Skip to main content

NOTICE: Due to a lapse in annual appropriations, most of this website is not being updated. Learn more.

Form submissions will still be accepted but will not receive responses at this time. Sections of this site for programs using non-appropriated funds (such as NVLAP) or those that are excepted from the shutdown (such as CHIPS and NVD) will continue to be updated.

U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

2023 Gold Medal Award

AWARD CITATION

Dr. Whetstone is recognized for his outstanding leadership of the NIST Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Measurements Program, and development of Urban Testbeds in Indianapolis, Los Angeles Megacity, and the Northeast Corridor of the U.S. to document GHG emissions in urban environments, which account for more than 70% of global GHG emissions.  He has led research programs to improve the accuracy of GHG measurements in the atmosphere and the reliability and credibility of GHG emission measurements, and led international efforts to expand such programs globally and document the impact of mitigation efforts.

INDIVIDUAL AWARD

James Whetstone

Supervisory Physical Scientist
Laboratory Programs, Special Programs Office
Was this page helpful?