At the end of the Southeast Measurement Assurance Program (SEMAP) event, NIST/OWM will provide an abbreviated Fundamental of Metrology training event for students who successfully completed the interim online Fundamentals and LAP Problems Preparation Course. This is a 2.5 days (approximately 20 hr) GAP Interim starting after lunch on Thursday of SEMAP and WRAP events ONLY. The online session will be REVIEW ONLY and the applications modules will be partially covered. Topics will be covered using a variety of measurement disciplines, laboratory measurements, and case studies so that the participants will be able to apply the concepts to any measurement discipline upon completion. Topics are covered in a mixture of training styles including lecture, hands-on exercises, case studies and discussion.
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Several notebooks and course materials will be provided.
Successfully completed the interim online Fundamentals and LAP Problems Preparation Course.
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Successful completion requires that participants fully participate in all classroom and laboratory exercises, turn in or present accurate work assignments, and be present for the entire course. There will also be a Final Exam on the last day of the class. The Final Exam and Final Calibration Certificate each contribute equal value to the final grade; the final grade also includes class participation and laboratory exercises. A passing grade on all portions is required to obtain a training certificate that indicates “successful completion” (e.g., getting a 100 percent on the final is not an excuse to participate minimally in the classroom and laboratory.) Successful completion qualifies the participant to participate in the Mass and Volume seminars, though those may have additional prerequisites.
*Homework note: students generally report taking one to two hours for homework each night.
State laboratory personnel who have responsibilities for developing, implementing, and/or improving the quality management system in their laboratory as well as those who are seeking OWM recognition and/or accreditation or improvements to support recognition/accreditation.
The registration fee for non-SEMAP members is $175.00. Specific details about registration and lodging information are in the SEMAP Registration: https://www.swma.org/events.
Georgia Harris, Isabel Chavez Baucom, Micheal Hicks, and Elizabeth Koncki
Email: isabel.chavez.baucom [at] nist.gov (isabel[dot]chavez[dot]baucom[at]nist[dot]gov)
Registered participants will need to bring a 10-digit scientific calculator to use during this seminar. Participants MUST be familiar with the use of the hand-held scientific calculator. Additionally, use of a laptop or tablet PC is required to succeed in the seminar. Participants must have access to Microsoft Word and Excel (version 2010 or newer are acceptable) and be able to open and use template Excel workbooks that will be provided on either CD-ROM or USB media. Participants must be able to save/store files to USB media devices or CD-RW to facilitate printing and turning in homework assignments; if not able to use USB media, participants must be able to connect their laptop to a printing device by cable or BlueTooth and be able to upload files to a secure Google Drive.
NIST Office of Weights and Measures and
Kentucky Regulations and Inspections
Hotel Name & Address: Double Tree Suites Lexington, 2601 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40509
Code/link for registration: SEMAP (There is no link for hotel reservations, you must call them)
Last day to book: March 10, 2022
Special group rate (Federal per diem): $110.00 plus tax
Event Registration: www.hilton.com/en/hotels/lexrrdt-doubletree-suites-lexington/
After you are on the website, select the dates for the SEMAP block, March 27-31, 2022 click on “Check Rooms & Rates”. It will take you to the next page.
Under “Select a Room” there will be a few options to choose from. Select “Special Rates”. When the “Special Rate” box opens up, enter SEM in the Group Code box, then click on update. The group page will appear, and you can continue making your reservations.
You can also reserve your room by calling the hotel reservation line at 1-800-262-3774.