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Physical Measurement Laboratory

Office of Weights and Measures

News and Updates

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Graphic with dates of 2023 Metric Week

Metric Week 2023: Seven Days of SI Fun

National Metric Week (October 8 to 14, 2023) is an opportunity to underscore the usefulness of metric system measurements, formally known as the International
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Women in Weights and Measures

NIST OWM is pleased to be participating in the new Women in Weights and Measures panel session at the 108th NCWM Annual Meeting this month. This concept was
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NIST OWM Strategic Plan

As the NIST OWM Chief, I am very pleased to announce the completion and launch of the OWM Strategic Plan (FY2023 – FY2027) . OWM has a long-standing history in
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NIST OWM’s Informal Learning Resources

A few months ago, NIST OWM reached out to state weights and measures directors for their input on OWM’s “informal learning resources.” Through a series of
"The SI is not a static convention, but evolves following developments in the science of measurement" BIPM SI Brochure (9th Edition)

SI Prefix Progress

In December 2022, the BIPM SI Brochure (9 th Edition, December 2022, V2.01) was published to include the four new International System of Units (SI) prefixes
Otto Warnlof

Remembering Otto Warnlof

Byline: Tina G. Butcher I was very sad to hear that Otto Warnlof, a longtime friend and former NIST colleague recently passed away at age 98. I have fond
Dr. Michael Nelson

OWM Welcomes New Detailee, Mike Nelson

Mike joins OWM with a wealth of standards development experience and expertise in metrology he has gained during a NIST career that began in 2010. Initially a