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NIST Special Publication on WIM Systems Used in Law Enforcement Applications

April 1, 2024

Introduction According to the 2021 Fact Sheet: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, one in five miles of U.S. highways and major roads and over 45,000 bridges

NIST Researchers Use Cellphone Compass to Measure Tiny Concentrations of Compounds Important for Human Health

April 1, 2024

Nearly every modern cellphone has a built-in compass, or magnetometer, that detects the direction of Earth’s magnetic field, providing critical information for

RAMP Up Your Program - Apply for Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development Funding Today

March 25, 2024

CYBERSECURITY EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FUNDING OPPORTUNITY NIST is pleased to announce a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support Regional

2024 Cohort of Baldrige Fellows Announced

March 21, 2024

The Baldrige Performance Excellence Program at NIST is pleased to announce the names of 18 executives who are set to begin a year-long leadership development

Staff Spotlight - Dr. Ankit Sharma

March 21, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Ankit Sharma has joined the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as an Associate (PREP) in the

February 2024 NICE Community Coordinating Council Monthly Meeting Recap

March 20, 2024

#ICYMI - Monthly Meeting Recap In case you missed it, the minutes from the February 27, 2024, NICE Community Coordinating Council meeting have been published

Mr. Kevin Stine is the Chief of the Applied Cybersecurity Division

Kevin Stine Named Director of NIST’s Information Technology Laboratory

March 20, 2024

Stine headed ITL’s Applied Cybersecurity Division, where he oversaw development of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

You’re Invited to Attend the NICE Conference Local Stakeholders’ Engagement Event!

March 18, 2024

NICE, Florida International University, and New America, in partnership with AT&T, Business Roundtable, and Tech Titans, invite you to join us for the NICE

Bullseye! NIST Devises a Method to Accurately Center Quantum Dots Within Photonic Chips

March 18, 2024

Devices that capture the brilliant light from millions of quantum dots, including chip-scale lasers and optical amplifiers, have made the transition from

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Spotlight: Test Instrument Puts Materials Under Forces at High Speeds to Mimic Many Instantaneous Situations in the Real World

March 16, 2024

This elongated test instrument, the first of its kind in the world, puts materials under two extreme conditions in fractions of seconds.

Researchers develop a new type of frequency comb that promises to further boost the accuracy of time keeping

March 14, 2024

Chip-based devices known as frequency combs, which measure the frequency of light waves with unparalleled precision, have revolutionized time keeping, the

10th Annual NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference

March 14, 2024

Mark Your Calendars! Attend the NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference in San Antonio, Texas, on December 9-10, 2024. Attend the conference to gain tools

NIST to Launch Competition for AI-Focused Manufacturing USA Institute

March 12, 2024

NIST published a Notice of Intent (NOI) in the Federal Register today.

FISSEA Conference Call For Proposals

March 11, 2024

NOW ACCEPTING SPEAKER SUBMISSIONS Priority Consideration Given to Proposals Received by March 31, 2024 at 11:59pm ET The Annual FISSEA Conference: May 14-15

Shrinking Technology, Expanding Horizons: Compact Chips Advance Precision Timing for Communications, Navigation and Other Applications

March 6, 2024

This technology shrinks a tabletop system into a chip-sized format, reducing power usage and making it more applicable for use in everyday devices.

The Access Control Rule Logic Circuit Simulation (ACRLCS) has been Updated

March 6, 2024

The latest Access Control Logic Simulation Tool (ACLST) prototype system and the research report are both available for download from the Access Control Policy

NIST to Revise Special Publication 800-38D | Galois/Counter Mode (GCM) and GMAC Block Cipher Modes

March 5, 2024

In August 2021, NIST's Crypto Publication Review Board initiated a review process for NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-38D, Recommendation for Block Cipher

Unveiling NICE Framework Components v1.0.0: Explore the Latest Updates Today!

March 5, 2024

NICE Framework Components v1.0.0 NICE Framework components version 1.0.0 comprises Work Role Categories, Work Roles, Competency Areas, and Task, Knowledge, and

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NIST to Provide Public Update on Hurricane Maria and Champlain Towers South Investigations During Advisory Committee Meeting March 6-7, 2024

March 4, 2024

The meeting will be livestreamed each day.

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