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NRC Authorizes Restart of NIST Research Reactor

March 10, 2023

NIST will soon begin a careful restart process and low-power testing.

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.

Winners Announced in First Phase of UK-US Privacy-Enhancing Technologies Prize Challenges

November 10, 2022

Winning ideas would tackle financial crime and public health emergencies.

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NIST Awards Funding to Strengthen Advanced Manufacturing for Critical and Emerging Technologies

May 12, 2022

Each award of up to $300,000 will fund projects to address national priorities such as manufacturing of critical infrastructure.

Commerce FY 2021 Tech Transfer Report Spotlights Laboratory Successes and Milestones

May 11, 2022

The report details technology transfer activities at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric

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.

NIST MEP Helps Manufacturers Respond to the Pandemic and Thrive Despite It

April 5, 2022

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), a program of the U.S. Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and

NIST Awards Funding to Strengthen Advanced Manufacturing for Microelectronics, Digital and Biomanufacturing

April 1, 2022

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded a total of $1.2 million to four

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Releases Special Inspection Report on 2021 Alert at the NIST Research Reactor

March 16, 2022

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has released a final report of its special inspection of the Feb. 3, 2021, alert at the National

Commerce Department Awards $54 Million in American Rescue Act Grants to Increase Access to Advanced Manufacturing Opportunities

February 28, 2022

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded nearly $54 million in grants for 13 high

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Feb. 18, 2022, Update: NIST Champlain Towers South Investigation Adds New Expert Team Members

February 18, 2022

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has added new experts to the National Construction Safety Team (NCST) investigating the June 24, 2021

NIST Announces Funding Opportunity for Manufacturing Centers in Kentucky, Nebraska, Rhode Island and South Dakota

January 26, 2022

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is accepting applications from eligible

Department of Commerce Seeks Internet of Things Experts for New Advisory Board

January 13, 2022

The U.S. Department of Commerce seeks qualified nominations for a new Internet of Things Advisory Board to advise the recently established Internet of Things

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DOC FY 2020 Tech Transfer Report Highlights Success in Disease Detection, Space Weather Forecasting and More

January 6, 2022

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has released the “Annual Report on Technology Transfer: Approach, Plans, Fiscal Year 2020 Activities

NIST Names Joannie Chin as Director of Its Engineering Laboratory

December 20, 2021

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has selected Joannie Chin to lead its Engineering

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NIST Names Pravina Raghavan New Director of Manufacturing Extension Partnership

December 7, 2021

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has selected Pravina Raghavan as the new director of

NIST Awards More Than $3.5 Million to High-Tech Small Businesses to Support Innovations in Manufacturing, Medical Diagnostics and More

December 7, 2021

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded more than $3.5 million in funding to 17

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NRC Authorizes Restart of NIST Research Reactor

NIST Director Laurie Locascio Elected to National Academy of Engineering

Winners Announced in First Phase of UK-US Privacy-Enhancing Technologies Prize Challenges

NIST Awards Funding to Strengthen Advanced Manufacturing for Critical and Emerging Technologies

Commerce FY 2021 Tech Transfer Report Spotlights Laboratory Successes and Milestones

Laurie Locascio Confirmed as the 17th NIST Director

NIST MEP Helps Manufacturers Respond to the Pandemic and Thrive Despite It

NIST Awards Funding to Strengthen Advanced Manufacturing for Microelectronics, Digital and Biomanufacturing

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Releases Special Inspection Report on 2021 Alert at the NIST Research Reactor

Commerce Department Awards $54 Million in American Rescue Act Grants to Increase Access to Advanced Manufacturing Opportunities

Feb. 18, 2022, Update: NIST Champlain Towers South Investigation Adds New Expert Team Members

NIST Announces Funding Opportunity for Manufacturing Centers in Kentucky, Nebraska, Rhode Island and South Dakota

Department of Commerce Seeks Internet of Things Experts for New Advisory Board

DOC FY 2020 Tech Transfer Report Highlights Success in Disease Detection, Space Weather Forecasting and More

NIST Names Joannie Chin as Director of Its Engineering Laboratory

NIST Names Pravina Raghavan New Director of Manufacturing Extension Partnership

NIST Awards More Than $3.5 Million to High-Tech Small Businesses to Support Innovations in Manufacturing, Medical Diagnostics and More

Department of Commerce Establishes Industrial Advisory Committee for Microelectronics

NIST Seeks Information on Chinese Participation in the International Standards Development Process

NIST Awards 5 Universities With Key Funding to Develop Standards Curricula in Manufacturing, Maritime Design and More

Oct. 25, 2021, Update on NIST’s Champlain Towers South Investigation

Oct. 4 Update on the NCNR: Root Cause Analysis and Safety Review Submitted to NRC

Department of Commerce Establishes National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee

NIST Establishes Expert Team to Investigate the Champlain Towers South Collapse

Aug. 11, 2021, Update on NIST’s Champlain Towers South Investigation