NIST

An agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce

Founded in 1901, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a nonregulatory federal agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce. With headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland, NIST’s mission is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life.

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 12:02
Funding Opportunity for New AI-Focused Manufacturing USA Institute Deadline for submitting concept papers is Sept. 30, 2024
Thu, 08/08/2024 - 12:00
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced an open competition for a new Manufacturing USA institute focused on using artificial intelligence (AI) to increase the…
NIST Rebuilds World-Class UV Calibration System Applications range from pandemics to pedicures
Wed, 07/31/2024 - 23:58
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- Ultraviolet (UV) light may seem like an invisible hero, quietly disinfecting our hospitals, curing our nail polish, and killing pathogens in our water. But how can we be sure it’s being used in ways that are safe and…
World’s Most Accurate and Precise Atomic Clock Pushes New Frontiers in Physics A more-precise definition of the official second
Mon, 07/15/2024 - 12:01
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- In humankind’s ever-ticking pursuit of perfection, scientists have developed an atomic clock that is more precise and accurate than any clock previously created. The new clock was built by researchers at JILA (Joint…
Nine Finalists for 2024 Baldrige Award to Get Site Visits Streamlined process lowers burden on applicants and examiners
Wed, 07/10/2024 - 23:58
(National Institute of Standards and Technology: Gaithersburg, MD) -- Nine U.S. organizations have been selected to receive site visits this summer, proceeding to the final phase of a significantly revised process for applicant assessments for the…
NIST Seeks Public Input on Draft Road Map for National Standards Strategy Submit comments by July 12, 2024
Tue, 07/09/2024 - 12:01
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- In response to stakeholder feedback received, U.S. government (USG) departments and agencies worked to generate a draft Implementation Road Map. The road map sets forth actions and outcomes for the USG to increase…
NIST Launches Collaborative Research Effort on Digital Identity To support secure delivery of public benefits
Wed, 07/03/2024 - 12:00
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has launched a collaborative project to adapt NIST’s digital identity guidelines to support public benefits programs such as those…
NIST Brings Mass Measurement to the Masses Portable, accurate instrument for measuring mass delivered to U.S. Army
Thu, 06/27/2024 - 12:03
Bringing its cutting-edge invention to the larger world for the first time, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has delivered a portable and super accurate tabletop instrument for measuring mass to the U.S. Army. This could…
NIST Develops New Testing System for Carbon Capture For the fight against global warming
Thu, 06/06/2024 - 12:03
To combat global warming, companies are building direct air capture (DAC) facilities worldwide to remove carbon from the atmosphere. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a new method for testing the materials used…
Uniform Unit Pricing: Tools for Consumers to Fight Shrinkflation Consumers can use an understanding of unit pricing for product value comparisons
Wed, 05/29/2024 - 12:01
Many consumers across the United States are increasingly aware of the decreasing quantity for many of the products that they regularly purchase and consume. This concept is know as product downsizing or shrinkflation, a term used to describe how a…
NIST Awards $3.6 Million for Community-Based Cybersecurity Workforce Development Grants go to 18 education and community organizations in 15 states
Wed, 05/22/2024 - 12:00
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded cooperative agreements totaling nearly $3.6 million aimed at building the workforce needed to safeguard enterprises from…