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Panel on Review of the Four Divisions of the Physical Measurement Laboratory at the National Institute of Standards and Technology

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The National Academies panel assesses independently the scientific and technical work performed by four divisions of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Physical Measurement Laboratory. This panel reviews technical reports and technical program descriptions prepared by NIST staff and visits the facilities of four divisions of the Physical Measurement Laboratory. The visit includes technical presentations by NIST staff, demonstrations of NIST projects, tours of NIST facilities, and discussions with NIST staff. The panel deliberates findings in closed sessions of the panel meeting and prepares a report summarizing its assessment findings.

Description

The National Academies shall appoint three panels to assess independently the scientific and technical work performed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Physical Measurement Laboratory, Information Technology Laboratory, and Center for Neutron Research. Each panel will review technical reports and technical program descriptions prepared by NIST staff and will visit the facilities of their respective NIST laboratory. Visits will include technical presentations by NIST staff, demonstrations of NIST projects, tours of NIST facilities, and discussions with NIST staff. Each panel will deliberate findings in closed session panel meetings and will prepare a separate report summarizing its assessment findings.

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Sponsors

Department of Commerce

Staff

Jim McGee

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Martin Offutt

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Eva Labre

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