The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded 33 NIST employees with Gold and Silver Medal Awards, the highest honors from the department. The awards recognize outstanding contributions in various categories, including leadership, scientific/engineering achievement, and customer service.
Gold Medal recipients include:
– IT Laboratory members for leadership in implementing Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12
– Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory members for developing the world’s first quantum-based electrical standard for AC voltage
– Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory members for creating testing protocols for the new U.S. ePassport
Silver Medal recipients include:
– NIST Center for Neutron Research members for contributions to neutron source technology
– Building and Fire Research Laboratory members for hurricane performance reconnaissance
The awards highlight NIST’s significant contributions to national security, technology standards, and scientific research.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2007/11/33-local-employees-earn-doc-awards
Keywords: standardization, quantum-based electrical standard, nanotechnology, infrared measurement science, terahertz technology
