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Spotlight: A New Wavelength of Scientific Exploration With Single-Photon Detectors

January 29, 2024

From the minuscule bindings of molecules to the far reaches of space, we’re exploring the universe around us by catching sight of the smallest particles of

NIST is Requesting Public Input on Published Strategic Plan for Smart Cities Program

January 25, 2024

The Global Community Technology Challenge (GCTC) is a U.S. smart cities and communities program led by the Smart Connected Systems Division of the National

Microwave Detectors and Multiplexing: NIST Researchers Help Astronomers Examine the Early Universe

January 24, 2024

Perched atop a high plateau in Chile’s Atacama Desert, a long-awaited observatory is beginning to take shape: the largest suite of ground-based telescopes

Cells’ Electric Fields Keep Nanoparticles at Bay, Scientists Confirm

January 23, 2024

The surprisingly strong effect could have implications for drug design and delivery.

DUE NEXT WEEK! Final Call for Comments on NICE Framework Task Statements

January 23, 2024

Refactored Task Statements The NICE Program Office has proposed updates to the NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework) Task statements to

Make a Difference: Participate in the NICE Community

January 19, 2024

We invite you to get involved! As we begin the new year, many of us are busy making resolutions and plans for the year ahead. The NICE Program Office encourages

Register Now for the FISSEA Winter Forum: February 14, 2024

January 18, 2024

Register Now for the Virtual FISSEA Winter Forum FISSEA Winter Forum February 14, 2024, 1:00pm-4:00pm ET The FISSEA Forums are quarterly meetings to provide

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NIST and NSF Award Nearly $7.1 Million to 15 Universities to Support Disaster Resilience

January 18, 2024

The grants will fund research that will improve the ability of buildings, infrastructure and communities to withstand severe natural hazards.

NIST Offers Guidance on Measuring and Improving Your Company’s Cybersecurity Program

January 17, 2024

Draft publication can help with evaluating information security efforts.

Measurement Guide for Information Security: NIST SP 800-55 Draft Volumes 1 and 2 Available for Comment

January 17, 2024

The initial public drafts (ipd) of NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-55, Measurement Guide for Information Security, Volume 1 — Identifying and Selecting

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Wear and Tear May Cause Firefighter Gear to Release More ‘Forever Chemicals’

January 16, 2024

Are firefighters at risk of increased exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in their protective clothing?

NIST Upgrades Tech for Monitoring Methane Emissions

January 16, 2024

Understanding and accurately measuring greenhouse gas emissions can help policymakers to craft better-informed policies to reduce them.

Natcast Names Deirdre Hanford as Chief Executive Officer

January 16, 2024

Natcast, the expected operator of the CHIPS for America National Semiconductor Technology Center ( NSTC ) once established, today announced that industry

NIST Welcomes Five New Members to the Industrial Advisory Committee

January 12, 2024

Today, NIST is announcing the addition of five new members to the Industrial Advisory Committee (IAC) that provides guidance to the Secretary of Commerce on a

Pre-Draft Call for Comments | Information Security Handbook: A Guide for Managers

January 9, 2024

NIST plans to update Special Publication (SP) 800-100, Information Security Handbook: A Guide for Managers, and is issuing a Pre-Draft Call for Comments to

2 Weeks Remaining to Submit Comments on Updated NICE Framework Task Statements

January 9, 2024

Refactored Task Statements The NICE Program Office has proposed updates to the NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework) Task statements to

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Saving Seconds, Saving Lives: NIST-Funded Challenge Crowns Winners in 3D Tracking Technology

January 9, 2024

The ability to pinpoint a first responder’s precise location inside a building can be a matter of life and death.

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Spotlight: Forensics Videos and App for Collecting Trace Evidence

January 8, 2024

When it comes to crime scene investigation, a lot needs to happen behind the scenes so that judges and juries can trust the validity of evidence presented at

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces CHIPS Preliminary Terms with Microchip Technology to Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience for America’s Automotive, Defense, and Aerospace Industries

January 4, 2024

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce and Microchip Technology Inc. have reached a non-binding preliminary

Office of the Director

News and Updates

Spotlight: A New Wavelength of Scientific Exploration With Single-Photon Detectors

NIST is Requesting Public Input on Published Strategic Plan for Smart Cities Program

Microwave Detectors and Multiplexing: NIST Researchers Help Astronomers Examine the Early Universe

Cells’ Electric Fields Keep Nanoparticles at Bay, Scientists Confirm

DUE NEXT WEEK! Final Call for Comments on NICE Framework Task Statements

Make a Difference: Participate in the NICE Community

Register Now for the FISSEA Winter Forum: February 14, 2024

NIST and NSF Award Nearly $7.1 Million to 15 Universities to Support Disaster Resilience

NIST Offers Guidance on Measuring and Improving Your Company’s Cybersecurity Program

Measurement Guide for Information Security: NIST SP 800-55 Draft Volumes 1 and 2 Available for Comment

Wear and Tear May Cause Firefighter Gear to Release More ‘Forever Chemicals’

NIST Upgrades Tech for Monitoring Methane Emissions

Natcast Names Deirdre Hanford as Chief Executive Officer

NIST Welcomes Five New Members to the Industrial Advisory Committee

Pre-Draft Call for Comments | Information Security Handbook: A Guide for Managers

2 Weeks Remaining to Submit Comments on Updated NICE Framework Task Statements

Saving Seconds, Saving Lives: NIST-Funded Challenge Crowns Winners in 3D Tracking Technology

Spotlight: Forensics Videos and App for Collecting Trace Evidence

Biden-Harris Administration Announces CHIPS Preliminary Terms with Microchip Technology to Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience for America’s Automotive, Defense, and Aerospace Industries

NIST Identifies Types of Cyberattacks That Manipulate Behavior of AI Systems

NIST Tool Will Make Math-Heavy Research Papers Easier to View Online

OWM Recognizes Contributions of Proficiency Testing Coordinators at RMAPs

2024 National Price Verification Survey

NIST Awards Funding to 8 Universities to Advance Standards Education

NIST Launches Exploratory Digital Twins Study

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