The article discusses various initiatives and programs related to standards development and implementation by Standards.gov and NIST. Key points include:
1. NIST is seeking applications from U.S. colleges and universities to develop curricula incorporating standards education into undergraduate and graduate courses, with a deadline of April 14, 2025.
2. NIST and ANSI have extended their Memorandum of Understanding to support continued collaboration in standardization, strengthening the U.S. voluntary standards system.
3. NIST has awarded $15 million to ASTM International to establish a Standardization Center of Excellence supporting U.S. engagement in international standardization for critical and emerging technologies.
4. A new IEC/ISO Joint Technical Committee on Quantum Technologies has been approved, managed by BSI as Secretariat and chaired by a representative of the Republic of Korea. The U.S. National Committee is inviting participants for its Technical Advisory Group.
5. The article emphasizes the importance of technical standards in keeping us safe, enabling technology advancement, and helping businesses succeed, while preventing potential technological problems.
6. Various resources and databases are mentioned, including the Standards Incorporated by Reference (SIBR) Database, Telecom Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs), and guidance for using inclusive language in documentary standards.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/standardsgov
Keywords: ANSI, ASTM, IEC, ISO, NIST, NOFO, SIBR, TBT, WTO
