The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has honored several of its staff members with prestigious awards from the Department of Commerce. The Gold Medal, the highest honor, was awarded to five individuals for their exceptional contributions to NIST’s mission and impact on the Department of Commerce.
Key recipients include:
– B. Stephen Carpenter, Director of International and Academic Affairs, for his work revitalizing the Inter-American Metrology System
– Harry Hertz, Director of the Baldrige National Quality Program, for leading the program’s expansion and diversification
– Lura J. Powell, Director of the Advanced Technology Program, for successfully navigating turbulent times and implementing recommendations
– Paul S. Julienne, Leader of the Quantum Processes Group, for pioneering work in ultracold collisions and the Bose-Einstein condensate
– Rosalie T. Ruegg, Director of the Economic Assessment Office, for creating an internationally recognized economic impact assessment methodology
The Silver Medal was awarded to five individuals and three NIST groups for their exceptional performance and contributions. Notable recipients include:
– Jorge R. Urrutia, Director of Administration, for establishing partnerships that saved millions in construction costs
– Dale E. Hall, Deputy Director of the Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory, for leading the development of the Center for Theoretical and Computational Materials Science
– Edward F. Kelley, Physicist of the Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory, for inventing new methods for characterizing video displays
– Barbara C. Levin, Biologist of the Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory, for researching the first Standard Reference Material for DNA typing
– W. Gary Mallard, Leader of the Chemical Reference Data and Modeling Group, for developing the NIST Chemistry WebBook
NIST, as a non-regulatory agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Technology Administration, promotes economic growth by working with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements, and standards through four partnerships.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/1998/12/nist-staff-receive-high-honors-commerce-department
Keywords: Metrology, Standards, NIST, Measurement, Spectroscopy
