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NIST, University Researchers Offer Model for Minimizing Large Networks' Cybersecurity Costs

February 18, 2022

Large networks are often comprised of interdependent subsystems, such as information, communication, and power systems, which may make them vulnerable to

Request for Information about Evaluating and Improving Cybersecurity Resources: The Cybersecurity Framework and Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management

NIST has issued a Request for Information (RFI) in the Federal Register to gather information about evaluating and improving cybersecurity...

2021.10 UTAC Conference, Guardian Centers, Perry, GA

October 4-8, 2021 Guardian Centers Responder Training Facility Perry, GA Summary Site Overview Open Test Lane Open Scenario: Wide Area...

NIST Researchers Link Cutting-Edge Gravity Research to Safer Operation of Construction Cranes

February 17, 2022

In the beginning, all that Stephan Schlamminger wanted to do was to write down an equation that would help him obtain a more precise value for G, the

AVS-NSTD Nanotechnology Recognition Award - Alex Liddle

For his contribution to the AVS, NSTD, and the field of nanotechnology.

VTTI, NIST Provide Tool for Quantifying Automated Driving Conditions

February 16, 2022

A new online tool, the Operational Design Domain Element Quantification Prototype, was developed and made available for use by Virginia Tech Transportation

NIST Researchers Receive Award for Manufacturing Cybersecurity Guidelines, Achieving Wider Use

February 15, 2022

On January 12, 2022, NIST presented the Department of Commerce Bronze Medal to Keith Stouffer, Timothy Zimmerman, CheeYee Tang, Michael Pease, and Jeffrey

Evidential Statistics

Goal: To provide a thorough understanding of the uncertainty associated with scientific measurements or analytical techniques and a context...

Dr. Ram D. Sriram Elected to the 2022 Class of the AIMBE College of Fellows

The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has announced the election of Ram Sriram, Chief, Software and Systems

5802 Fundamentals of Metrology

Mon, Aug 22 - Fri, Aug 26 2022

The 5 day Fundamentals of Metrology seminar is an intensive course that introduces participants to the concepts of

5801 Mass Metrology Seminar

Mon, Aug 1 - Fri, Aug 12 2022

The Mass Metrology Seminar is a two-week, "hands-on" seminar. It incorporates approximately 30 percent lectures and 70

5800 Software Verification and Validation

Thu, Jul 28 - Thu, Aug 18 2022

Session I (July 28, 2022) and Session II (August 18, 2022) These two 2 hour sessions on Software Verification and

5799 Advanced Mass Seminar

Mon, Jul 11 - Thu, Jul 21 2022

The 9-day, hands-on Advanced Mass calibration seminar focuses on the comprehension and application of the advanced mass

5798 State Laboratory Annual Submission Process

Thu, Jul 7 2022, 2:00 - 4:00pm EDT

The State Laboratory Annual Submission Process webinar provides guidance on how to successfully submit all required

5796 Contract Review

Thu, Jun 23 2022, 2:00 - 4:00pm EDT

This 2-hour webinar will introduce the fundamentals of contract review that are necessary to meet customer expectations

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Businesses Run by Minorities, Women and Vets Disproportionately Affected by Pandemic, NIST, NOAA Study Finds

February 14, 2022

By many measures, 2020 — a year dominated by an emerging pandemic and overrun with natural disasters — was bad for business. A multitude of variables affected

5795 Calibration Certificate Evaluation

Thu, May 26 2022, 2:00 - 4:00pm EDT

This 2-hour webinar will introduce concepts necessary to successfully implement ISO/IEC 17025:2017 compliant calibration

5797 Fundamentals of Metrology

Mon, Jun 27 - Fri, Jul 1 2022

The 5-day Fundamentals of Metrology seminar is an intensive course that introduces participants to the concepts of

Quantum Networks at NIST: Glossary

Cluster state Entanglement Fidelity Fock state Nitrogen-vacancy center (NV-center) Nonclassical (quantum) light Photon number statistics...

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John Marino Honored with Hillebrand Prize

John Marino is recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of biophysical characterization by high-resolution NMR and

Partnerships, Opportunities, Collaborations and Licensing in Quantum networks

The quantum network project is a result of both internal and external collaborative work. As such, we are heavily engaging with the emerging...

Web-Based Tools for Quantum Networks

NIST develops new measurement techniques that can be useful for quantum network development. Here we provide links to algorithms and...

Quantum Network Metrology

Quantum network devices face a set of requirements defined by laws of quantum physics. These requirements are unique to quantum...

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Network Function

Network management Like a classical network, a quantum network needs to be managed and controlled to properly function. NIST is developing...

Hybrid Optical Device Captures Light for Longer Periods of Time in a Tiny Region

February 9, 2022

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and their colleagues have significantly improved the ability of a type of optical

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Spotlight: Ana Barrios Is Listening to Her Gut and Replicating Yours

January 18, 2022

Gut reactions — NIST postdoctoral researcher Ana Barrios is preparing a cell-based model of the human gut for future animal-free experiments with nanoplastics

5794 Volume Metrology Seminar

Mon, May 9 - Fri, May 13 2022

The 5-day OWM Volume Metrology Seminar is designed to enable metrologists to apply fundamental measurement concepts to

Applications of Quantum Networks

A fully functional quantum internet paired with large-scale quantum computers will open numerous possibilities for science and security as...

Connecting Quantum Network Nodes

Optically connecting remote nodes with quantum functionality paves the path toward more ambitious regional, national, and, ultimately...

Transducers

Future distributed quantum computing networks will likely use different technologies and materials to implement particular processes such as...

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