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Blockchain Technology Report
On January 24, 2018, NIST released
a report
on blockchain technology, which aims to introduce the concept of
blockchain, discuss its use in electronic currency and show its broader applications.
NIST is accepting public comments on
this draft report through February 23, 2018.
Please email comments to nistir8202-comments@nist.gov.
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National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE)
Webinar
Please join us on Wednesday,
February 21, 2018 at 2:00pm ET for a webinar focused on the development of soft
skills that are in demand by cybersecurity employers.
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NIST’s Consortium for the Advancement of Genome Editing
NIST is establishing the
Genome Editing Consortium with the goal of bringing together stakeholders
across the genome editing community to identify and address measurement and
standards needs to support this technical area.
NIST will accept letters of interest containing required
information for participation in this Consortium until January 1, 2020.
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American
Innovation and Competitiveness Act (AICA)
NIST Director, Dr. Walter Copan testified before the Senate
Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. The hearing titled, “One Year Later: The American Innovation and Competitiveness Act” focused
on the implementation of science and technology policy and program updates that
were enacted under this legislation. The
Director of the National Science Foundation, Dr. France Córdova also testified
at the hearing.
You may view a copy of Dr.
Copan’s testimony or a webcast
of the hearing.
Blockchain
Technology
On February 14, 2018 at 10:00am, Dr. Charles Romine,
Director of the Information Technology Laboratory at NIST is scheduled to
testify before the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology,
Subcommittee on Oversight. The purpose
of this hearing is to explore the science of blockchain technology and its
potential and emerging applications beyond cryptocurrency and financial
technology.
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program
NIST is soliciting applications from eligible colleges and
universities in the U.S. and its territories, nominating undergraduate students
to participate in the SURF Program. The SURF Program will provide research
opportunities for undergraduate students to work with NIST scientists and
engineers, to expose the students to cutting-edge research and promote the
pursuit of graduate degrees in science and engineering.
- Applications must be received by Monday,
February 12, 2018, 11:59 pm.
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