National Institute of Standards and Technology
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NIST promotes U.S. innovation & competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards & tech to enhance economic security & improve our quality of life.
Gaithersburg, MD; Boulder, CO
Joined June 2009
NIST researchers developed sensors that study remnants of the Big Bang, but they need cold temperatures. So, we built a giant refrigerator and (safely) launched it high above the earth’s atmosphere. Learn more in our latest Taking Measure blog post:
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Do you know what time it is? You can always check by visiting and looking at the official time of the United States of America. This site is run in partnership with @NavyOceans Naval Observatory and NIST.
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Don’t get caught off guard. Sign up for email updates and get the latest on NIST happenings right in your inbox:
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Do you know how your GPS works? Check out our “How You Measure It” page to learn more.
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Are you looking to get the best deal for your dollar? Unit pricing might help consumers while shopping at the grocery store! NIST published a guide with the best approach to ensure that unit price labels are easy to read and informative. Learn more:
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Happy Periodic Table Day! Do you periodically find yourself needing to reference the famous chart? Check out the NIST periodic table, which contains up-to-date values for the atomic properties of the elements.
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Quantum mechanics doesn’t have to be scary, and you don’t need to do math to understand the general concepts. It’s important for everyone to understand how quantum technologies can benefit humanity. Learn more in our latest Taking Measure blog post:
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NIST submitted to Congress a report including updates on its investigation into the 2021 partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida. Read more about our findings:
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RT @NISTcyber: The @NIST #NCCoE has released a draft publication to help organizations address cybersecurity threats associated with proces…
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Apply to Summer High School Intern Program (SHIP) -
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NIST is the national metrology institute (NMI) for the United States, which means we play a unique role in the national and global economy. Learn what it means to be an NMI:
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RT @CommerceinSpace: What is a circular space economy, and what steps can we take to enable it? Find out at this seminar organized by OSC a…
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Drones can help rescuers save lives in a disaster, but some of the more advanced models can be out of reach for first responder budgets. A NIST-sponsored competition is working to change that. Learn more in our latest Taking Measure blog post:
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RT @NISTcyber: New #DataPrivacyWeek blog from @NIST! Privacy-Preserving Federated Learning – Future Collaboration and Continued Research…
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Happy Data Privacy Week! NIST is celebrating all week with a variety of materials to reflect on the work of our Privacy Engineering Program. Explore our Data Privacy Week webpage:
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