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Social Spotlight: Engineered Cells as a Shoebox

October 19, 2024

Scientists often face a challenge in explaining their highly technical research to the general public.

It’s Not Too Late to Get Involved In Cybersecurity Career Week

October 18, 2024

Cybersecurity Career Week October 14-19, 2024 nist.gov/nice/ccw Cybersecurity Career Week is coming to a close, but there are still ways YOU can get involved

NIST Scientists Use DNA Origami on a Chip to Detect Biomolecules

October 17, 2024

Using strands of DNA to create miniature hinges that pop open or shut when binding to specific molecules, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and

Explore #CyberCareerWeek Resources

October 17, 2024

Cybersecurity Career Week October 14-19, 2024 nist.gov/nice/ccw EXPLORE CYBERSECURITY CAREER RESOURCES Explore information, activities, guides, and toolkits

NIST Releases SP 800-233, Service Mesh Proxy Models for Cloud-Native Applications

October 16, 2024

NIST has published Special Publication (SP) 800-233, Service Mesh Proxy Models for Cloud-Native Applications, which performs detailed threat analysis of the

Insights From A Cybersecurity Intern and Explore #CyberCareer Week Activities

October 16, 2024

Cybersecurity Career Week October 14-19, 2024 nist.gov/nice/ccw Meet Miles Walker, a Cybersecurity major at Hampton University. Miles completed the 2024 Summer

New Data on the Cybersecurity Workforce

October 15, 2024

Cybersecurity Career Week October 14-19, 2024 nist.gov/nice/ccw UPDATED CYBERSEEK DATA HIGHLIGHTS PERSISTENT TALENT SHORTAGE CyberSeek , a free online tool that

NIST Awards $15 Million to ASTM International to Establish Standardization Center of Excellence

October 15, 2024

The new center will support U.S. engagement in international standardization for critical and emerging technologies.

NCCoE receives recognition from Montgomery County for significant role in advancing cybersecurity awareness and education

October 15, 2024

On October 15, 2024, NIST’s National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) was presented with an official proclamation by Montgomery County Executive Mr

2025 NICE Conference and Expo Call for Proposal is Now Open!

October 15, 2024

2025 NICE Conference and Expo June 1 - 4, 2025 | Denver, Colorado The NICE 2024-25 Planning Committee is happy to announce that the Call for Proposals for NICE

Cybersecurity Career Week is Here!

October 14, 2024

Cybersecurity Career Week October 14-19, 2024 nist.gov/nice/ccw Today marks the start of Cybersecurity Career Week, an effort to promote the discovery of

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Smart New Laser Technology Can Monitor Greenhouse Gases Faster, More Sensitively

October 9, 2024

New laser technology, known as free-form dual-comb spectroscopy, quickly measures gases of interest by homing in on the most information-rich parts of a sample.

NIST Awards Up to $1.5 Million to Support Development of Regenerative Medicine Standards Curricula

October 8, 2024

The awardees will create training programs on the standards, protocols and measurements underpinning the field.

Security Property Verification by Transition Model | NIST Invites Public Comments on IR 8539

October 8, 2024

The initial public draft of NIST Internal Report (IR) 8539, Security Property Verification by Transition Model, is now available for public comment. Verifying

Cybersecurity Career Week is Quickly Approaching

October 8, 2024

NEXT WEEK! Cybersecurity Career Week October 14-19, 2024 nist.gov/nice/ccw Cybersecurity Career Week is a campaign to promote the discovery of cybersecurity

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New Polymer Technology Visualizes Shockwaves, Offering Breakthroughs in Material Science

October 7, 2024

A team of researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), University of Southern Mississippi, Arizona State University, Rensselaer

Submit Comments | Draft Report: Attribute Validation Services for Identity Management

October 7, 2024

The comment period is now open through Monday, December 2, 2024.

Metric Week 2024: Measure Up with Metric Education

October 2, 2024

National Metric Week ( October 6 to 12, 2024) is an opportunity to draw attention to the educational and economic benefits of metric system measurements

New NIST OWM Contacts System is Open for Business

October 2, 2024

The Office of Weights and Measures (OWM) Contacts System customer portal is open for business. NIST OWM officially launched the new online portal for the OWM

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2024 NIST Internship Reflections

October 1, 2024

During the summer of 2024, the NIST Physical Measurement Laboratory’s ( PML) Office of Weights and Measures ( OWM) hosted two undergraduate students through the

NIST Hosts Workshop on “Whole Community Preparedness for Smart Cities and Communities”

October 1, 2024

On 27-28 August 2024, NIST’s Smart Connected Systems Division hosted a workshop at the George H. W. Bush School of Government and Public Service in Washington D

Info Hours Presented by NIST OWM: 2024 Series Successfully Completed!

October 1, 2024

This year, NIST OWM launched a new series of Information Hours, aka “Info Hours,” as an informal forum for our customers and stakeholders to engage in

NIST Releases IR 8505, A Data Protection Approach for Cloud-Native Applications

October 1, 2024

NIST has published Internal Report (IR) 8505, A Data Protection Approach for Cloud-Native Applications, which outlines a practical framework for effective data

NIST Introduces a Meta-Framework to Strengthen Supply Chain Traceability in Critical Infrastructure Sectors

October 1, 2024

The security and stability of the United States’ national manufacturing and critical infrastructure supply chains are vital to the health, security, and growth

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2024 NCWM National Price Verification Survey

October 1, 2024

The National Council on Weights and Measures (NCWM) recently completed the 2024 National Price Verification Survey together with support from NIST OWM and

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