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Office of the Director /Chief of Staff

International and Academic Affairs Office

The International and Academic Affairs Office (IAAO) promotes U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by supporting NIST's international and academic programs in ways that enhance economic security and improve the quality of life.

The IAAO provides advice on international science and technology engagement; serves as liaison with the international science and technology community; manages NIST bilateral and multilateral cooperation; serves as the focal point for foreign visitors and associates, and oversees NIST's cooperation with academia.

BUILDING URBAN RESILIENCE

Latin America and the Caribbean is the world’s most urbanized region, where about 80 percent of the population lives in cities. By 2050, UN-Habitat predicts that the cities in the Americas will include 90 percent of the region’s population. As urbanization expands, cities are faced with a broad range of challenges that become more complex in the face of extreme events such as fires, droughts, hurricanes and floods. Strengthening the capacity of cities to respond to these threats can improve their ability to prepare for and anticipate hazards, adapt to changing conditions, withstand adverse phenomena and rapidly recover from disruptions.

To learn more, please visit the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas.

Printing with Concrete: How I Spent My Summer Vacation

"[Last] summer, I participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program at NIST. Upon being accepted, I was assigned to a project titled 'Additive Manufacturing of Cement.' I was intrigued by the title alone, as I had experience with 3-D printing—but I had not, however, worked with cement or concrete. I found this project to be a good opportunity for expanding my knowledge of materials and their applications in manufacturing. My advisor, Scott Jones, told me that he had not even studied cementitious materials until he started his Ph.D., which was reassuring to me."

Keep reading the blog post from SURF student Austin Thomas.

Topic Areas

News and Updates

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Spotlight: Meet a Mentor for Summer Undergraduates: NIST Quantum Physicist Krister Shalm

January 23, 2023

Quantum physicist Krister Shalm has a few spots in his laboratory for motivated undergrads. Do you know any STEM-centric college students who might be

NIST Visitor and Contractor Protocols for Mitigating COVID-19 Exposure on NIST Campuses

August 27, 2021

NIST is committed to protecting the health and safety of our staff and others coming onto our campuses by implementing measures consistent with guidelines from

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NIST Builds ‘Sisters in STEM’ With YWCA Code Jam

March 18, 2021

Twenty-three middle-school girls from the St. Vrain Valley School District in Longmont, Colorado, have logged on to their school tablets and laptops for a

Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Air Passengers Arriving in the United States

January 26, 2021

If you plan to travel internationally, you will need to get tested no more than 3 days before you travel by air into the United States (US) and show your

Awards

Greg Strouse, Claire Saundry and Timothy Wood Director's Award for Excellence in Administration

2022 - Director's Award for Excellence in Administration---Gregory Strouse, Claire Saundry, Timothy Wood

For the development of a research security program balancing protection of NIST activities from foreign interference with the values of open science.

2021 - Diversity, Inclusivity and Equal Employment Opportunity Award---Amy Mensch, Brandi Toliver, Jeanita Pritchett, Jenise Reyes-Rodriguez, Ashley Beasley Green, Diana Ortiz-Montalvo, Kelley Rogers, Kelly Telu, Ileana Pazos, Tara Fortier

For fostering an accessible, inclusive work environment and professional development opportunities through a volunteer effort spanning NIST campuses.

2021 - Diversity, Inclusivity and Equal Employment Opportunity Award---Jeanita Pritchett, Brandi Toliver, Kara Robinson, Chantale Denis

For enhancing outreach to promote diversity in NIST STEM programs, nurturing relationships with MSIs, and fostering engagement with diverse communities.

Contacts

Office of International and Academic Affairs

100 Bureau Drive
Mail Stop 1090
Gaithersburg, MD 20899