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ACMD Seminar: Optimization Based Deep Neural Networks with Applications

Harbir Antil George Mason University Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 3:00 PM EST (1:00 PM MST) A video of this talk is available to NIST staff in...

2021 APS Fellow - Alexander Kramida

For developing highly effective methods for uncertainty quantification, and for the evaluation of atomic spectroscopic data and its

Vivek M. Prabhu Named APS Fellow

For fundamental insight into the chain conformation, structure, phase separation, and interfaces of polyelectrolytes enabled by light and

Aaron Gilad Kusne Named APS Fellow

For pioneering work on applications of machine learning for automated delineation of materials phase diagrams, and for the development of

A woman in a face mask works at a laptop behind a curving prototype robot arm.

Spotlight: Jennifer Case and Soft Robots, the New Bots on the Block

October 12, 2021

Through squishy and flexible materials and systems of cords and cables, robots can pull off some of the remarkable body movements that animals like octopuses

NIST’s AI “Secret Sauce” Explained in Podcast

October 15, 2021

“Learn what makes NIST's 'secret sauce' for impactful work” in AI. That’s how the “In AI We Trust” podcast series characterized a recent podcast discussion with

Strengthening U.S. Manufacturing: Manufacturing USA and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership

This infographic highlights how Manufacturing USA ® and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership support U.S. manufacturers. Both are public...

NanoFab Tool: Oxford PlasmaPro 100 Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Dielectric Etcher

The Oxford PlasmaPro100 ICP dielectric etcher is a system that allows anisotropic etching of silicon oxide and silicon nitride. The tool is equipped with

A high-tech city with smart devices around crowds of people

Smart Infrastructure and Manufacturing

Today’s infrastructure and manufacturing rely on communication and sensing networks for the transfer of actionable information using technology to make critical

Core Network Technologies

Robust core networks are critical infrastructure in an economy that relies on the exchange of digital information. New technologies, now in research and

NIST, Collaborators Develop Sensitive New Way of Detecting Transistor Defects

October 7, 2021

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and collaborators have devised and tested a new, highly sensitive method of detecting

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Benchmark Scientific Roto-Therm Plus H2024 Incubated Tube Rotator with Adjustable Speed

Benchmark Scientific’s new Roto-Therm H2024 Plus rotating mixer is suitable for an array of laboratory applications including resuspension, protein binding

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AR200 Refractometer meter

Reichert AR200 Digital Handheld Refractometer has the capability to measure RefractiveIndex (nD) of liquid solutions to a precision of +/- 0.0001 or % Solids

2021 AVS Fellow - Robert Ilic

For creation of a revolutionary GDSII CAD design program and fundamental contributions to the understanding of surface functionalization

A man in a white lab coat and black face mask (Jeffrey Herrera) stands near a wall of protective equipment like long gloves.

Spotlight: Jeffrey Herrera’s Journey Into Science and Safety

October 4, 2021

Jeffrey Herrera is one of NIST’s health physicists, ensuring our ability to safely use radioactive materials for research and supporting radiation safety

Biography of Dr. Anthony M. Johnson

(Term expires October 3, 2024) Anthony M. Johnson, Director of the Center for Advanced Studies in Photonics Research (CASPR), Professor of...

Oct. 4 Update on the NCNR: Root Cause Analysis and Safety Review Submitted to NRC

October 4, 2021

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has submitted two reports and supplemental information on the Feb. 3

Ron Ross to Receive 2021 Retired General Michael V. Hayden Lifetime Leadership Award

For distinguished contributions to the advancement and strength of the US federal cybersecurity community.

A Proclamation on National Manufacturing Day, 2021

September 30, 2021

On National Manufacturing Day, we celebrate all that is made in America and recognize the importance of our Nation’s manufacturers to every aspect of our lives

Comments Received on Four Principles of Explainable Artificial Intelligence (NISTIR 8312 DRAFT)

Comments Received on Four Principles of Explainable Artificial Intelligence ( NISTIR 8312 DRAFT) Final Paper: Four Principles of Explainable...

Department of Commerce Kicks Off New Job Quality Initiative to Help Ensure that Economic Recovery is Built on Quality Jobs

October 1, 2021

This week, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Deputy Secretary Don Graves hosted the convening of national experts to officially launch the Department