Gaithersburg

2026 NIST-NSF Disaster Resilience Research Symposium

Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 19 2026

In cooperation with the National Science Foundation, the Engineering Laboratory at NIST, Gaithersburg, is proud to host

New AI Model Shows How to Evacuate for Fires One Safe Step at a Time

June 4, 2026

A NIST-led team has created a new AI model that can identify safe evacuation routes in a single-story floor plan during a fire, with a multilevel version in the...

NIST Researchers Discover a New Way to Whisk Alloys Together With Lasers

June 4, 2026

NIST also improved how X-rays are used to study the atomic structure of metals in real time during 3D printing, allowing researchers to observe how materials...

ACMD Seminar: Methane Emissions Estimates: Inference from Noisy Measurements

Michael Moy Research Scientist, Energy Institute, Colorado State University Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 3:00-4:00 PM ET (1:00-2:00 PM MT)...

HL7v2 Immunization Test Suite 2

Information Sheet Tool Name HL7 v2 Immunization Test Suite 2 Description The NIST Immunization Test Suite supports a broad range of testing...

HL7v2 Immunization Test Suite 1

Information Sheet Tool Name HL7 v2 Immunization Test Suite 1 Description The NIST Immunization Test Suite supports a broad range of testing...

IGAMT-2

Information Sheet Tool Name IGAMT-2 - Implementation Guide Authoring and Management Tool Version 2 Description IGAMT-2 is the successor of...

IGAMT-1

Information Sheet Tool Name IGAMT-1 Implementation Guide Authoring and Management Tool Description IGAMT is a tool used to create HL7 v2.x...

32nd Center for High Resolution Neutron Scattering (CHRNS) School on Methods and Applications of Small Angle Neutron Scattering and Neutron Reflectometry

Mon, Jul 27 - Fri, Jul 31 2026

The 32nd annual Center for High Resolution Neutron Scattering (CHRNS) "Summer School on Methods and Applications of

Microbial Cell Quantification and Characterization

Quantification of microbial cells might sound simple but is in fact quite challenging, and standardization is critically needed by stakeholders across

Mark Iadicola Receives 2025 John A. "Jay" Millane Award

Mark Iadicola received the 2025 John A. "Jay" Millane Award from ASTM International.

A group of four business professionals pose for a group photo honoring Polette Centellas, center, holding up her award plaque.

Polette Centellas Receives 2026 Early Career Award in Engineering

Polette Centellas received the 2026 Early Career Award in Engineering from the Washington Academy of Sciences.

Anthony Hamins Receives the 2025 Sjölin Award

For lifetime contributions to the science of fire engineering.

Glenn Forney Receives 2025 Arthur B. Guise Medal

The Guise Medal recognizes eminent achievement in the advancement of the science and technology of fire protection engineering.

Ed Sisco Receives 2026 ASCLD FRC Innovation Award

Ed Sisco received the 2026 ASCLD FRC Innovation Award for his contribution to advancing forensic science.

National Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee Meeting Fall 2026

Wed, Sep 23 - Thu, Sep 24 2026

The National Construction Safety Team (NCST) Advisory Committee advises NIST on carrying out investigations of building

NIST Expands AI Consortium’s Scope, Calls for New Members

May 29, 2026

The consortium will focus on AI innovation and adoption, with six task groups concentrating on different aspects of AI measurement science and evaluation.

ACMD Seminar: Gesture-Centric Unimodal and Multimodal Interaction in Extended Reality

Francisco Ortega Associate Professor, Dept. of Computer Science, Colorado State University Monday, June 1, 2026, 3:00-4:00 PM ET (1:00-2:00...

NIST Issues Notice of Intent for Upcoming Technology Accelerator Pilot Program

May 20, 2026

The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) has issued notice that it will announce a...

Kelley Rogers Receives the 2026 Washington Academy of Sciences Leadership Award

Dr. Kelley Rogers, Deputy Director for the NIST Office of Advanced Manufacturing, has received the Leadership Award in Advanced Manufacturing from the Washington Academy of Sciences.

NIST Emberometer

The Emberometer ( video) is a camera-based system designed to study the motion of embers as they move through the air. It uses a technique called 3D Particle

ACMD Seminar: High Stakes Human-Data Interaction in eXtended Reality

Daniel Keefe Professor, Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering, University of Minnesota Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 3:00-4:00 PM ET (1:00-2:00...

Cherilyn Pascoe Selected for America 250 Powering Progress Award - Cyber Defender

Recognized for her leadership in shaping a more secure, innovative, and mission-driven future for government through strengthening our nation's cybersecurity defenses.

Barbara Goldstein Receives 2026 Leadership Award in Quantum Technology

For visionary and inspirational leadership in building the foundation for a robust 21st century quantum industry through science-based and industry-driven standards and sensors.

ANSI/NIST-ITL 1-2025

The latest version of the standard was unanimously approved by a quorum of the canvassees on January 15, 2026. The approved document, NIST...

Left side is a photo of a firefighter dressed in full equipment, including heavy clothing, a helmet and a breathing mask. Right side is a diagram showing the three layers typically found in firefighter gear: outer shell, moisture barrier and thermal barrier.

Wear and Tear Changes Measurable PFAS Levels in Firefighter Hoods, Gloves and Wildland Gear

May 13, 2026

In the fourth of an ongoing series of reports, NIST shows that wear and tear increased the levels of PFAS found in hoods and gloves.

eRA Implementation

NIST is excited to announce the official launch of eRA (Electronic Research Administration), a new grants enterprise management system...

2026 NIST Spectroradiometry Short Course 2

Tue, Jul 14 - Fri, Jul 17 2026

The NIST Spectroradiometry Short Course is a 4-day course held at NIST Gaithersburg, Maryland. It consists of 15

OSAC Trace Evidence

Tue, Jun 2 - Thu, Jun 4 2026

On June 2, 2026 - June 4, 2026, the Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) for Forensic Science, Trace

DARPA QuANET Workshop

Fri, Jun 12 2026, 8:30am - 5:00pm EDT

The DARPA Quantum-Augmented Networking Workshop will be a working session for Performers and the Government team to meet