National Institute of Standards and Technology
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a physical sciences laboratory and a non-regulatory agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Its mission is to promote innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve quality of life.
Company Info
- Founded
- 1901
- Headquarters
- Gaithersburg, MD
- Founders
- Employees
- 3,000+
- Website
- https://www.nist.gov
- Status
- active
Funding
N/A total