(ANSI: New York) -- Counterfeit merchandise has led to numerous risks for consumers worldwide, from significant health and safety concerns over counterfeit life-saving drugs, to flammable electrical devices, to tremendous financial loss for U.S. businesses, government, and individuals.

(Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education: Seattle) -- The U.S. higher education system is widely regarded as one of the world’s largest and most flexible. Despite this advantage, the country could be outpaced by others in producing innovative scientists and engineers.

(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded a total of $50 million in grants to five institutions to support the construction of new scientific research facilities that will explore topics ranging from nanometer-scale electronics and “green”

(NSF: Las Vegas) -- NSF International is developing a automotive aftermarket collision parts distributor certification program that will close the gap in the supply chain between part manufacturers and body shops.

The Performance Management Group (TPMG) is offering new live, e-learning courses through two certification and training programs: Lean Six Sigma Service Excellence and Performance Management.

(DNV: Houston) --  Det Norske Veritas (DNV) has been contracted by the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) of the the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S.

(IEC: Geneva) -- During the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) general meeting that took place in Seattle this past week, three outstanding individuals were honored with the Lord Kelvin Award for their lifelong contribution to electrotechnology.