The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) hosted a visiting committee on advanced technology (VCAT) meeting on October 26, 2021. The agenda covered several key areas:
1. NIST Update: Dr. James Olthoff provided an overview of NIST’s current activities and reviewed the meeting agenda.
2. Budget Update: Dr. Jason Boehm discussed NIST’s budget overview and potential future funding needs.
3. NIST Climate Portfolio Overview: The meeting focused on NIST’s climate-related initiatives, including:
– Disaster-Resilient Buildings, Infrastructure, and Communities
– Circular Economy
– Greenhouse Gas Monitoring and Measurements
– Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Buildings
– Carbon Capture and Sequestration
4. Cybersecurity Overview: Mr. Kevin Stine and Mr. Rodney Petersen discussed NIST’s cybersecurity and privacy program, as well as efforts to strengthen the nation’s cybersecurity workforce.
The meeting concluded with public comment and adjournment. The VCAT meeting provided an opportunity for stakeholders to engage with NIST leadership and discuss the agency’s priorities and initiatives in key areas like climate and cybersecurity.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/director/vcat/october-2021-vcat-agenda
Keywords: Quantum algorithms, Quantum computing, Quantum supremacy
