Chemistry
From the food we eat and the pharmaceuticals doctors prescribe to the paints and fuel additives we use, the NIST develops the technology, measurement methods, and standards to address the needs of the chemical industry.
A Smart Window to Sustainable Development: A Scientist’s Story
"I think curiosity is at the root of all scientific careers. That, and insecurity. In my formative years, I felt compelled to assign a rational explanation to everything. I didn’t know it then, but I was practicing to be a scientist—and having lots of fun." – An excerpt from a Taking Measure blog post from NIST researcher Martin Green, who writes about his path to becoming a materials scientist and his research into the use of materials for sustainable development.
