NIST Boulder Lab Building Renamed for Katharine Blodgett Gebbie | NIST
In December 2015, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) renamed its main Boulder laboratory building to honor Katharine…
Senate Confirms May as 15th NIST Director | NIST
This article reports on the U.S. Senate confirming Willie May as the new director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology…
Spotlight: Zebra-Striped Structures to Twist Neutrons and Extend Researchers’ Vision | NIST
Researchers at NIST and the University of Waterloo have developed a new microscopic device to improve how neutrons are used in scientific…
Spotlight: NIST/JILA Fellow Ana Maria Rey’s Entrance Into Theoretical Physics | NIST
This article profiles Ana Maria Rey, a theoretical physicist at NIST and JILA, rather than detailing a specific quantum computing standard.…
Probing the Inner Secrets of Nanowires | NIST
Researchers at NIST and the Colorado School of Mines are investigating semiconductor nanowires to improve the manufacturing of tiny devices…
Four at NIST Honored with Flemming Awards | NIST
This article reports on four National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) employees who received Flemming Awards for their research,…
NIST’s FY 2015 Budget Request Focuses on Innovation, Expands Technology Transfer and Economic Growth Priorities | NIST
The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has requested a budget increase for fiscal year 2015 that includes funding for…
Portable Frequency Comb Rolls Out of the Lab | NIST
NIST researchers have introduced a portable optical frequency comb that sets a new benchmark for portable timekeeping precision. This…
Reading the Secrets of Ancient Light | NIST
NIST researchers have developed a new quantum sensor array designed to study the faint light left over from the Big Bang. Unlike traditional…