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NIST’s GCTC Paving Way for Electric Buses, Electric Truck Charging, and More

June 1, 2023

NIST’s Global Community Technology Challenge (GCTC) is a collaboration platform that brings together cities, communities, industry, academic, and government...

NIST’s GCTC Leaders and Member Cities Participate in Smart City Workshop at the Western Hemisphere Cities Summit of the Americas

June 1, 2023

On 25 April 2023, NIST and city leaders of the NIST Global Community Technology Challenge (GCTC) led a discussion of smart technologies and best practices at...

University, NIST Researchers Develop Strategy for Cutting Home HVAC Electricity Costs

June 1, 2023

To help reduce electricity consumption and its costs, university and NIST researchers proposed a strategy for controlling residential heating, ventilation, and...

Making CPS Modeling Easier and Reusable – University, NIST Researchers Propose a Way

June 1, 2023

Large cyber-physical systems (CPS), in which operational technology systems monitor and control the physical environment, such as through services deployed for...

ACMD Seminar: Parity Based Statistics, Extreme Value Theory and the Bible of Mathematics

Andrew Rukhin Statistical Engineering Division, ITL, NIST Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, 1:00-2:00 PM ET (11:00 AM-12:00 PM MT) A video of this...

NIST, University Researchers Develop Algorithm for Optimizing Large Network Performance

June 1, 2023

Large systems, such as telecommunication networks and electric power grids, are becoming more complex. They often consist of subsystems that use different...

Got Digital Gaps in the Manufacturing Enterprise? NIST Engineer Offers Tools to Find Them

June 1, 2023

Companies increasingly seek to use the Model-Based Definition methodology, which enables Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) files to not only capture a part’s...

NIST Engineer Offers a Way to Realize the Digital Thread in Manufacturing

June 1, 2023

In May 2023, CIMdata sponsored the 2023 PLM Roadmap & PDT conference, which focused on advancing an understanding of the Digital Thread – moving product...

NIST Researcher Proposes Logistics Modeling for Complex Systems Design to OMG

June 1, 2023

NIST’s Raphael Barbau recently presented research on modeling logistics aiding design of complex systems to a standards organization, Object Management Group...

OMG Approves NIST-aided Complex Systems Modeling Upgrade for Public Review

June 1, 2023

The standards development organization, Object Management Group (OMG), recently began seeking public comments on a major upgrade to its Systems Modeling...

AI Can Accurately Predict Potentially Fatal Cardiac Events in Firefighters

July 11, 2023

Training a machine-learning model with real-life data from firefighters was key.

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Spotlight: The Runaway Hit for Software Testing

June 30, 2023

It’s a research tool that helps test software more effectively than ever before — including the software that helps keep cars and airplanes operating safely.

New York State Annual Weights and Measures Association Meeting and Training School

June 30, 2023

NIST OWM had the opportunity and pleasure to attend the New York State Annual Weights and Measures Association and Training School the week of June 12-16, held...

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NIST OWM’s Informal Learning Resources

June 30, 2023

A few months ago, NIST OWM reached out to state weights and measures directors for their input on OWM’s “informal learning resources.” Through a series of...

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Our Digital Future in Legal Metrology: Lessons Learned from the International Conference of Weighing

June 30, 2023

On April 24-26, 2023 the European Weighing Industry Association ( CECIP) organized the first meeting of the International Conference of Weighing (ICW) in...

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Weigh-In-Motion Scale Systems: Protecting the Nation’s Aging Infrastructure

Adhering to the commercial vehicle maximum weight limits established by state and federal authorities is critically important to protect our aging road

NIST OWM Strategic Plan

June 30, 2023

As the NIST OWM Chief, I am very pleased to announce the completion and launch of the OWM Strategic Plan (FY2023 – FY2027). OWM has a long-standing history in U...

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Measurement Science for Additive Manufacturing

Tue, Oct 10 - Thu, Oct 12 2023

Background A 2012 NIST workshop gathered leaders from industry, academia, and government to help identify priority

2023 ASPIRE Prize U.S. Winner - Nicole Yunger Halpern

Nicole Yunger Halpern is an emerging young leader in the reconciliation and mutual strengthening of the concepts of thermodynamics and quantum physics, which can now be explored in unprecedented experimental detail. Her work ranges from quantum...

Read more about Price Verification FAQs

Read more about Packaging and Labeling Requirements FAQs

National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee Releases First Report

June 22, 2023

NAIAC’s work supports the Biden-Harris administration’s ongoing efforts to advance a comprehensive approach to AI-related risks and opportunities.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces New NIST Public Working Group on AI

June 22, 2023

The group will build on NIST’s Risk Management Framework to tackle risks of rapidly advancing generative AI.

Standards for Tracking PFAS Contaminants

June 22, 2023

Aqueous film forming foams (AFFFs) containing PFAS have been used since the 1960s for fire control and training for aviation crash and jet fuel spills at...

Read more about MEP National Network Workforce Programs, Services and Trainings

The MEP National Network^TM, with 51 MEP Centers located in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, offers workforce services and resources that address every stage of the employee lifecycle. The talent shortage and skills gap has reached a critical level for manufacturing companies and the MEP National Network is here to help. Below you will find a guide to workforce related programs in every state and Puerto Rico offered by MEP Centers.

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2023 - Best Review Award Published in 2022---Clay Davis, Goncalo Gouveia, Christina Jones, Katrice Lippa, and Tracey Schock

" Reference Materials for MS-based Untargeted Metabolomics and Lipidomics: A Review by the Metabolomics Quality Assurance and Quality Control Consortium (mQACC) ", Metabolomics volume 18, Article number: 24 (2022), was recently awarded the 2023 Best...

Gaithersburg

NIST’s GCTC Paving Way for Electric Buses, Electric Truck Charging, and More

NIST’s GCTC Leaders and Member Cities Participate in Smart City Workshop at the Western Hemisphere Cities Summit of the Americas

University, NIST Researchers Develop Strategy for Cutting Home HVAC Electricity Costs

Making CPS Modeling Easier and Reusable – University, NIST Researchers Propose a Way

ACMD Seminar: Parity Based Statistics, Extreme Value Theory and the Bible of Mathematics

NIST, University Researchers Develop Algorithm for Optimizing Large Network Performance

Got Digital Gaps in the Manufacturing Enterprise? NIST Engineer Offers Tools to Find Them

NIST Engineer Offers a Way to Realize the Digital Thread in Manufacturing

NIST Researcher Proposes Logistics Modeling for Complex Systems Design to OMG

OMG Approves NIST-aided Complex Systems Modeling Upgrade for Public Review

AI Can Accurately Predict Potentially Fatal Cardiac Events in Firefighters

Spotlight: The Runaway Hit for Software Testing

New York State Annual Weights and Measures Association Meeting and Training School

NIST OWM’s Informal Learning Resources

Our Digital Future in Legal Metrology: Lessons Learned from the International Conference of Weighing

Weigh-In-Motion Scale Systems: Protecting the Nation’s Aging Infrastructure

NIST OWM Strategic Plan

Measurement Science for Additive Manufacturing

2023 ASPIRE Prize U.S. Winner - Nicole Yunger Halpern

National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee Releases First Report

Biden-Harris Administration Announces New NIST Public Working Group on AI

Standards for Tracking PFAS Contaminants

2023 - Best Review Award Published in 2022---Clay Davis, Goncalo Gouveia, Christina Jones, Katrice Lippa, and Tracey Schock

David Vasko

Gail Friedberg Rottenstrich

Former Advisory Board Member: Beth Bafford