An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory
An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2010-10-27

Total Pages: 63

ISBN-13: 0309163323

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The Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory (MSEL) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) works with industry, standards bodies, universities, and other government laboratories to improve the nation's measurements and standards infrastructure for materials. A panel of experts appointed by the National Research Council (NRC) assessed the four divisions of MSEL, by visiting these divisions and reviewing their activities.

An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory
An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2010-11-27

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 0309161614

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The mission of the Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory (MEL) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is to promote innovation and the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing through measurement science, measurement services, and critical technical contributions to standards. The MEL is organized in five divisions: Intelligent Systems, Manufacturing Metrology, Manufacturing Systems Integration, Precision Engineering, and Fabrication Technology. A panel of experts appointed by the National Research Council (NRC) assessed the first four divisions.

An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Physics Laboratory
An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Physics Laboratory

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2010-10-27

Total Pages: 73

ISBN-13: 0309163307

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The mission of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Physics Laboratory is to support U.S. industry, government, and the scientific community by providing measurement services and research for electronic, optical, and radiation technology. In this respect, the laboratory provides the foundation for the metrology of optical and ionizing radiations, time and frequency, and fundamental quantum processes, historically major areas of standards and technology. The Panel on Physics visited the six divisions of the laboratory and reviewed a selected sample of their programs and projects.

An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Material Measurement Laboratory
An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Material Measurement Laboratory

Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2017-12-29

Total Pages: 105

ISBN-13: 0309469473

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An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Material Measurement Laboratory: Fiscal Year 2017 assesses the scientific and technical work performed by the National Institute of Standards (NIST). This publication reviews technical reports and technical program descriptions prepared by NIST staff summarizes the findings of the authoring panel.

An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Building and Fire Research Laboratory
An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Building and Fire Research Laboratory

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2008-10-27

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 0309178703

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A panel of experts appointed by the National Research Council assessed the scientific and technical work of the Building and Fire Research Laboratory (BFRL) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The scope of the assessment included the following criteria: (1) the technical merit of the current laboratory programs relative to the current state of the art worldwide; (2) the adequacy of the laboratory facilities, equipment, and human resources, as they affect the quality of the laboratory technical programs; and (3) the degree to which the laboratory programs in measurement science and standards achieve their stated objectives and desired impact. The book finds that, overall the technical merit of the programs reviewed within the BFRL is very high and generally at a state-of-the-art level. The programs have clear ties to the overall BFRL Strategic Priority Areas and are well aligned with the mission of NIST, which 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.

An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Measurement and Standards Laboratories
An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Measurement and Standards Laboratories

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2002-09-26

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 0309182670

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This assessment of the technical quality and relevance of the programs of the Measurement and Standards Laboratories of the National Institute of Standards and Technology is the work of the 165 members of the National Research Council's (NRC's) Board on Assessment of NIST Programs and its panels. These individuals were chosen by the NRC for their technical expertise, their practical experience in running research programs, and their knowledge of industry's needs in basic measurements and standards. This assessment addresses the following: The technical merit of the laboratory programs relative to the state of the art worldwide; The effectiveness with which the laboratory programs are carried out and the results disseminated to their customers; The relevance of the laboratory programs to the needs of their customers; and The ability of the laboratories' facilities, equipment, and human resources to enable the laboratories to fulfill their mission and meet their customers' needs.

An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory
An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2009-11-08

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 0309145090

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An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory examines the operations of the Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory (CSTL) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This book assesses the CSTL, based on the following criteria: (1) the technical merit of the current laboratory programs relative to current state-of-the-art programs worldwide; (2) the adequacy of the laboratory budget, facilities, equipment, and human resources, as they affect the quality of the laboratory's technical programs; and (3) the degree to which laboratory programs in measurement science and standards achieve their stated objectives and desired impact."

An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Center for Neutron Research
An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Center for Neutron Research

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2008-11-27

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 0309127254

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology [NIST] Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) is a national user facility whose mission is to ensure the availability of neutron measurement capabilities in order to meet the needs of U.S. researchers from industry, academia, and government agencies. A panel of experts from the National Research Council evaluated the NCNR by the following criteria: (1) the technical merit of the current laboratory programs relative to the current state of the art worldwide; (2) the adequacy of the laboratory facilities, equipment, and human resources, as they affect the quality of the laboratory technical programs; and (3) the degree to which the laboratory programs in measurement science and standards achieve their stated objectives and desired impact. This book finds that NCNR is an extremely reliable and comprehensive neutron scattering facility. Even as the other neutron source in the nation-the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS)-becomes increasingly operational and the Oak Ridge High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) comes back online, the NCNR will continue to be a vital resource for meeting the broad spectrum of user needs for and scientific objectives related to neutron scattering.

An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Information Technology Laboratory
An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Information Technology Laboratory

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2007-10-18

Total Pages: 30

ISBN-13: 0309111870

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The report on the ITL presents a general assessment of the laboratory including a look at its research strategies, opportunities, planning for growth, research culture, and computing infrastructure; and provides assessments of the laboratory's six divisions. The report notes that the work of the ITL generally ranks at or near the top of the work being done by peer institutions.

An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory
An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2009-11-08

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 0309145031

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, carries out its mission of promoting U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by developing and applying technology, measurements, and standards across nationally and strategically important industries. NIST is uniquely positioned to contribute to the development of U.S. industry and to technology deployment, and thereby to U.S. economic growth. This book contains the assessment by the Panel on Electronics and Electrical Engineering of NIST's Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory (EEEL), focusing on the scientific and technical work performed by the laboratory. The assessment is conducted biennially. The book examines the broad factors of technical merit of the laboratory's programs, the adequacy of facilities and resources, and the achievement of desired impacts.