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Ever wondered how new drugs are discovered? Sometimes it’s a case of serendipity. Sometimes it involves synchrotron science, and … more

The technological advances embodied in today's Smart Phones have introduced significant changes and challenges to the way we communicate and … more

The NCSL International Technical Exchange is a new educational event to help fill the gap between a local region or section meeting and a … more

The DoD Forensic Working Group would like to convene a workshop to discuss the impact that rapidly advancing Next-Generation DNA … more

The American public wagers some $800 billion in casinos each year, losing about $60 billion. The industry's #1 revenue source is slot … more

Description The Fundamentals of Metrology seminar will introduce the participant to the concepts of measurement systems, units, measurement … more

The NIST Acquisition Management Division will partner with the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) to host an more

Looking at information gathered from the recent census together with other Census Bureau surveys, estimates and projections illuminates … more

To accelerate progress toward improved systems for interoperable, trusted online credentials that go beyond simple passwords and user IDs, the … more

The Mass Metrology Seminar is a two-week, "hands-on" seminar. It incorporates approximately 30 percent lectures and 70 percent … more

   The third annual event is designed to bring together key players from across the energy ecosystem – … more

In cooperation with the National Physical Laboratory and Fraunhofer IGD, NIST is pleased to announce, as the sequel to the IBPC 2010 , an … more

“Technologies and Standards Enabling the Identity Ecosystem” The 2012 NIST/NSTIC IDtrust Workshop will be held March 13-14, … more

Since the creation of the Internet, there have always been difficult questions surrounding privacy, security and trust. How do we know with whom … more

ExxonMobil is investing in technologies for improving energy efficiency, increasing energy supplies, and mitigating CO 2 emissions. Energy … more

Provide information to potential proposers and other interested parties on the requirements of the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in … more

The International Temperature Symposia are held every 10 years as major technical conferences highlighting the advances over the last decade in … more

The 2012 Performance Metrics for Intelligent Systems (PerMIS’12) Workshop will be the eleventh in a series of workshops dedicated to … more

The Third SHA-3 Candidate Conference will be held at the Washington Marriott Hotel in Washington, DC on March 22-23, 2012, following more

The goal of the Measurement Science Conference is to provide a professional training forum and venue to advance education, renew and expand … more

An extremely abundant and promising source of energy exists in the world’s oceans. Ocean energy exists in the forms of wave, tidal, … more

FISSEA – now a NIST program under the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) announced the 25th Annual Conference. This … more

This 2 hour webinar will introduce metrological traceability. Metrological traceability is a characteristic of a measurement result. A laboratory … more

Examine current approaches to conformity assessment among Federal agencies and the private sector; Provide a forum for discussion with NIST on … more

This year's Ontology Summit is titled "Ontology for Big Systems" and seeks to explore, identify and articulate how ontological … more

In the last few years, several known near-Earth asteroids shot closely past the Earth, while on October 6, 2008 a small asteroid was discovered … more

The NIST Information Technology Security Day is hosted annually as a means to heighten DOC and NIST user awareness of information technology … more

The International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB) one-day international workshop took place on April 18, … more

This 2 hour webinar will introduce the management review process, an important tool used by laboratories to foster communication between top … more

Presentations, Final Agenda & Abstracts now available . (note: The presentations & Abstracts are linked within the Agenda PDF … more

Description The Fundamentals of Metrology seminar will introduce the participant to the concepts of measurement systems, units, measurement … more

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is forming a work group to examine alternative methods for testing the accuracy of … more

Paul Dirac, co-discover of quantum mechanics, was one of the greatest theoretical physicists of the twentieth century. Now often called … more

This 2 hour webinar will consider internal auditing techniques and best practices that are used by a metrology laboratory to comply with ISO/IEC … more

As science probes the nature of life, society, and technology ever more closely, what it finds there is complexity. The sophisticated group … more

The Mass Metrology Seminar is a two-week, "hands-on" seminar. It incorporates approximately 30 percent lectures and 70 percent … more

The NIST Information Technology Security Day is hosted annually as a means to heighten DOC and NIST user awareness of information technology … more

Purpose: The Lunar Calibration Workshop will bring together representatives from different communities to discuss the need to … more

The public OMB workshop on Federal Participation in the Development and Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards will take place at the Gaithersburg … more

As an undergraduate physics student turned soldier, Dr. Peshkin was lucky to be sent to Los Alamos, where he worked most of the time as Richard … more

Electronic health records (EHRs) have the potential of improving the quality, safety and efficiency of  patient care ; yet, human factors … more

While security risks on the Internet continue to exist in many areas, one increasingly exploited threat is the global rise of botnets. A botnet … more

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in conjunction with the Multi Agency Tissue Engineering Science (MATES) working group … more

This seminar is a must for planners, managers, scientists, engineers, laboratory technicians, and educators involved in the use of time and … more

To show federal leadership and support for the NIST technology role in U.S. Government agency adoption of cloud computing to reduce costs and … more

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights more

The 2 nd NIST - Bell Labs Workshop aims at highlighting and discussing current and emerging research on: Large-scale geometry of complex networks, … more

In the March 2012 unveiling of the  BIG DATA Initiative … more

Many chemicals introduced into the environment by humans adversely affect embryonic development of animals, including humans. A disruption of … more

At the end of (or during) this session, using your notes and ISO/IEC 17025 or NIST HB 143, you will: be able to describe the essential components … more

Understanding the basics of HB 133 – Inspecting packages labeled by weight. more

The BIO International Convention is the largest global event for the biotechnology industry and attracts the biggest names in biotech, offers key … more

At the end of (or during) this session, using your notes and ISO/IEC 17025 or NIST HB 143, you will be able to: Explain the concepts of … more

This 2 hour webinar will introduce the management review process, an important tool used by laboratories to foster communication between top … more

Webinar - Calibration Report Evaluations At the end of (or during) this session, using notes and reference materials, you will: Know which … more

Participants will be able to describe their measurement assurance system during a Management Review; review example control charts for problems, … more

At the end of this session, participants will be able to identify the essential requirements and information that are needed for establishing a … more

The Metabolomics Society is pleased to announce the location and dates for our next annual meeting 'METABOLOMICS 2012'. We will host a … more

On June 26, the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) hosted a workshop to introduce the Center, a public-private collaboration for … more

This 2 hour webinar will introduce metrological traceability. Metrological traceability is a characteristic of a measurement result. A laboratory … more

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in collaboration with more

Both computational modeling and experimental measurements are crucial for improving the assured delivery, performance, and sustainability of … more

The National Institute of Standards and Technology will conduct a one-day workshop to support the expanded use of industrial by-product materials … more

NIST is hosting a public workshop on the Revised Draft Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 201-2. The purpose of the workshop is to … more

Researchers and engineers, calibration laboratories, quality assurance/control functions, testing and inspection staff: we have many measurement … more

Webinar - Calibration Report Evaluations At the end of (or during) this session, using notes and reference materials, you will: Know which … more

The nSoft Consortium Kick-off Meeting will provide current and potential members of the nSoft consortium a venue to review current activities of … more

Instruction provided to the public and private sector on NIST Handbook 44 and 130 legal metrology requirements and test procedures for CNG RMFDs … more

See up to date information and future consortium reports at the new website www.genomeinabottle.org . Clinical application of ultra high … more

This 2 hour webinar will introduce the fundamentals of contract review that are necessary to meet customer expectations and successfully implement … more

Description The Fundamentals of Metrology seminar will introduce the participant to the concepts of measurement systems, units, measurement … more

This 2 hour webinar will introduce the fundamentals of Laboratory Management System Document Control and Record Keeping that are necessary to … more

To develop proposed requirements for commercial electricity-measuring devices (including those used in sub-metering electricity at residential and … more

Participants will be able to: Identify the 17025 criteria requiring proficiency testing, Complete all required PT follow-up documentation, … more

This 2 hour webinar will introduce the management review process, an important tool used by laboratories to foster communication between top … more

To review and discuss the current status and potential benefits of carbon nanotubes in digital electronic applications. Topics Covered: … more

NIST is conducting a two-day Key Management Workshop on September 10-11. The subject of the workshop is the technical and administrative aspects … more

The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) is the largest manufacturing technology show in the Western Hemisphere. IMTS 2010 drew more … more

This 2 hour webinar will consider internal auditing techniques and best practices that are used by a metrology laboratory to comply with ISO/IEC … more

A one-half day symposium on the advances to the field in the last 20 years that would have been of great interest to our colleague and friend … more

The NIST ITS-90 Fixed-Point Cell Mini-Workshop is offered every year and covers the realization of ITS-90 fixed-point cells over the range from … more

The 2012 Biometric Consortium Conference presented by NIST, NSA and AFCEA will address the important role that biometrics plays in identification … more

Transfer near-field technology to industry and other agencies. more

The NIST Selecting and Using Alternative Thermometers Mini-Workshop is offered every year and is a laboratory-based workshop designed to assist … more

For State Laboratory weights and measures staff to review annual submission requirements for laboratory Recognition. At the end of this session, … more

To further develop standards and policies related to the regulation of taximeters in the U.S. more

The National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers, NOBCChE, will hold its 39th Annual Conference … more

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To contribute to the growth of expertise in coordinate measuring machine technology, improve measurement accuracy and traceability, and to promote … more

The First NIST Workshop on Macromolecular Separations-by-Design will bring together scientists and engineers from industry and academia, along … more

To introduce innovative health IT R&D to NIST’s researchers working in health IT and to increase collaborations. more

The 2012 SACNAS National Conference "Science, Technology, and Diversity for a Healthy World" will take place in Seattle, Washington. … more

The Mass Metrology Seminar is a two-week, "hands-on" seminar. It incorporates approximately 30 percent lectures and 70 percent … more

Risk from the information and communications technology (ICT) supply chain is widely recognized as a principle concern for federal departments and … more

The NIST Radiation Short Course is offered ever more

The NIST Innovations in Measurement Science (IMS) Program - formerly called Competence - provides funds to ex more

The 21st Annual Meeting of the Council on Ionizing Radiation Measurements and Standards will focus on confidence obtained through the traceability … more

To provide training to Weights and Measures Program Administrators. Training will be based on NIST Handbook 155 - Weights and Measures Program … more

This 5-day RMFD course provides participants with the knowledge of the inspection requirements for RMFDs according to NIST Handbook 44 and … more

The objectives of this workshop are to identify gaps and future needs for service life prediction of polymeric materials. Topics will span … more

The National Initiative For Cybersecurity Education (NICE) will host its third annual Shaping the Future of Cybersecurity Education Workshop at … more

Held annually since 1978, the AISES National Conference is a one-of-a-kind, three-day event con more

For State Laboratory weights and measures staff to review annual submission requirements for laboratory Recognition. At the end of this session, … more

Description The Fundamentals of Metrology seminar will introduce the participant to the concepts of measurement systems, units, measurement … more

Once every four years Sigma Pi Sigma, the physics honor society, hosts a unique meeting that brings together undergraduate and graduate physics … more

North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, … more

To provide a forum for discussion of documentary and measurement standards and technologies for biofuels, state of the art of biofuels production … more

To introduce innovative health IT R&D to NIST’s researchers working in health IT and to increase collaborations. more

This three-day symposium will showcase cutting edge forensic science research being performed at NIST. Attendees will learn how NIST's … more

Minimum Requirements Before attending the Intermediate seminar, a metrologist must have completed the Basic Metrology seminar and State … more

To provide training to Weights and Measures Program Administrators. Training will be based on NIST Handbook 155 - Weights and Measures Program … more

Cryptography and security applications make extensive use of random numbers and random bits, particularly for the generation of cryptographic … more

The focus will be on the requirements and basic test procedures for packages labeled by weight. This will include, but not be limited to a review … more

To introduce innovative health IT R&D to NIST’s researchers working in health IT and to increase collaborations. more