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CAISI Evaluation of DeepSeek AI Models Finds Shortcomings and Risks

September 30, 2025

The Center for AI Standards and Innovation at NIST evaluated several leading models from DeepSeek, an AI company based in the People’s Republic of China.

Plans to Reduce the Deer Population on the NIST Campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland

March 6, 2025

The NIST campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, coyotes and more than 65 species of birds. To sustainably

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NIST Funds Climate Measurements Center of Excellence at the University of Vermont

September 20, 2024

The agreement includes an award of $2.7 million appropriated by Congress for this purpose.

Plans to Reduce the Deer Population on the NIST Campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland

December 19, 2023

The NIST campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, coyotes and more than 65 species of birds. To sustainably

Department of Commerce to Undertake Key Responsibilities in Historic Artificial Intelligence Executive Order

October 30, 2023

Experts at NIST will lead technical work on AI safety for the U.S. government.

NIST Director Locascio Led Successful Cybersecurity Business Development Mission to Taiwan

October 12, 2023

The delegation included 13 U.S. cybersecurity companies.

NIST Director Laurie E. Locascio to Lead Cybersecurity Business Development Mission to Taiwan

September 13, 2023

Between Sept. 18-20, Laurie E. Locascio, director of the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), will lead a

NIST Seeks Input on Implementation of National Standards Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technology

September 7, 2023

The strategy promotes technologically sound standards that help American industry compete internationally on a level playing field.

NIST Delivers Report on American Competitiveness in Critical High-Tech Industries

August 17, 2023

The American COMPETE Act report analyzes economic impact, supply chain vulnerabilities, and policy recommendations.

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Former NIST Director Lewis Branscomb Connected the Curiosity of Scientists With the Needs of the Nation

July 26, 2023

Described as "one of the fathers of publicly funded research in the U.S.,” Branscomb died in May at 96 years old.

Ray Kammer, Who Led NIST to the Start of the 21st Century, Dies at 76

July 5, 2023

Kammer led a successful push to modernize the agency’s laboratory facilities.

NIST Director Laurie Locascio Elected to National Academy of Engineering

February 8, 2023

The recognition is one of the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer.

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Spotlight: Meet a Mentor for Summer Undergraduates: NIST Quantum Physicist Krister Shalm

January 23, 2023

Quantum physicist Krister Shalm has a few spots in his laboratory for motivated undergrads. Do you know any STEM-centric college students who might be

U.S. Department of Commerce Appoints First Members to Industrial Advisory Committee

September 29, 2022

The recently established committee will advise on CHIPS for America R&D efforts.

The Department of Justice, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and National Institute of Standards and Technology Withdraw 2019 Standards-Essential Patents (SEP) Policy Statement

June 8, 2022

The withdrawal “best serves the interests of innovation and competition,” conclude the three agencies.

Laurie Locascio Confirmed as the 17th NIST Director

April 19, 2022

“I am excited to return to NIST — an agency with such an impactful mission filled with brilliant, dedicated public servants,” said Locascio.

Department of Commerce Establishes Industrial Advisory Committee for Microelectronics

December 1, 2021

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Commerce Department has established a high-level committee to advise the United States government on matters related to microelectronics

NIST Visitor and Contractor Protocols for Mitigating COVID-19 Exposure on NIST Campuses

August 27, 2021

NIST is committed to protecting the health and safety of our staff and others coming onto our campuses by implementing measures consistent with guidelines from

NIST Builds ‘Sisters in STEM’ With YWCA Code Jam

March 18, 2021

Twenty-three middle-school girls from the St. Vrain Valley School District in Longmont, Colorado, have logged on to their school tablets and laptops for a

NIST to Host a Community Meeting to Answer Questions from our Neighbors

February 9, 2021

In response to community requests, NIST will be holding a virtual meeting for its Gaithersburg, Md., campus neighbors to discuss the February 3, 2021, alert at

Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Air Passengers Arriving in the United States

January 26, 2021

If you plan to travel internationally, you will need to get tested no more than 3 days before you travel by air into the United States (US) and show your

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News and Updates

CAISI Evaluation of DeepSeek AI Models Finds Shortcomings and Risks

Plans to Reduce the Deer Population on the NIST Campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland

NIST Funds Climate Measurements Center of Excellence at the University of Vermont

Plans to Reduce the Deer Population on the NIST Campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Department of Commerce to Undertake Key Responsibilities in Historic Artificial Intelligence Executive Order

NIST Director Locascio Led Successful Cybersecurity Business Development Mission to Taiwan

NIST Director Laurie E. Locascio to Lead Cybersecurity Business Development Mission to Taiwan

NIST Seeks Input on Implementation of National Standards Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technology

NIST Delivers Report on American Competitiveness in Critical High-Tech Industries

Former NIST Director Lewis Branscomb Connected the Curiosity of Scientists With the Needs of the Nation

Ray Kammer, Who Led NIST to the Start of the 21st Century, Dies at 76

NIST Director Laurie Locascio Elected to National Academy of Engineering

Spotlight: Meet a Mentor for Summer Undergraduates: NIST Quantum Physicist Krister Shalm

U.S. Department of Commerce Appoints First Members to Industrial Advisory Committee

The Department of Justice, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and National Institute of Standards and Technology Withdraw 2019 Standards-Essential Patents (SEP) Policy Statement

Laurie Locascio Confirmed as the 17th NIST Director

Department of Commerce Establishes Industrial Advisory Committee for Microelectronics

NIST Visitor and Contractor Protocols for Mitigating COVID-19 Exposure on NIST Campuses

NIST Builds ‘Sisters in STEM’ With YWCA Code Jam

NIST to Host a Community Meeting to Answer Questions from our Neighbors

Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Air Passengers Arriving in the United States

NIST Awards Nearly $4 Million to Support Metals-Based Additive Manufacturing

NIST Honors Staff During 47th Annual Awards Ceremony

NIST Unveils New Laboratory Building for Improved National Radiation Measurements

NIST Celebrates Earth Day with a Massive New Solar Energy Array

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