The February 2020 VCAT Meeting Agenda was held on February 12-13, 2020. The meeting covered various topics related to NIST’s programs, priorities, and updates. Key points from the meeting include:
1. NIST Update: Dr. Walter Copan, NIST Director, provided an overview of NIST’s current status and reviewed the meeting agenda. Dr. Elizabeth Mackey, Chief Safety Officer, discussed NIST’s safety initiatives.
2. Budget and Facilities: Dr. Jason Boehm presented the 2020 Enacted Budget and President’s FY2021 Request. Mr. Robert “Skip” Vaughn, Director of Facilities and Plant Management, discussed the NIST Facilities Master Plan and ongoing projects.
3. Programmatic Priorities: Directors from various NIST laboratories presented updates on their respective programs, including Quantum Computing (QED-C), Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and the Bioeconomy.
4. Manufacturing and Innovation: Mr. Mike Molnar, Director of Advanced Manufacturing, and Ms. Carroll Thomas, Director of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, discussed Manufacturing USA and MEP priorities.
5. Equity and Rebranding: Dr. Heather Evans, Subcommittee on Safe, Inclusive Research Environments, provided an update on NIST’s equity efforts. Ms. Gail Porter, Director of Public Affairs, discussed rebranding initiatives.
6. VCAT Working Session: VCAT developed recommendations for NIST based on material presented in 2019 and planned future areas of focus.
The meeting aimed to provide updates on NIST’s programs, priorities, and initiatives while fostering collaboration and discussion among stakeholders.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/director/vcat/february-2020-vcat-meeting-agenda
Keywords: Quantum, NIST, Standards, Metrology, Quantum Update
