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Academic Affairs Office
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From high school students to postdoctoral researchers, NIST’s Academic Affairs Office helps to develop a diverse next generation of scientists, mathematicians, and engineers.
Our roles include:
- Helping Americans understand and appreciate measurement science and standards
- Developing the next generation of NIST researchers
- Supporting administration and Department of Commerce science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education programs
Our Programs
Whatever stage of your career or interests, we have programs for you. Learn about our programs for:
- High school students
- Middle school science teachers
- Undergraduate students
- Graduate/doctoral students
- Postdocs
External Resources
- Sigma Xi Honor Society – NIST Chapter
- 4-H Adventures in Science (students ages 8-18)
Taking Measure Blog Posts
Small Particles, Big Problem: Measuring Microplastics’ Impact on Fish
Viruses are not just a problem for humans. Viruses are common in our oceans and aquatic environments, too.
Atlantic Salmon Hormones, Trapping Molecular Ions, Lasers for Greenhouse Gas Measurements: Postdocs Share Their Stories on NIST Social Media
As the Feb. 1, 2021 deadline approaches for early-career researchers to join the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Research Council
Contacts
- NIST Academic Affairs Office100 Bureau Drive
Mail Stop 1090
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1090