Congrats to our NIST researcher Angela Hight Walker for being elected 2023 AAAS Fellow! Learn more about her accomplishment: nist.gov/awards/2023-aa…

Congrats to our NIST researcher Jonathon Phillips for being elected 2023 AAAS Fellow! Learn more about his accomplishment: nist.gov/awards/jonatho…

A National Institute of Standards and Technology test system offers a new way to evaluate the effectiveness of materials used to trap carbon dioxide from air. Next up: a test material the direct air capture industry can use to understand the performance of filters. #EarthWeek nist.gov/news-events/ne…

With this proposed CHIPS investment, Micron Boise will make the most advanced DRAM, while Micron NY will produce chips at high volumes, creating a robust domestic leading-edge memory supply chain to help make the U.S. a global leader in memory tech. #semiconductors

.National Institute of Standards and Technology is working on new measures for microplastics. Scientists and policy makers need accurate and replicable measurements to assess impacts on human and environmental health, and determine if mitigations are successful so that taxpayer funds are well spent. #EarthDay

Good public policies rely on sound science. National Institute of Standards and Technology scientists have pioneered methods that have made laboratory tests for PFAS in food, water, soil, firefighter gear and other materials more accurate. #EarthMonth

I’m excited to welcome more leaders to the U.S. AI Safety Institute. The AISI focuses technical and convening strengths of National Institute of Standards and Technology on the development of measurements, tools, standards and guidelines for the evaluation of AI and AI-generated content. #AI commerce.gov/news/press-rel…

.National Institute of Standards and Technology’s CHIPS for America is returning semiconductor manufacturing to America with this and other incentives and supporting it by building a vibrant R&D ecosystem.

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

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…

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…

Small and medium-sized businesses are innovation engines and are the backbone of the American economy. National Institute of Standards and Technology products and services help them succeed. Thanks to TECNA and CEO Jennifer Young for hosting me for a fireside chat today! Tech Councils

.National Institute of Standards and Technology measurement scientists are helping to keep nucleic acid synthesis safe as part of our work to fulfill E.O. 14110. We want the nation’s manufacturers and consumers to benefit from innovation in AI without harm to people or the planet. 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

Arati Prabhakar, director of the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy, visited National Institute of Standards and Technology for a chat with me about women in science and NIST’s role in ensuring U.S. industrial competitiveness through the world’s best measurement science.

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!

Signing this MOU between National Institute of Standards and Technology and U.S. FDA marks entering the next phase of our valuable collaborations! Together, we will boost U.S. medical supply chain resilience and advance pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing with leading edge technologies.

The Bayh-Dole Act laid a solid foundation for U.S. innovation, tech transfer and entrepreneurship 40 years ago. National Institute of Standards and Technology’s ROI Initiative showed how to modernize it for today. Lend us your thoughts! nist.gov/news-events/ne…

NIST wants your feedback on proposed Bayh-Dole Act rule changes to help ensure a strong return on the federal investment in R&D at universities, nonprofits and businesses. Find out more: nist.gov/news-events/ne…
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Una Positiva Cooperación 🇦🇷🇺🇸:
INTI + National Institute of Standards and Technology
Instituto Nacional Tecnología Industrial🇦🇷 y National Institute of Standards and Technology🇺🇸

Trabajamos para fortalecer la competitividad de la industria argentina a través del desarrollo y la transferencia de tecnología