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The 2025 NIST–University Research Summit, hosted by NIST International and Academic Affairs Office (IAAO), will bring together university representatives, faculty, students, and NIST researchers. This two-day event aims to accelerate joint advances in measurement science, standards, and emerging technologies.
Attendees will have the opportunity to showcase technical research projects and innovative methodologies that align with NIST's high-priority research thrusts: topics include artificial intelligence, quantum information science, additive manufacturing, advanced communications, advanced materials, and bioengineering. NIST staff will share insights into future research directions and engage in discussions about research priorities. Simultaneously, university teams will exchange innovative research ideas for potential collaborations, forging new partnerships to advance U.S. leadership in science and technology.
The Summit's interdisciplinary format is designed to foster a vibrant interchange of ideas, equip participants with new partnership concepts, and lay the groundwork for sustained NIST–University research collaborations.
Agenda coming soon
Courtyard Gaithersburg Washingtonian Center
Dates Available: August 13-15, 2025
Rate: 144.00 USD per night (rate includes complimentary hot breakfast and transportation services to/from NIST)
Last Day to Book : Friday, August 15, 2025
Book your group rate for the 2025 NIST-University Research Summit
Visitor Access Requirement:
- For Non-US Citizens: Please have your valid passport for photo identification.*
- For US Permanent Residents: Please have your green card for photo identification.*
- For US Citizens: Please have your state-issued driver's license. Regarding Real-ID requirements, all states are in compliance or have an extension through May 2025.*
NIST also accepts other forms of federally issued identification in lieu of a state-issued driver's license, such as a valid passport, passport card, DOD's Common Access Card (CAC), Veterans ID, Federal Agency HSPD-12 IDs, and Military Dependents ID.
*Use of apps, physical photocopies, and/or digital screenshots of your ID, Passport or Green card will not be accepted.