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About National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
A non-regulatory agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce's Technology Administration, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) strengthens the U.S. economy and improves the quality of life by working with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements and standards through four partnerships: the NIST Laboratories, the Baldrige National Quality Program, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, and the Advanced Technology Program.- The NIST Laboratories, located in both Gaithersburg, Maryland, and Boulder, Colorado, provide measurements and standards for U.S. industry. The Laboratories conduct research in a wide variety of physical and engineering sciences, including electronics and electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, chemical science and technology, physics, materials science and engineering, building and fire research, and information technology.
- The Baldrige National Quality Program was established by Congress to recognize individual U.S. companies for their achievement and to provide quality awareness and information on successful performance and competitiveness strategies. The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award has become the nation's premier award for organizational performance excellence and quality achievement. In 1999, it expanded to educational organizations and health care providers.
- The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) provides technical and business assistance to smaller manufacturers. A nationwide network of services to assist these manufacturers in becoming globally competitive, MEP leverages federal support by teaming up with state and local organizations.
- The Advanced Technology Program (ATP) partners with the private sector to develop broadly beneficial technologies. ATP's early stage investment is helping to bridge the gap between the laboratory and the marketplace.
For information on partnerships with NIST, visit http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/resmanuf.htm
For information on NIST work in biotechnology, visit http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/chemical.htm#Biotechnology
For information on the ATP Chemistry and Life Sciences Office, visit http://www.atp.nist.gov/www/cls/cls_off.htm
Last Updated: 04-02-01
85 articles about National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
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The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has evaluated the use of Genomic Vision applications for genetic variant characterization
2/21/2023
Bagneux – Genomic Vision, a Euronext-listed biotechnology company that develops products and services for the highly accurate characterization of DNA sequences, is pleased to announce the successful evaluation of its DNA combing technology by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology.
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TMD LAB Collaborates With US NIST to Reveal the Secrets of Shape-memory Polymer Materials
11/14/2022
TMD LAB and the National Institute of Standards and Technology under the U.S. Department of Commerce are starting joint research on the properties of SMP materials.
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U.S. President Joe Biden nominated Arati Prabhakar, Ph.D., to be his science advisor. If confirmed by the Senate, Prabhakar will become the first woman, first person of color and the first immigrant to hold the position.
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New Benchmark Report from NIST, Baylor College of Medicine and DNAnexus Helps Provide Accurate Identification of Variants in Challenging Medically Relevant Genes
2/8/2022
Researchers from National Institute of Standards and Technology, Baylor College of Medicine and DNAnexus, Inc., together with other members of the Genome in a Bottle consortium, announce the publication of a comprehensive benchmark dataset comprising 273 challenging medically relevant autosomal genes that are associated with the development of diseases such as homocystinuria and spinal muscular atrophy.
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Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research Receives $16.8 M Investment from the National Institute of Standards and Technology
1/13/2022
New Cooperative Agreement to Aid in the Development of Therapeutics and Vaccines, Improve Access to Medication [13-January-2022] ROCKVILLE, Md. , Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research (IBBR) announces a newly funded five-year cooperative agreement with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) headed by t
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NIIMBL Receives $153M in Awards from NIST
7/14/2021
Tthe National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals confirms that it has received $153M in new funding from the National Institute of Standards and Technology as announced by U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo at NIIMBL's National Meeting in Washington, DC.
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NIIMBL Announces Nine Project Recipients of $8.9M in Pandemic Response Efforts
6/24/2020
, the National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmacueticals announces that they have identified nine projects to allocate approximately $8.9 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology award received in May 2020 towards the support the nation's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Every week there are numerous scientific studies published. Here’s a look at some of the more interesting ones.
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SPIE and the University of Colorado Announce $2.5 Million Baur-SPIE Endowed Chair in Optics and Photonics at JILA
6/18/2020
The gift is part of a $2.5 million SPIE education-funding initiative for optics and photonics
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It should be no surprise that the Washington, DC and Baltimore areas are considered strong for life sciences. This is BioSpace’s BioCapital Community Hotbed.
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Novel Power Meter Opens the Door for In-Situ, Real-Time Monitoring of High-Power Lasers
5/29/2018
High-power lasers are now widely used in additive manufacturing and laser welding systems to precisely cut and weld metal, making all kinds of metal parts for medical devices, aerospace applications, automotive industries, and more.
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nanoComposix Supplies NIST A New Silver Nanoparticle Reference Material For Researchers Developing A Growing Number Of Consumer And Industrial Products.
3/22/2016
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New NIST Method May Find Elusive Flaws In Medical Implants And Spacecraft
3/1/2016
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AstraZeneca PLC's MedImmune Will Provide First-Year Funding for Seven NIST Postdoc Scientists in Unique R&D Deal
2/23/2015
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NMS Labs Is Appointed To National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Organization For Scientific Area Committees
11/20/2014
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NMS Labs Dr. Barry Logan Appointed To National Institute of Standards and Technology Forensic Science Standards Board
6/27/2014
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Chip May Produce And Detect Specialized Gas For Biomedical Analysis, National Institute of Standards and Technology Study
5/28/2014
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Cell Membrane Studied As Future Diagnostic Tool, National Institute of Standards and Technology Study
2/4/2014
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Squishy Hydrogels May Be the Ticket for Studying Biological Effects of Nanoparticles, National Institute of Standards and Technology Study
5/16/2013
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Temp-Controlled "Nanopores" May Allow Detailed Blood Analysis, National Institute of Standards and Technology Study
3/11/2013