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Displaying events from January 01, 2012 To December 30, 2012
Where Do New Medicines Come From?
January 20, 2012 Ever wondered how new drugs are discovered? Sometimes it’s a case of serendipity. Sometimes it involves synchrotron science, and … more
Mobile Device Security Technical Exchange Meeting
January 24, 2012 The technological advances embodied in today's Smart Phones have introduced significant changes and challenges to the way we communicate and … more
NCSL International Technical Exchange
January 26-27, 2012 The NCSL International Technical Exchange is a new educational event to help fill the gap between a local region or section meeting and a … more
Interagency Workshop on the use of Next-Generation DNA Sequencing for Human Identification and Characterization
January 31, 2012 The DoD Forensic Working Group would like to convene a workshop to discuss the impact that rapidly advancing Next-Generation DNA … more
Betting on Las Vegas: Designing Popular Slot Games
February 3, 2012 The American public wagers some $800 billion in casinos each year, losing about $60 billion. The industry's #1 revenue source is slot … more
Fundamentals of Metrology
February 6-10, 2012 Description The Fundamentals of Metrology seminar will introduce the participant to the concepts of measurement systems, units, measurement … more
NIST Industry Day 2012
February 8, 2012 The NIST Acquisition Management Division will partner with the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) to host an more
A Demographic Look at the Near Future
February 10, 2012 Looking at information gathered from the recent census together with other Census Bureau surveys, estimates and projections illuminates … more
National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) Pilots Grant Proposers’ Conference
February 15, 2012 To accelerate progress toward improved systems for interoperable, trusted online credentials that go beyond simple passwords and user IDs, the … more
Mass Metrology Seminar
February 27-March 9, 2012 The Mass Metrology Seminar is a two-week, "hands-on" seminar. It incorporates approximately 30 percent lectures and 70 percent … more
NIST Exhibits at 2012 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit
February 27-29, 2012 The third annual event is designed to bring together key players from across the energy ecosystem – … more
International Biometric Performance Testing Conference (IBPC) 2012
March 5-9, 2012 In cooperation with the National Physical Laboratory and Fraunhofer IGD, NIST is pleased to announce, as the sequel to the IBPC 2010 , an … more
2012 NIST/NSTIC IDtrust Workshop
March 13-14, 2012 “Technologies and Standards Enabling the Identity Ecosystem” The 2012 NIST/NSTIC IDtrust Workshop will be held March 13-14, … more
NSTIC Identity Ecosystem Governance Workshop
March 15, 2012 Since the creation of the Internet, there have always been difficult questions surrounding privacy, security and trust. How do we know with whom … more
The Role of Technology in the Outlook for Energy
March 16, 2012 ExxonMobil is investing in technologies for improving energy efficiency, increasing energy supplies, and mitigating CO 2 emissions. Energy … more
NSTIC Steering Group FFO Proposers’ Webinar
March 19, 2012 Provide information to potential proposers and other interested parties on the requirements of the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in … more
9th International Temperature Symposium
March 19-23, 2012 The International Temperature Symposia are held every 10 years as major technical conferences highlighting the advances over the last decade in … more
2012 Performance Metrics for Intelligent Systems (PerMIS'12) Workshop
March 20-22, 2012 The 2012 Performance Metrics for Intelligent Systems (PerMIS’12) Workshop will be the eleventh in a series of workshops dedicated to … more
Third SHA-3 Candidate Conference
March 22-23, 2012 The Third SHA-3 Candidate Conference will be held at the Washington Marriott Hotel in Washington, DC on March 22-23, 2012, following more
Measurement Science Conference
March 22-23, 2012 The goal of the Measurement Science Conference is to provide a professional training forum and venue to advance education, renew and expand … more
Riding the Waves: Harnessing Ocean Wave Energy through Research, Development, and Testing
March 23, 2012 An extremely abundant and promising source of energy exists in the world’s oceans. Ocean energy exists in the forms of wave, tidal, … more
Federal Information Systems Security Educators’ Association (FISSEA) "A New Era in Cybersecurity Awareness, Training, and Education"
March 27-29, 2012 FISSEA – now a NIST program under the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) announced the 25th Annual Conference. This … more
Webinar - Traceability Assessments for Weights and Measures
April 5, 2012 This 2 hour webinar will introduce metrological traceability. Metrological traceability is a characteristic of a measurement result. A laboratory … more
Public workshop - NIST Guidance on Federal Conformity Assessment Activities (15 C.F.R. Part 287)
April 11, 2012 Examine current approaches to conformity assessment among Federal agencies and the private sector; Provide a forum for discussion with NIST on … more
Ontology Summit 2012: Ontology for Big Systems
April 12-13, 2012 This year's Ontology Summit is titled "Ontology for Big Systems" and seeks to explore, identify and articulate how ontological … more
Near-Earth Objects: finding them before they find us
April 13, 2012 In the last few years, several known near-Earth asteroids shot closely past the Earth, while on October 6, 2008 a small asteroid was discovered … more
Information Technology Security Day, Gaithersburg
April 17, 2012 The NIST Information Technology Security Day is hosted annually as a means to heighten DOC and NIST user awareness of information technology … more
CIB Presents: An International Workshop on Integrated Design & Delivery Solutions (IDDS)
April 18, 2012 The International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB) one-day international workshop took place on April 18, … more
Webinar: Conducting an Effective Management Review
April 19, 2012 This 2 hour webinar will introduce the management review process, an important tool used by laboratories to foster communication between top … more
Cybersecurity for Cyber-Physical Systems
April 23-24, 2012 Presentations, Final Agenda & Abstracts now available . (note: The presentations & Abstracts are linked within the Agenda PDF … more
Fundamentals of Metrology
April 23-27, 2012 Description The Fundamentals of Metrology seminar will introduce the participant to the concepts of measurement systems, units, measurement … more
Alternative Test Methods Work Group Meeting
April 24, 2012 The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is forming a work group to examine alternative methods for testing the accuracy of … more
Paul Dirac - The Strangest Man
April 27, 2012 Paul Dirac, co-discover of quantum mechanics, was one of the greatest theoretical physicists of the twentieth century. Now often called … more
Webinar - Internal Auditing Best Practices
May 3, 2012 This 2 hour webinar will consider internal auditing techniques and best practices that are used by a metrology laboratory to comply with ISO/IEC … more
Complexity: A Guided Tour
May 4, 2012 As science probes the nature of life, society, and technology ever more closely, what it finds there is complexity. The sophisticated group … more
Mass Metrology Seminar--Cancelled
May 7-18, 2012 The Mass Metrology Seminar is a two-week, "hands-on" seminar. It incorporates approximately 30 percent lectures and 70 percent … more
Information Technology (IT) Security Day, Boulder
May 8, 2012 The NIST Information Technology Security Day is hosted annually as a means to heighten DOC and NIST user awareness of information technology … more
NIST Lunar Calibration Workshop
May 14-15, 2012 Purpose: The Lunar Calibration Workshop will bring together representatives from different communities to discuss the need to … more
OMB Workshop on Federal Participation in the Development and Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards and in Conformity Assessment Activities
May 15, 2012 The public OMB workshop on Federal Participation in the Development and Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards will take place at the Gaithersburg … more
A Memoir of Los Alamos in World War II
May 18, 2012 As an undergraduate physics student turned soldier, Dr. Peshkin was lucky to be sent to Los Alamos, where he worked most of the time as Richard … more
Creating Usable Electronic Health Records (EHRs): A User-Centered Design Best Practices Workshop
May 22, 2012 Electronic health records (EHRs) have the potential of improving the quality, safety and efficiency of patient care ; yet, human factors … more
Technical Aspects of Botnets Workshop
May 30, 2012 While security risks on the Internet continue to exist in many areas, one increasingly exploited threat is the global rise of botnets. A botnet … more
Functional Imaging for Regenerative Medicine Workshop
May 31-June 1, 2012 The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in conjunction with the Multi Agency Tissue Engineering Science (MATES) working group … more
37th Annual Time and Frequency Metrology Seminar
June 5-8, 2012 This seminar is a must for planners, managers, scientists, engineers, laboratory technicians, and educators involved in the use of time and … more
Cloud Computing Forum & Workshop V
June 5-7, 2012 To show federal leadership and support for the NIST technology role in U.S. Government agency adoption of cloud computing to reduce costs and … more
Safeguarding Health Information: Building Assurance through HIPAA Security
June 6-7, 2012 The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights more
NIST - Bell Labs Workshop on Large-Scale Complex Networks
June 8, 2012 The 2 nd NIST - Bell Labs Workshop aims at highlighting and discussing current and emerging research on: Large-scale geometry of complex networks, … more
Contaminants, Water and Human Health: New Lessons from Alligators
June 15, 2012 Many chemicals introduced into the environment by humans adversely affect embryonic development of animals, including humans. A disruption of … more
Webinar - Documenting Traceability and Calibration Intervals
June 18, 2012 At the end of (or during) this session, using your notes and ISO/IEC 17025 or NIST HB 143, you will: be able to describe the essential components … more
HB133 – Introduction and Inspecting Packages Labeled by Weight
June 18-22, 2012 Understanding the basics of HB 133 – Inspecting packages labeled by weight. more
NIST Exhibits at the 2013 BIO International Convention
June 18-21, 2012 The BIO International Convention is the largest global event for the biotechnology industry and attracts the biggest names in biotech, offers key … more
Webinar - Basic Uncertainty Concepts
June 18, 2012 At the end of (or during) this session, using your notes and ISO/IEC 17025 or NIST HB 143, you will be able to: Explain the concepts of … more
Webinar: Conducting an Effective Management Review
June 19, 2012 This 2 hour webinar will introduce the management review process, an important tool used by laboratories to foster communication between top … more
Webinar - Calibration Report Evaluations
June 19, 2012 Webinar - Calibration Report Evaluations At the end of (or during) this session, using notes and reference materials, you will: Know which … more
Webinar - Basic Measurement Assurance
June 22, 2012 Participants will be able to describe their measurement assurance system during a Management Review; review example control charts for problems, … more
Webinar - Control Charts Using PMAP Software
June 22, 2012 At the end of this session, participants will be able to identify the essential requirements and information that are needed for establishing a … more
8th Annual Meeting of the Metabolomics Society
June 24-28, 2012 The Metabolomics Society is pleased to announce the location and dates for our next annual meeting 'METABOLOMICS 2012'. We will host a … more
National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) Workshop
June 26, 2012 On June 26, the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) hosted a workshop to introduce the Center, a public-private collaboration for … more
Webinar - Traceability Assessments for Weights and Measures
June 28, 2012 This 2 hour webinar will introduce metrological traceability. Metrological traceability is a characteristic of a measurement result. A laboratory … more
Measurement Science and Standards in Forensic Firearms Analysis 2012
July 10-11, 2012 The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in collaboration with more
23rd NIST Computer Modeling Workshop
July 16-18, 2012 Both computational modeling and experimental measurements are crucial for improving the assured delivery, performance, and sustainability of … more
Green Concrete Performance One-Day Workshop
July 20, 2012 The National Institute of Standards and Technology will conduct a one-day workshop to support the expanded use of industrial by-product materials … more
Revised Draft FIPS 201–2 Workshop
July 25, 2012 NIST is hosting a public workshop on the Revised Draft Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 201-2. The purpose of the workshop is to … more
2012 NCSL International Conference
July 29-August 2, 2012 Researchers and engineers, calibration laboratories, quality assurance/control functions, testing and inspection staff: we have many measurement … more
Webinar - Calibration Report Evaluations
August 9, 2012 Webinar - Calibration Report Evaluations At the end of (or during) this session, using notes and reference materials, you will: Know which … more
nSoft Consortium Kick-off Meeting
August 14, 2012 The nSoft Consortium Kick-off Meeting will provide current and potential members of the nSoft consortium a venue to review current activities of … more
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Retail Motor-Fuel Dispenser (RMFD) Inspection and Test Training
August 14-15, 2012 Instruction provided to the public and private sector on NIST Handbook 44 and 130 legal metrology requirements and test procedures for CNG RMFDs … more
Genome in a Bottle Consortium Meeting: Aug. 16-17, 2012
August 16-17, 2012 See up to date information and future consortium reports at the new website www.genomeinabottle.org . Clinical application of ultra high … more
Webinar Contract Review
August 16, 2012 This 2 hour webinar will introduce the fundamentals of contract review that are necessary to meet customer expectations and successfully implement … more
Fundamentals of Metrology
August 20-24, 2012 Description The Fundamentals of Metrology seminar will introduce the participant to the concepts of measurement systems, units, measurement … more
Webinar - Document Control and Record Keeping
August 23, 2012 This 2 hour webinar will introduce the fundamentals of Laboratory Management System Document Control and Record Keeping that are necessary to … more
U.S. National Work Group on Measuring Systems for Electric Vehicle Fueling
August 29, 2012 To develop proposed requirements for commercial electricity-measuring devices (including those used in sub-metering electricity at residential and … more
Proficiency Testing Follow Up Actions and Root Cause Analysis Calibration Report Evaluations
August 30, 2012 Participants will be able to: Identify the 17025 criteria requiring proficiency testing, Complete all required PT follow-up documentation, … more
Webinar: Conducting an Effective Management Review (Cancelled)
September 6, 2012 This 2 hour webinar will introduce the management review process, an important tool used by laboratories to foster communication between top … more
Carbon NanoTube Digital Electronics Workshop
September 6, 2012 To review and discuss the current status and potential benefits of carbon nanotubes in digital electronic applications. Topics Covered: … more
Cryptographic Key Management Workshop 2012
September 10-11, 2012 NIST is conducting a two-day Key Management Workshop on September 10-11. The subject of the workshop is the technical and administrative aspects … more
NIST Exhibits at the International Manufacturing Technology Show 2012
September 10-15, 2012 The International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) is the largest manufacturing technology show in the Western Hemisphere. IMTS 2010 drew more … more
Webinar - Internal Auditing Best Practices (Cancelled)
September 13, 2012 This 2 hour webinar will consider internal auditing techniques and best practices that are used by a metrology laboratory to comply with ISO/IEC … more
Mid-Atlantic Microbeam Analysis Society 2012 Symposium
September 14, 2012 A one-half day symposium on the advances to the field in the last 20 years that would have been of great interest to our colleague and friend … more
NIST ITS-90 Fixed-Point Cell Cell Mini-Workshop
September 17-18, 2012 The NIST ITS-90 Fixed-Point Cell Mini-Workshop is offered every year and covers the realization of ITS-90 fixed-point cells over the range from … more
The Biometric Consortium Conference 2012
September 18-20, 2012 The 2012 Biometric Consortium Conference presented by NIST, NSA and AFCEA will address the important role that biometrics plays in identification … more
Antenna Parameter Measurement by Near-Field Techniques Short Course
September 18-20, 2012 Transfer near-field technology to industry and other agencies. more
Selecting and Using Alternative Thermometers
September 19-20, 2012 The NIST Selecting and Using Alternative Thermometers Mini-Workshop is offered every year and is a laboratory-based workshop designed to assist … more
Webinar - State Laboratory Annual Submission Process
September 20, 2012 For State Laboratory weights and measures staff to review annual submission requirements for laboratory Recognition. At the end of this session, … more
NIST National Work Group on Taximeters
September 24-26, 2012 To further develop standards and policies related to the regulation of taximeters in the U.S. more
NIST Exhibits at the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) 2012
September 26, 2012 The National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers, NOBCChE, will hold its 39th Annual Conference … more
NIST Health IT Symposium Series - September 2012
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NACMA 2012 Annual Workshop and Conference: Meet World Experts on GD&T, Dimensional Measurement Uncertainty, and Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Accuracy
October 8-9, 2012 To contribute to the growth of expertise in coordinate measuring machine technology, improve measurement accuracy and traceability, and to promote … more
First NIST Workshop on Macromolecular Separations-by-Design
October 10-11, 2012 The First NIST Workshop on Macromolecular Separations-by-Design will bring together scientists and engineers from industry and academia, along … more
NIST Health IT Symposium Series - October 2012
October 11, 2012 To introduce innovative health IT R&D to NIST’s researchers working in health IT and to increase collaborations. more
NIST Exhibits at the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) 2012
October 11-14, 2012 The 2012 SACNAS National Conference "Science, Technology, and Diversity for a Healthy World" will take place in Seattle, Washington. … more
Mass Metrology Seminar
October 15-26, 2012 The Mass Metrology Seminar is a two-week, "hands-on" seminar. It incorporates approximately 30 percent lectures and 70 percent … more
ICT Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Workshop
October 15-16, 2012 Risk from the information and communications technology (ICT) supply chain is widely recognized as a principle concern for federal departments and … more
NIST Radiation Thermometry Short Course
October 15-19, 2012 The NIST Radiation Short Course is offered ever more
Innovations in Measurement Science: FY13 Projects
October 19, 2012 The NIST Innovations in Measurement Science (IMS) Program - formerly called Competence - provides funds to ex more
CIRMS 2012
October 22-25, 2012 The 21st Annual Meeting of the Council on Ionizing Radiation Measurements and Standards will focus on confidence obtained through the traceability … more
Administrators Workshop
October 22-26, 2012 To provide training to Weights and Measures Program Administrators. Training will be based on NIST Handbook 155 - Weights and Measures Program … more
Retail Motor-Fuel Dispensers and Consoles
October 22-24, 2012 This 5-day RMFD course provides participants with the knowledge of the inspection requirements for RMFDs according to NIST Handbook 44 and … more
Workshop on Future Needs for Service Life Prediction of Polymeric Materials
October 24-26, 2012 The objectives of this workshop are to identify gaps and future needs for service life prediction of polymeric materials. Topics will span … more
NICE Workshop Shaping the Future of Cybersecurity Workshop Connecting the Dots in Cyberspace, October 30-November 1, 2012
October 30-November 1, 2012 The National Initiative For Cybersecurity Education (NICE) will host its third annual Shaping the Future of Cybersecurity Education Workshop at … more
NIST Exhibits at the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) National Conference 2012
November 1-3, 2012 Held annually since 1978, the AISES National Conference is a one-of-a-kind, three-day event con more
Webinar - State Laboratory Annual Submission Process
November 1, 2012 For State Laboratory weights and measures staff to review annual submission requirements for laboratory Recognition. At the end of this session, … more
Fundamentals of Metrology - (CANCELLED)
November 5-9, 2012 Description The Fundamentals of Metrology seminar will introduce the participant to the concepts of measurement systems, units, measurement … more
NIST Exhibits at the 2012 Quadrennial Physics Congress
November 8, 2012 Once every four years Sigma Pi Sigma, the physics honor society, hosts a unique meeting that brings together undergraduate and graduate physics … more
NIST Exhibits at the FABTECH EXPO 2012
November 12-14, 2012 North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, … more
4th International Conference on Biofuels Standards: Current Issues, Future Trends
November 13-15, 2012 To provide a forum for discussion of documentary and measurement standards and technologies for biofuels, state of the art of biofuels production … more
NIST Health IT Symposium Series - November 2012
November 15, 2012 To introduce innovative health IT R&D to NIST’s researchers working in health IT and to increase collaborations. more
Forensics@NIST 2012
November 28-30, 2012 This three-day symposium will showcase cutting edge forensic science research being performed at NIST. Attendees will learn how NIST's … more
Intermediate Metrology Seminar
December 3-7, 2012 Minimum Requirements Before attending the Intermediate seminar, a metrologist must have completed the Basic Metrology seminar and State … more
Administrators Workshop
December 3-7, 2012 To provide training to Weights and Measures Program Administrators. Training will be based on NIST Handbook 155 - Weights and Measures Program … more
Random Bit Generation Workshop 2012
December 5-6, 2012 Cryptography and security applications make extensive use of random numbers and random bits, particularly for the generation of cryptographic … more
HB133 - Checking the Net Contents of Packaged Goods
December 10-14, 2012 The focus will be on the requirements and basic test procedures for packages labeled by weight. This will include, but not be limited to a review … more
NIST Health IT Symposium Series - December 2012
December 13, 2012 To introduce innovative health IT R&D to NIST’s researchers working in health IT and to increase collaborations. more |
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