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VP of Research and Economic Development (and previous NIST director), rejoined our staff on campus today in Gaithersburg, Md. He led a colloquium on the critical role of HBCUs for our nation’s competitiveness.
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using the Moonshot Target Product Profile, a criteria of ambitious performance targets. See how NIOSH & NIST experts evaluated mask designs: http://ow.ly/le1G50LFgng
I have to admit, I really nerded out when I found this one in the pile. An extremely valuable reference that is still maintained (in a modern, digital form) by
“Experimental Statistics (NBS Handbook 91).” Natrella, 1963.
Provenance: Entered @SKFUSAInc library circulation on or before 1964-02-25, for which the date is noted “copy: Mechanical Test”.
Program analyst wanted! Support our leadership in tracking and analyzing legislation for alignment with NIST priorities. Apply by Nov. 17: https://usajobs.gov/job/687346000#NISTjob
Fab, wafer, transistor, semiconductor, chip … Together, these words form the basis of our modern electronic world, but do you know what each actually means?
Here’s a glossary for your reference: https://nist.gov/semiconductors/semiconductor-glossary…
Skip Vaughn, NIST’s chief facilities management officer, manages our campuses' land and 4.6M square feet of building space.
🌟 His take: Don’t sell yourself short. Vets have a lot to offer: structure, organization, work ethic, integrity, teamwork, mission focus.
#VeteransDay
Today at NIST in Boulder, Colo., the American Precision Optics Manufacturers Association looked inside our labs to learn about ...
🔎 Atom tomography using extreme ultraviolet light
🔎 Photopolymerization (3D printing with light)
🔎 Laser calibration and metrology
Administrative assistant Kimberly Keinath provides support to her group and division, picking up slack wherever she can.
🌟 Her take: Have patience. Make changes when and where you can. Always be the one to mentor and pick up others that are struggling.
#VeteransDay