The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded 37 employees from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) with Gold and Silver Medal Awards, the highest honors given by the department. These awards recognize outstanding contributions in various categories, including leadership, scientific/engineering achievement, and organizational development.
Key achievements highlighted in the awards include:
– Developing new techniques for producing quantum-squeezed light and images, enabling measurements beyond the standard quantum limit
– Creating the Security Content Automation Protocol and National Vulnerability Database to improve U.S. computer security
– Establishing a new forum for interagency collaboration to improve delivery of NIST measurement services
– Developing measurement methods and standards to accelerate the commercialization of energy-efficient lighting products
– Creating the capability to predict concrete performance, a key material in U.S. infrastructure
The awards recognize exceptional performance and contributions that have a direct and lasting impact within the Department of Commerce.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2009/11/37-employees-earn-doc-awards
Keywords: Metrology, Quantum, Standards, Engineering, Imaging
