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Taking Measure

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Mattie Watson

Mattie just completed her sophomore year at George Washington University, where she is pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. Before becoming a NIST SURF student, she researched the kinematics of sea lion flippers, fabricating waveguides and grating couplers, and additive manufacturing of semiconductor materials. Mattie loves the television show “Parks and Recreation,” and it’s her dream to someday get waffles with Amy Poehler.

Man and woman in lab gear in front of computer screen in clean room

A NanoFabulous Student Research Opportunity

July 5, 2016

If I told you my job required a hair net, a “bunny suit,” and a million-dollar piece of equipment, would you have any idea what I do? Do I sound like a mad

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Taking Measure is the official blog of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

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