Celebrate World Quantum Day with National Institute of Standards and Technology and JILA theoretical physicist Ana Maria Rey, who explores quantum properties for the most precise measurements, clocks, and sensors. Learn more about Ana and her work. #WorldQuantumDay nist.gov/news-events/ne…

The tragic sinking of the Titanic has continued to have an impact even to this day. What few may know is that radio played a role in the ship’s communications efforts. Learn more about NIST’s role in improving these standards: nist.gov/blogs/taking-m…

📸: Bettman/CORBIS

We have a new job opening for Director of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program! Deadline to apply is May 5. Check out the job posting for more info on the duties involved: usajobs.gov/job/785348200

NIST tech is reaching beyond our world – into space! Learn about how NIST’s instruments on satellites and telescopes can help us get a clear look at objects beyond the Earth’s atmosphere: nist.gov/measuring-cosm…

#FindYourPlaceInSpace

We remember John W. Lyons, who led NIST from 1990 - 1993, and passed away last month. Equally devoted to both fundamental and applied research, he led the agency through a period of great change that reverberates to this day. Learn more: nist.gov/news-events/ne…

NIST researcher Eric Mueller joined Northern Research for the work shown in this video! Their goal is to improve the use of prescribed fires - intentional wildland fires designed to manage the ecosystem - by looking at how embers spread these fires. Check out the video for more details!

You may have heard a lot about quantum technology lately, but what is quantum? Why is it important? Ahead of World Quantum Day, take a quantum leap into our latest Taking Measure blog post to learn more: nist.gov/blogs/taking-m…

NIST and collaborators have developed a 3D printer that can figure out how to print unknown materials, which could lead to printing with recyclable materials. Check out Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)'s news story to learn more: news.mit.edu/2024/3d-printe…

📸: MIT Center for Bits and Atoms

Did you know that during the Great Baltimore Fire of 1904, the biggest obstacle to stopping the fire came down to fire hoses not connecting to fire hydrants? Learn about how NIST’s work led to the standardization of fire hydrants and hoses: nist.gov/feature-storie…

Ever wonder why beers have different alcohol by volume (ABV) percentages on their labels? It depends on how much sugar gets converted into alcohol during the fermentation process. Check out how homebrewers and manufacturers measure this number: nist.gov/how-do-you-mea…

Space – filled with many unknowns that scientists are trying to figure out. NIST researcher Tammy Lucas is helping astronomers and cosmologists better understand these unknowns by buildings tools to help them. Learn more: nist.gov/news-events/ne…

#FindYourPlaceInSpace

The compass on your phone can do more than help you navigate. NIST researchers have shown that it can be used to measure glucose levels and potentially diagnose human disease.

Learn more: nist.gov/news-events/ne…

The job opening for Director of the Communications Technology Laboratory has been extended. The deadline to apply is now April 12th. Check out the job posting for more info on duties: usajobs.gov/job/779969000

Check out how NIST researcher Ed Sisco and his colleagues work to give law enforcement and public health key information about what substances are found in street drugs: nist.gov/blogs/taking-m…

#NPHW

In 1936, a team of National Institute of Standards and Technology researchers, including optical physicist Irvine Gardner, joined National Geographic Society to observe June solar eclipse with a 9-inch astrographic lens Gardner designed. He has 9 patents, including for the wide-angle binocular telescope & range finder.

NIST is building the cybersecurity workforce of tomorrow, with $3.6 million in funding for community-based education. Learn more: nist.gov/news-events/ne…

Commerce, medicine and so many other human activities depend on measurements, and measurements need to be comparable around the world. A NIST researcher is helping to make this happen with a tool used in international studies. Learn more: nist.gov/blogs/taking-m…

Welcome! I am Laurie Locascio, the current Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and director of National Institute of Standards and Technology. Previous posts to this account are from the honorable @WalterCopan, who served in these roles from 2017 to 2021. Thanks for following me on X!

“Big Dog…Little Dog” by P.D. Eastman was my all-time favorite childhood book. I looked at the cover recently and saw that Fred (the tall dog) is measuring the height of Ted (the little dog) with a tape measure. It’s a funny coincidence because I now work at NIST!” – Ben Stein

DYK: Many of the popular Crayola crayons came from a 1976 NIST publication. Some of the colors include brilliant purple and moderate green. Check out the other colors: archive.org/details/coloru…