. The potential customers are US electronic instrument manufactures

Statistical Education Project

Since the inception of the Statistical Engineering Division by Churchill Eisenhart in 1947, education and training of the NIST staff has been a core component

Bayesian Metrology Project

During the past decade with increased computing power and new research developments, Bayesian statistical methods have become practical in diverse areas of

Wanted: Expert Reviewers for 2008 Baldrige Award

November 8, 2007

Each year the Baldrige National Quality Program recruits experts from businesses, education organizations, health care providers, nonprofits and other groups to

Quantum Computation and Simulation with Neutral Atoms

Quantum information processing seeks to use the features of quantum physics to accomplish otherwise intractable computational tasks. The two main thrusts of

'Combinatorial' Approach Squashes Software Bugs Faster, Cheaper

December 12, 2007

A team of computer scientists and mathematicians from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University of Texas, Arlington is

Staff from the Department of Homeland Security participate in a hands-on exercise as part of the SED short course on experiment design.

Short Courses

Statistical Engineering Division staff members offer short courses at NIST, at conferences open to the public, and at other government agencies. The courses

Using Geodesics in Cell Cytometry

This statistical application involves determining the similarity of cell populations based on comparing cell shapes.

ANSI/NIST-ITL Standard Profiles and Implementations

The following are some of the application profiles based on the ANSI/NIST-ITL standard. These profiles allow organizations to specify which...

ANSI/NIST-ITL Standard Presentations and Documents for 2007/2008 Versions

XML & Mobile ID XML & Mobile ID Workshop Presentations: XML MobileID XML Terms and Concepts Primer Susan Malaika, IBM Goals of the Workshop...

ANSI/NIST-ITL Standard History

The first version of the standard, ANSI/NBS-ICST 1-1986 was published by NIST (formerly the National Bureau of Standards) in 1986. It was a...

ANSI/NIST-ITL and the Canvass Method

ANSI provides and administers the only recognized system in the United States for establishing standards - no matter what their origin - as...

Tunable Compression of Wind Tunnel Data

Measurements of pressures exerted by wind on buildings, as are made in wind-tunnel tests involving model buildings instrumented with pressure taps, are an

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