NIST

An agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce

Founded in 1901, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a nonregulatory federal agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce. With headquarters in Gaithersburg, Maryland, NIST’s mission is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life.

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NIST Offers 19 Ways to Build Zero Trust ArchitecturesA risk-based approach to cybersecurity
Wed, 08/06/2025 - 12:03
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- If you’re trying to secure your organization’s computer network from cyberattacks, traditional approaches may not work. Gone are the days when you could keep all your electronic assets inside a single building and…
New NIST Method Precisely Measures Radioactivity in Tiny SamplesCould support improved cancer treatments, nuclear fuel reprocessing for advanced reactors, and other fields
Thu, 07/24/2025 - 12:02
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have demonstrated a new and faster method for detecting and measuring the radioactivity of minuscule amounts of radioactive material. The innovative…
NICE RAMPS: 9 Years and CountingCommunities keep expanding opportunities in cybersecurity work and learning
Wed, 07/23/2025 - 12:02
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- A lot has changed in America’s cybersecurity workforce development ecosystem since 2016: Employment in cybersecurity occupations has grown by more than 300,000; the number of information security degrees awarded annually…
NIST Study Aims to Improve Utility of the Scanning Electron MicroscopeSemiconductor industry will greatly benefit from more accurate interpretation of electron microscopy images
Mon, 07/07/2025 - 12:03
Using an electron beam to image the tiniest of defects and patterns on microchips, the scanning electron microscope (SEM) has long been a mainstay of the semiconductor industry. But as the industry continues to miniaturize chip components—essential…
NIST’s Curved Neutron Beams Could Deliver Benefits Straight to IndustryFirst neutron ‘Airy beam’ has unusual capabilities
Thu, 05/22/2025 - 12:02
In a physics first, a team including scientists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has created a way to make beams of neutrons travel in curves. These Airy beams (named for English scientist George Airy), which the team…
Take a Child to Work DayOpening doors and minds to manufacturing
Thu, 04/24/2025 - 00:02
Every year, employers across the United States open their doors to curious kids, inviting them to experience a day in the life of their parents at work. On April 25, 2025, Take a Child to Work Day and Beyond will give children whose parents work in…
Rare Crystal Shape Found to Increase the Strength of 3D-Printed MetalNIST researchers have found special atomic patterns called quasicrystals in 3D-printed aluminum alloys
Wed, 04/23/2025 - 00:01
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- Andrew Iams saw something strange while looking through his electron microscope. He was examining a sliver of a new aluminum alloy at the atomic scale, searching for the key to its strength, when he noticed that the atoms…
NIST Finalizes Guidelines for Evaluating ‘Differential Privacy’Gleaning useful insights from databases while protecting individuals’ data
Wed, 04/02/2025 - 12:01
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- How can we glean useful insights from databases containing confidential information while protecting the privacy of the individuals whose data are contained within? Differential privacy, a way of defining privacy in a…
What’s Coming for U.S. ManufacturingChanging supply chains and improved traceability
Mon, 03/17/2025 - 12:02
The U.S. manufacturing industry is evolving at a rapid pace, driven by new technologies, smarter supply chains, and an increasingly dynamic workforce. This year, small manufacturers will face a mix of opportunities and challenges as they navigate…
What the New ASTM E617 Standard Means for NIST Handbook 105-1Updates to ASTM E617 enhance precision requirements for calibration weights, influencing standards outlined in the NIST handbook
Wed, 03/05/2025 - 12:02
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- As part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Office of Weights and Measures (OWM) is responsible for harmonizing international and national documentary standards with those used by the U.S.…