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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 standards of achievement and innovation resulting in significant improvements in the way capabilities are...

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 experiential education can provide, and demonstrate a commitment to sustaining such opportunities for current and...

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)

Christopher Clavin Receives ASTM E60 Sustainability Award of Recognition

ASTM’s organizational recognition for individual contributions to standards activities. Committee E60 noted exemplary committee contribution and work on sustainability standardization within ASTM.

Craig Schlenoff Receives Washington Academy of Sciences 2023 Leadership Award in Manufacturing Engineering

To recognize an individual in the government or industry for outstanding leadership in advancing science or engineering.

ACMD Seminar: Topological Shape and Data Analysis

Jeanie Schreiber Ph.D. Candidate, Dept. of Mathematical Sciences, George Mason University Tuesday, January 23, 2024, 3:00-4:00 PM ET (1:00-2...

NIST Releases easyEXPRESS – its First Official Visual Studio Code Extension

December 6, 2023

In October 2023, NIST researchers released a preview version of easyEXPRESS, a tool to help EXPRESS-based standard developers. This release also marks an...

A researcher leans close to an open boxlike device, handling small tubes and vials inside.

NIST Develops Human Urine Standard for More Accurate Diagnosis of Kidney Disease

December 7, 2023

The standard will improve clinical measurements and support decisions for diagnosing kidney disease.

Find the Match: Prefixes Game

Keywords: International System of Units, SI, metric system, unit, prefix, measurement, team, individual, game, play, collaboration, activity...

Free Energy and Advanced Sampling Simulation Toolkit (FEASST)

The Free Energy and Advanced Sampling Simulation Toolkit (FEASST) is a free, open-source, public domain software to conduct molecular and particle-based

NanoFab Tool: ABM Mask Contact Aligner

The ABM contact aligner allows users to align patterns on the front or back of a substrate and to print feature sizes down to 800 nm. The tool offers vacuum

Application Tips

Thank you for your interest in employment with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). NIST is committed to attracting...

A researcher wearing a face mask gestures to a Christmas tree set up in a metallic box with a large spotlight shining on it.

Live Christmas Trees Affect Indoor Air Chemistry, NIST Researchers Find

December 22, 2023

Many families enjoy the fresh fragrance of a real tree. That smell comes from chemicals called volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

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The forensic science disciplines exhibit wide variability regarding training, techniques, methodologies, reliability, limitations, research...

Technological Advances in Aquaculture

Marine aquaculture is the fastest-growing form of food production globally. In the United States, marine aquaculture contributes to the supply of seafood

Do the Bump: NIST Scientists Perfect Miniaturized Technique to Generate Precise Wavelengths of Visible Laser Light

November 28, 2023

In research, sometimes the bumpy path proves to be the best one. By creating tiny, periodic bumps in a miniature racetrack for light, researchers at the...

Flood protection sandbags buffer waters around flooded homes with rescue team pushing boat through flooded streets.

In National Climate Assessment, NIST Offers New Insights on Community Resilience and Adaptation

December 4, 2023

NIST researchers contributed to chapters that explore how communities can adapt to climate change while promoting the fair treatment and meaningful involvement...

Wyatt Vreeland, wearing safety goggles and standing at a lab bench.

2023 - Allen Distinguished Investigator Award---Wyatt Vreeland

Composition and Functionality of the EV Corona: Learning from Lipoproteins "In this project, researchers will investigate a recently recognized feature of extracellular vesicles (EVs) known as the “EV corona,” a layer of molecules that may imbue EVs...

Man in black jeans, black shoes, plaid shirt and khaki jacket stands in front of a banner that says Ethos Film Awards holding an award

"The AD-X2 Controversy" Documentary Wins Two NewsFest International Film Festival Awards

"The AD-X2 Controversy" documentary received the Best True Story Narrative and Best of Festival in the NewsFest International Film Festival in Santa Monica, California. The NewsFest is an event under the ETHOS festival umbrella. "The AD-X2...

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