Mathematical, Computer, and Physical Sciences

▸ Agencies

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), (Commerce Dept.), 100 Bureau Dr., Bldg. 101, #A1134, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1000 (mailing address: 100 Bureau Dr., MS 1000, Gaithersburg, MD 20899); (301) 975-2300. Fax, (301) 869-8972. Patrick Gallagher, Deputy Director.

Web, http://www.nist.gov

Nonregulatory agency that serves as national reference and measurement laboratory for the physical and engineering sciences. Works with industry, government agencies, and academia; promotes U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness. Research interests include electronics, manufacturing, chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology, quantum information science, hydrogen, and homeland security.

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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), (Commerce Dept.), Information Technology Laboratory, 100 Bureau Dr., Bldg. 225, #B264, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8900; (301) 975-2900. Fax, (301) 975-2378. Cita M. Furlani, Director.

Web, http://www.itl.nist.gov

Offers support in mathematical and computer sciences to all institute programs and federal agencies; provides consultations, methods, and research supporting the institute's scientific and engineering projects.

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National Science Foundation (NSF), Mathematical and Physical Sciences, 4201 Wilson Blvd., #1005, Arlington, VA 22230; (703) 292-8800. Fax, (703) 292-9151. Tony F. Chan, Assistant Director.

Web, http://www.nsf.gov/dir/index.fsp?org=MPS

Directorate that supports research in the mathematical and physical sciences; divisions focus on physics, chemistry, materials research, mathematical sciences, and astronomical sciences. Works to improve the education and human resource base for these fields; participates in international and multidisciplinary activities.

▸ Nongovernmental

Carnegie Institution of Washington, 1530 P St. N.W. 20005-1910; (202) 387-6400. Fax, (202) 387-8092. Richard A. Meserve, President.

Web, http://www.ciw.org

Conducts research in plant biology, developmental biology, earth and planetary sciences, astronomy, and global ecology at the Carnegie Institution's six research departments: Dept. of Embryology (Baltimore, Md.); Geophysical Laboratory (Washington, D.C.); Dept. of Global Ecology (Stanford, Calif.); Dept. of Plant Biology (Stanford, Calif.); Dept. of Terrestrial Magnetism (Washington, D.C.); and The Observatories (Pasadena, Calif., and Las Campanas, Chile).

▸ Agencies

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), (Commerce Dept.), Center for Neutron Research, 100 Bureau Dr., Bldg. 235, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-6100; (301) 975-6210. Fax, (301) 869-4770. Robert Dimeo, Director (Acting).

General e-mail, ncnr@nist.gov

Web, http://www.ncnr.nist.gov

Provides neutron measurement capabilities to the U.S. research community.

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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), (Commerce Dept.), Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory, 100 Bureau Dr., Bldg. 227, #A311, MS 8300, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8300; (301) 975-8300. Fax, (301) 975-3845. Willie E. May, Director.

Web, http://www.cstl.nist.gov

Develops uniform chemical measurement methods; provides federal agencies and industry with advisory and research services in the areas of analytical chemistry, biotechnology, chemical engineering, and physical chemistry; conducts interdisciplinary research efforts with other NIST laboratories.

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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), (Commerce Dept.), Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory, 100 Bureau Dr., MS 8500, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8500; (301) 975-5658. Fax, (301) 975-5012. Eric J. Amis, Director (Acting).

Web, http://www.msel.nist.gov

Provides measurements, data, standards, reference materials, concepts, and technical information fundamental to the processing, microstructure, properties, and performance of materials; addresses the scientific basis for new advanced materials; operates four materials divisions: ceramics, materials reliability, metallurgy, and polymers.

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National Science Foundation (NSF), Chemistry, 4201 Wilson Blvd., #1055, Arlington, VA 22230; (703) 292-4954. Fax, (703) 292-9037. Luis Echegoyen, Director.

Web, http://www.nsf.gov/div/index.jsp?org=CHE

Awards grants to research programs in organic and macromolecular chemistry, experimental and theoretical physical chemistry, analytical and surface chemistry, and inorganic, bioinorganic, and organometallic chemistry; provides funds for instruments needed in chemistry research; coordinates interdisciplinary programs. Monitors international research.

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