NIST researchers recently participated in training for autonomous vehicle (AV) testing, which took place in a safely enclosed parking lot space on NIST’s campus. How autonomous are we talking? In this case, the vehicle followed a pre-recorded path: It turned the steering wheel, hit the brake and speed up by itself along an established route. But first, researchers needed to be trained on how to use the vehicle autonomously before they recorded the path. In the training, the safety instructor, who sat in the passenger seat, assigned different roles to the researchers: one was the safety driver, who is responsible for taking control of the vehicle if needed, and the other was the vehicle operator, who controlled the vehicle using a video-game-like controller (from the back seat). Once training was completed, the researchers transferred the tools and testing methodologies from simulation to the physical vehicle. NIST’s research in this space will look at evaluating the performance of different AV system technologies, such as AI, cybersecurity, communications and sensing/perception. #AutonomousVehicle #Systems #Technology #ComputerScience
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This month is Plastic Free July. To celebrate the event, we’re spotlighting NIST researcher Ashley Hartwell, an early-career engineer. Ashley studies ways to reduce waste and recycle efficiently. Q: Why did you decide to become an engineer? I really liked science, and I used to go to these space camps run by the University of Chicago where we would do cool experiments, such as measuring the speed of light or learning about what mapping looks like in space. But I didn't know what a career in science looked like. I was drawn to engineering because of the way it uses science to solve specific real-world problems. My conception of myself as an engineer has changed throughout my career. As a student, I often questioned, “Am I enough of an engineer?” But I had this great mentor. Working with her and seeing how she approached problems made me realize that’s what I want for myself. Q: Do you have any advice for young women thinking about a career in engineering? Someone gave me this great piece of advice: Don’t tell yourself “no.” Let other people tell you “no.” There are a lot of opportunities you miss out on if you don’t ask. I think that’s particularly important as a woman engineer, and as a black woman engineer. Don’t let any fear or perceptions or doubt get in your way. You might as well ask. The worst thing is the potential for a “no.” But don’t give that to yourself. And it gets easier the more you ask. #Engineering #Engineer #EarlyCareer #WomenInSTEM
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And we’re back at it. Check out our latest roundup of position openings at NIST: Accountant: https://lnkd.in/eHaCPXp3 Electronics Engineer: https://lnkd.in/ecq62DgV Computer Scientist: https://lnkd.in/eY9qeetV Physical Science Technician: https://lnkd.in/ea_gy635 Physical Scientist: https://lnkd.in/eG6KMU2X Browse our full listing of current openings at NIST: https://lnkd.in/d6KBevq #NISTjob #JobOpening #JobOpportunities
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Ever-rising levels of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane are heating the planet, amplifying heat waves, and raising sea levels. Managing these troublesome gases has become an international priority. But first we need to accurately measure them. Scientists measure greenhouse gases using light. Each type of gas molecule absorbs specific colors of light, giving it a unique “fingerprint.” By analyzing light that has interacted with the molecules — a technique called spectroscopy — it’s possible to spot these fingerprints and determine how much of each gas is in the atmosphere. These measurements ultimately tell governments and companies where to focus efforts aimed at reining in these planet-warming molecules. Learn more about how these gases are measured: https://lnkd.in/eQKmC7ZT #Environment #Spectroscopy #Measurement #CO2 #Climate
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Time is no longer what it used to be! Scientists have built an atomic clock so precise, it can actually detect tiny distortions in the fabric of space and time itself. This new timekeeping device uses lasers to trap and measure thousands of individual atoms. By illuminating the atoms with visible light instead of microwaves, it can measure the second with unprecedented accuracy - barely losing 1 second every 30 billion years! The clock is so sensitive that just raising or lowering it by the width of a human hair is enough to perceive changes in the flow of time caused by gravity warping the space around it. For the first time ever, we can begin to experimentally explore the intersection of quantum physics and Einstein's theory of relativity on microscopic scales. This clock is unlocking new frontiers in our understanding of the universe! Learn more in our latest news story: https://lnkd.in/g2a7Kb5e #Physics #Quantum #Time #Frequency
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One of the most important things a NIST intern learned last summer is that science is all about persistence. When George Sellers faced challenges in the lab, he sometimes got frustrated. But George’s mentor taught him to be comfortable with uncertainty as part of the scientific process. It’s one of many important lessons George learned during his internship. Learn more about his story – and our internship offerings – in our latest Taking Measure blog post: https://lnkd.in/g6W45R-k #Science #Bioscience #Health #Immunology #LessonsLearned
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Tornadoes are destructive, and not just because of high windspeed. The unique qualities of tornadic winds make them more likely to peel roofs off houses or kick debris missiles up into the air. In this clip, NIST researcher Marc Levitan explains what makes tornadic wind so disastrously different. Learn more about how Marc and his colleagues are figuring out how to design buildings to keep people safe from tornadoes and bringing those findings into building codes: https://lnkd.in/e_BC_DE6 #Infrastructure #Buildings #Standards #Materials
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How much THC is in that cannabis product? NIST’s new hemp reference material will help labs accurately measure THC, CBD and toxic elements in cannabis plant products. This will help forensic labs distinguish between hemp and marijuana, and it will help ensure that consumer products are safe and accurately labeled. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e9TFByMc #Chemistry #AnalyticalChemistry #ForensicScience #Hemp #Cannabis
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Time to break out those safety glasses and lab coats! Check out our latest roundup of position openings at NIST: Accountant: https://lnkd.in/eHaCPXp3 Physicist: https://lnkd.in/eRwepGKu Physical Scientist: https://lnkd.in/eTyWXEk6 Social Scientist: https://lnkd.in/egvfbp9B Physical Scientist: https://lnkd.in/eibjCWfK Browse our full listing of current openings at NIST: https://lnkd.in/d6KBevq #NISTjob #JobOpening #JobOpportunities
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Interested in learning more about managing cybersecurity and privacy risk? NIST offers free courses for those new to risk management by introducing publications related to the NIST Risk Management Framework. Learn more about the courses offered, topics and content, certificate of completion and course credit: https://lnkd.in/gKDGuu-C #Cybersecurity #RiskManagement #Privacy #InformationTechnology #ComputerSecurity