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enNIST Transfers Evidence From Champlain Towers South to Miami-Dade Police Department
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/11/nist-transfers-evidence-champlain-towers-south-miami-dade-police-department
The National Construction Safety Team has reached an important milestone in its investigation into the 2021 partial collapse of Champlain Towers South.
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1867666Revision of Baldrige Framework to Increase its Value as Improvement Guide
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/10/revision-baldrige-framework-increase-its-value-improvement-guide
During its current revision, the Baldrige Excellence Framework®, the core document of the Baldrige Program, is undergoing revolutionary change—being reorganized, simplified, and refocused—to make it as easy to use as possible and to expand its value
Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000LouAnn Scotthttps://www.nist.gov/node/18646215x5: The Public Safety Innovation Summit
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/events/2025/06/5x5-public-safety-innovation-summit
REGISTER NOW 5x5 ― the confirmation of a strong and clear signal ― and the place to make your voice heard and drive public safety communications forward. In 2025, the FirstNet Authority and the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Public
Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400Crissy Robinsonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1862471NIST Provides Update on Champlain Towers South Investigation
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/09/nist-provides-update-champlain-towers-south-investigation
Work continues to determine cause of the 2021 tragedy and to develop science-based recommendations to improve building safety.
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1861171NIST’s Long Phan and Marc Levitan Receive Service to America Medal
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/09/nists-long-phan-and-marc-levitan-receive-service-america-medal
The award recognizes their efforts to develop standards and building codes to make structures resistant to tornadoes.
Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1860776Workshop on Functional Recovery Performance Targets
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/events/2024/10/workshop-functional-recovery-performance-targets
A NIST-sponsored, one and one-half day, in-person workshop bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders from outside the engineering/code development world with knowledge and interest in functional recovery concepts. In a series of breakout
Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400Jennifer Gerlockhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1860541Workshop on Whole Community Public Safety and Resilience in Smart Cities
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/events/2024/08/workshop-whole-community-public-safety-and-resilience-smart-cities
The Smart Connected Systems Division of NIST is launching a research project to define technology applications, analyses, key performance indicators, and decision systems for public safety planning to more effectively respond to and recover from
Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400Sabina Mohanhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1855546Tornadoes Are Deadly. These New Building Codes Will Save Lives.
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/07/tornadoes-are-deadly-these-new-building-codes-will-save-lives
NIST research has led to the first building code provision for tornado resilience.
Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1852981Spotlight: NIST Researchers Are Helping Make Communities More Resilient Through Wind Tunnel Testing of Building Models
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/06/spotlight-nist-researchers-are-helping-make-communities-more-resilient
NIST researchers are helping by evaluating building structures through wind tunnel testing.
Tue, 11 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1852186Additive Construction – The Path to Standardization II
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/events/2024/08/additive-construction-path-standardization-ii
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Engineering Laboratory (EL) Materials and Structural Systems Division (MSSD) studies the durability and service life of infrastructure materials (polymer, concrete, engineered composites) for
Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400Sabina Mohanhttps://www.nist.gov/node/18494562024 NIST-NSF Disaster Resilience Research Symposium
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/events/2024/08/2024-nist-nsf-disaster-resilience-research-symposium
In cooperation with the National Science Foundation, the Engineering Laboratory at NIST, Gaithersburg, is proud to host the 7th annual symposium featuring the Disaster Resilience Grant Research Program recipients on August 20 and 21, 2024. This
Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400Crissy Robinsonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1849431NIST to Provide Public Update on Hurricane Maria and Champlain Towers South Investigations During Advisory Committee Meeting March 6-7, 2024
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/03/nist-provide-public-update-hurricane-maria-and-champlain-towers-south
The meeting will be livestreamed each day.
Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1841511NIST Engineer Glenn Bell Elected to the National Academy of Engineering
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/02/nist-engineer-glenn-bell-elected-national-academy-engineering
Bell specializes in forensic engineering, or the study of structural failures.
Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1840481NIST is Requesting Public Input on Published Strategic Plan for Smart Cities Program
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/01/nist-requesting-public-input-published-strategic-plan-smart-cities-program
The Global Community Technology Challenge (GCTC) is a U.S. smart cities and communities program led by the Smart Connected Systems Division of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The GCTC was formed in 2014 as a partnership of
Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000David A. Wollmanhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1837666NIST and NSF Award Nearly $7.1 Million to 15 Universities to Support Disaster Resilience
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2024/01/nist-and-nsf-award-nearly-71-million-15-universities-support-disaster
The grants will fund research that will improve the ability of buildings, infrastructure and communities to withstand severe natural hazards.
Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/18363315x5: The Public Safety Innovation Summit
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/events/2024/06/5x5-public-safety-innovation-summit
5x5 ― the confirmation of a strong and clear signal ― and the place to make your voice heard and drive public safety communications forward. In 2024, the FirstNet Authority and the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Public Safety
Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400Crissy Robinsonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1834271In National Climate Assessment, NIST Offers New Insights on Community Resilience and Adaptation
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2023/12/national-climate-assessment-nist-offers-new-insights-community-resilience
NIST researchers contributed to chapters that explore how communities can adapt to climate change while promoting the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all affected.
Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1831981NIST Earthquake Engineering Group Members Conduct a Preliminary Earthquake Reconnaissance Mission to Turkey
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2023/08/nist-earthquake-engineering-group-members-conduct-preliminary-earthquake
In the early morning hours of February 6, 2023, a M W 7.8 earthquake occurred in Turkey, followed by four additional earthquakes throughout the day with MW of 5.8 and greater, including a M W 7.7. The official death toll stands at greater than 53,000
Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000Kristy D. Thompsonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1830266The 35th Quest for Excellence® Conference
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/events/35th-quest-excellencer-conference
April 7–10, 2024 Gaylord National Harbor | #BaldrigeQuest COME. LEARN. NETWORK. ENGAGE Join us at the Quest for Excellence 2024! The conference will feature some new and exciting opportunities to learn role model best practices from nationally
Sun, 07 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400LouAnn Scotthttps://www.nist.gov/node/1827581NIST Provides Update on Investigation Into the Collapse of Champlain Towers South
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2023/09/nist-provides-update-investigation-collapse-champlain-towers-south
Preliminary evaluations show additional deviations from design in pool deck construction, no underground voids.
Thu, 07 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1823531NIST Issues New Guidance for Emergency Response During Wildfires
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2023/08/nist-issues-new-guidance-emergency-response-during-wildfires
Lessons learned from the 2018 Camp Fire in California include strategies for protecting lives when there is not enough time to safely evacuate all residents.
Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1822131New Videos Available on the NCST Champlain Towers South Investigation
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2023/06/new-videos-available-ncst-champlain-towers-south-investigation
See new video interviews of team members and footage from recent sample concrete coring.
Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1816341New Laser-Based Method Could Help Scientists Discover New Puncture-Resistant Materials
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2023/07/new-laser-based-method-could-help-scientists-discover-new-puncture
Using tiny laser-launched projectiles and troves of data, scientists can more quickly bridge the gap between a material’s microscopic properties and its real-world behavior.
Mon, 03 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1815506May 31, 2023, Champlain Towers South Investigation Update: Second Warehouse Will Allow New Phase of Testing
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2023/05/may-31-2023-champlain-towers-south-investigation-update-second-warehouse
On May 11, 2023, the MDPD and the NCST finished moving a portion of evidence retrieved from the Champlain Towers South building into a second warehouse.
Wed, 31 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/18140812023 NIST-NSF Disaster Resilience Research Symposium
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/events/2023/08/2023-nist-nsf-disaster-resilience-research-symposium
The Engineering Laboratory at NIST, Gaithersburg, is proud to host the 6 th annual symposium featuring the Disaster Resilience Grant Research Program recipients on August 23 and 24, 2023. This will be our 4 th virtual event showcasing a wide range of
Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400Sabina Mohanhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1743736NIST’s SBIR Program Could be for You
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2023/04/nists-sbir-program-could-be-you
Fascination with technological innovation is built into America’s DNA. Today’s legions of U.S. scientific and engineering researchers are directly connected to the independent mechanics, artisans, and tinkerers of colonial and pre-industrial times
Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000Christopher Huntonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1741436For Sheds in Wildfire Zones, NIST Researchers Determine How Close Is Too Close to Home
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2023/06/sheds-wildfire-zones-nist-researchers-determine-how-close-too-close-home
How far away do sheds need to be located to significantly limit fire spread to homes? New research led by NIST has begun to provide important answers.
Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1739766AI Could Set a New Bar for Designing Hurricane-Resistant Buildings
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2023/03/ai-could-set-new-bar-designing-hurricane-resistant-buildings
Determining the right level of winds to design for is tricky business, but support from artificial intelligence may offer a simple solution.
Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1737696Spotlight: Yalda Sadaat Delves Into the Backbone of Urban Life, Infrastructure
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2022/11/spotlight-yalda-sadaat-delves-backbone-urban-life-infrastructure
Infrastructure: There's more to the term than you might think, and civil engineer and researcher Yalda Saadat can shed light on its scope.
Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1725186Once Her Struggle, Now Her Strength: Camila Young Evaluates Shelters in the Wake of Hurricane Maria
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2022/10/once-her-struggle-now-her-strength-camila-young-evaluates-shelters-wake
At NIST, Camila works on a National Construction Safety Team investigation of how critical buildings and systems performed during the storm.
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1721576Sept. 29, 2022, Update: Champlain Towers South Investigation Completes Site Testing, Announces Next Advisory Committee Meeting
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2022/09/sept-29-2022-update-champlain-towers-south-investigation-completes-site
This summer, members of the National Construction Safety Team (NCST) completed testing at the former site of the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside, Florida, collecting data to help improve computer models that will be used to evaluate
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1718551NIST Awards Funding to 5 Universities to Advance Standards Education
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2022/09/nist-awards-funding-5-universities-advance-standards-education
NIST has made five awards totaling nearly $500,000 to support standards education in undergraduate and graduate curricula.
Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1717551El NIST presenta avances en el estudio del Huracán María
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2022/09/el-nist-presenta-avances-en-el-estudio-del-huracan-maria
Read in English Mientras que Puerto Rico se recupera de los efectos del Huracán Fiona, NIST continúa su investigación sobre el impacto del Huracán María con la meta de hacer que nuestras comunidades sean más seguras ante otras tormentas fuertes. El
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1717346NIST Reports Progress on Hurricane Maria Study
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2022/09/nist-reports-progress-hurricane-maria-study
Highlights of tasks recently completed include wind tunnel testing and surveys on emergency communications.
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1717301NIST Study Finds Wildfire Hazards in Residential Fences and Mulch Beds
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2022/08/nist-study-finds-wildfire-hazards-residential-fences-and-mulch-beds
When building fences and landscaping their properties, homeowners should keep fire safety on the top of their minds.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1711861Transportation Systems & Functional Recovery
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/events/2022/09/transportation-systems-functional-recovery
The purpose of this workshop is to convene subject matter experts associated with transportation systems and functional recovery, including risk and resilience of transportation systems, from research and practitioner backgrounds. Participants will
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400Pauline Truonghttps://www.nist.gov/node/17110462022 Disaster Resilience Symposium
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/events/2022/09/2022-disaster-resilience-symposium
The Engineering Laboratory at NIST, Gaithersburg will be hosting the 5 th annual (and third virtual) symposium featuring the 2018 NIST and 2020 NIST/NSF Disaster Resilience Grant Research Program awardees. Researchers will convene to share insights
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400Pauline Truonghttps://www.nist.gov/node/1709636June 15, 2022, Update on the NIST Champlain Towers South Investigation
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2022/06/june-15-2022-update-nist-champlain-towers-south-investigation
The NIST team investigating the partial collapse of the condo building is preparing to begin invasive testing and preparation of physical evidence collected from the site.
Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1706931NIST, NSF Award More Than $7.6 Million to Support Disaster Resilience Research
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2022/05/nist-nsf-award-more-76-million-support-disaster-resilience-research
The agencies are funding 20 projects to be conducted across 24 institutions through the Disaster Resilience Research Grant (DRRG) program, which they manage together.
Wed, 04 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1702201Study Links Urbanization to Poor Ecological Knowledge, Less Environmental Action
https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2022/05/study-links-urbanization-poor-ecological-knowledge-less-environmental
A new study by researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and collaborators highlights a sharp contrast between urban and suburban ways of thinking about coastal ecosystems.
Wed, 04 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000Sarah Hendersonhttps://www.nist.gov/node/1702096