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NIST Celebrates Women and Girls in Science
This Sunday, Feb. 11, is International Day of Women and Girls in Science!
We’re celebrating by looking back at 11 of our favorite blog posts from female researchers at NIST during the past year.
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From Escaping a War to Becoming a Mom of 3 at Once, Science Has Always Been There for Me
Katarina Cicak learned as a young adult not to get attached to material things; they can be gone in an instant. But there were some things she knew no one could take — an education and her love of science.
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Protecting People From Plumbing Pathogens Is Personal to Me
Pathogens can get into our water through plumbing and are especially dangerous for people with compromised immune systems — like this scientist's brother.
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I’m Using Measurement Science to Test Antibodies and Protect Us From Viruses
What if we could identify who most needs to get booster shots against current or emerging viruses? We’d all be a lot safer.
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Think You Know What a Second Is? It Will Likely Change in the Next Decade.
Hopefully when the second is redefined by optical atomic clocks, you won’t notice. But the continued improvements in timing will allow us to develop a finer and deeper understanding of nature and the universe.
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My Research Can Help Protect You — and Your Company — From Hackers Trying to Steal Your Money and Information
For Cybersecurity Awareness Month, learn how NIST is helping organizations improve their phishing training — keeping all of our information safer.
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Minimizing Harms and Maximizing the Potential of Generative AI
As generative AI tools like ChatGPT become more commonly used, we must think carefully about the impact on people and society.
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Microplastics Mystery: Sampling Airborne Microplastics at a Recycling Facility
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, a NIST researcher shares how her upbringing in Puerto Rico inspired her to study air quality.
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My Science Project Collapsed, but My Science Career Was Just Getting Started
Representation and mentors are key to promoting diversity in America’s science and technology workforce into the future.
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Organic, Vegetarian or Carnivore: Whatever You Eat, My Lab Is Working to Keep It Safe
The levels of contaminants in our food supply are, generally, decreasing, but we still need to make sure our food is safe. And measuring tiny things (and big things) is what we do best here at NIST.
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Being a Mom Helps Me Protect Our Communication Infrastructure
Jeanne Quimby's kids are the reason she came up with her team’s idea for how to detect cybersecurity events on our U.S. critical communication infrastructure.
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How My Childhood Fascination With Bridges Helped Me Build a Career Protecting People and Buildings From Natural Disasters
NIST research engineer Jazalyn Dukes talks about what inspired her career and gives some advice to girls considering a career in structural and civil engineering.
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