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Selected Procedures for Volumetric Calibrations

March 16, 2012
Author(s)
Georgia L. Harris
This NIST IR of Selected Publications has been compiled as an interim update for a number of Good Laboratory Practices, Good Measurement Practices, and Standard Operating Procedures for Volume Calibrations. These procedures are updates to procedures that

PROFICIENCY TESTING IN U.S. STATE WEIGHTS AND MEASURES LABORATORIES

June 21, 2011
Author(s)
Elizabeth Benham, Georgia L. Harris, Val R. Miller
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Weights and Measures Division (WMD) manages a program for State Weights and Measures laboratories that includes: 1) laboratory Recognition following ISO/IEC 17025:2005 [1, 8] and sponsorship of

Train the Trainer: Did they Learn? Who Cares?

January 31, 2011
Author(s)
Georgia L. Harris
As metrologists, we think we are good (even expert) at measurements. But, our subject matter expertise is most often in the world of science, and not necessarily in the world of education. There are a number of aspects of measuring training that we could

Converting Technical Content to Training Material

July 28, 2010
Author(s)
Georgia L. Harris, Dana S. Leaman
This paper provides the basis for an interactive mini tutorial and covers how to convert technical content to training materials. It includes: defining the audience, writing learning objectives, designing content and activities to achieve objectives

Train the Trainer: Five Steps of Adult Learning Activities

July 1, 2010
Author(s)
Georgia L. Harris
This article is part of a series on Professional Development for NCSLI and Metrology Trainers. This article presents guidance on the five steps of adult learning for adult training events and conferences.

Train the Trainer Writing Learning Objectives

April 25, 2010
Author(s)
Georgia L. Harris
This article is part of a series on Professional Development for NCSLI and Metrology Trainers. This article presents guidance on writing learning objectives for adult training events and conferences.

NIST HB 105-3, Specifications and Tolerances for Reference Standards and Field Standard Weights and Measures, 3. Specifications and Tolerances for Graduated Neck Type Volumetric Field Standards

February 1, 2010
Author(s)
Georgia L. Harris, L.F. Eason
These specifications and tolerances are recommended as minimum requirements for standards used by state and local weights and measures officials and others in the regulatory verification of meters used in quantity determination of liquid commodities. Other

NIST HB 105-4, Specifications and Tolerances for Reference Standards and Field Standard Weights and Measures 4. Specifications and Tolerances for Liquefied Petroleum Gas and Anhydrous Ammonia Pressurized Volumetic Field Standards

February 1, 2010
Author(s)
Georgia L. Harris, L.F. Eason
These specifications and tolerances are recommended as minimum requirements for standards used by state and local weights and measures officials and others in the regulatory verification of meters used in quantity determination of pressurized liquid

Lost Knowledge - What Will You Say in Your Last Lecture

July 15, 2008
Author(s)
Georgia L. Harris
Article highlights proposed efforts by National Conference of Standards Laboratories International (NCSLI) Learning and Development committees to capture metrological knowledge in the profession.

NCSLI: Approved for the 2008 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)!

July 15, 2008
Author(s)
Georgia L. Harris
Federal employees can now contribute their tax-deductible contributions through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) and support NCSL International efforts at the same time. NCSLI's code is 26683 for 2008. We will be listed in the National/International

Joe D. Simmons Memorial Scholarship

July 14, 2008
Author(s)
Norman B. Belecki, Dilip Shah, Diana Poulton, Mark Lapinskis, J. M. Suraci, Patricia Simmons, J H. Simmons, Georgia L. Harris
The Joe D. Simmons Memorial Scholarship fosters the furtherance of metrology through education by striving to: support the academic pursuit of a metrology career by worthy students; promote and improve measurement science education and educational

Proficiency Test Policy and Plan (for State Weights & Measures Laboratories)

January 1, 2004
Author(s)
Georgia L. Harris, J C. Gust
As part of the State Laboratory Program (SLP) described in NIST Handbook 143, the WMD is responsible for Regional Measurement Assurance Programs (RMAPs) where Metrologists from State legal metrology laboratories in six regions are required to attend annual

Basic Mass Metrology (Spanish Language)

September 22, 2003
Author(s)
Georgia L. Harris
Basic Mass Metrology CD-ROM training course (Spanish language). Course is designed to run after the CD is inserted in a Windows-based computer.

Basic Mass Metrology

September 1, 2003
Author(s)
Georgia L. Harris
Basic Mass Metrology CD-ROM training course. Course is designed to run after the CD is inserted in a Windows-based computer.