Mathematical and Physical Sciences

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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (Commerce Dept.), Bldg. 101, 100 Bureau Dr., #A1134, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1000 (mailing address: 100 Bureau Dr., MS 1000, Gaithersburg, MD 20899); (301) 975-2300. Fax, (301) 869-8972. Walter Copan, Under Secretary. TTY, (800) 877-8339.

General email, director@nist.gov

Web, 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 advanced manufacturing, information technology and cybersecurity, energy, health care, environment and consumer safety, and physical infrastructure.

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (Commerce Dept.), Information Technology Lab, Bldg. 225, 100 Bureau Dr., #B264, MS 8900, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8900; (301) 975-2900. Fax, (301) 975-2378. Charles (Chuck) H. Romine, Director.

General email, itl_inquiries@nist.gov

Web, www.nist.gov/itl and Twitter, @nistcyber

Collaborates in mathematical, statistical, and computer sciences with other institute laboratories, other federal agencies, the U.S. private sector, standards development organizations, and other national and international stakeholders; provides consultations, methods, and research supporting the institute’s scientific and engineering projects.

National Institutes of Health (NIH) (Health and Human Services Dept.), Center for Information Technology (CIT), 6555 Rock Spring Dr., #3G04, Bethesda, MD 20817; (301) 496-4357. Fax, (301) 402-1754. Andrea T. Norris, Director. Toll Free, (888) 319-4357. TTY, (301) 496-8294.

Web, http://cit.nih.gov

Serves as the primary scientific and technological resource for the NIH in the areas of high-performance computing, database applications, mathematics, statistics, laboratory automation, engineering, computer science and technology, telecommunications, and information resources management.

National Science Foundation (NSF), Mathematical and Physical Sciences Directorate, 2415 Eisenhower Ave., Room C 9000, Alexandria, VA 22134; (703) 292-8800. Fax, (703) 292-9151. Anne L. Kinney, Assistant Director.

Web, www.nsf.gov/dir/index.jsp?org=mps and Twitter, @NSF_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.

Office of Science (Energy Dept.), Basic Energy Sciences (BES), 19901 Germantown Rd., #SC22, Germantown, MD 20874-1290 (mailing address: Germantown Bldg., 1000 Independence Ave. S.W., #SC22, Washington, DC 20585); (301) 903-3081. Fax, (301) 903-6594. Harriet Kung, Director.

General email, sc.bes@science.doe.gov

Web, www.energy.gov/science/bes/basic-energy-sciences

Supports research to understand, predict, and control matter and energy at electronic, atomic, and molecular levels to provide foundations for new energy technology.

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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (Commerce Dept.), Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology, 100 Bureau Dr., MS 6200, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-6200; (301) 975-3712. Fax, (301) 975-8026. B. Robert Ilic, Director (Acting).

General email, cnst@nist.gov

Web, www.nist.gov/cnst

Provides nanoscale measurement and fabrication methods and access to nanoscale construction technologies to NIST labs, universities, and industries. Offers researchers training and use of in-house nanotechnology tools. Researches nanoscale measurement instruments and methods, and promotes collaboration and shared use.

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (Commerce Dept.), Center for Neutron Research, Bldg. 235, 100 Bureau Dr., MS 6100, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8100; (301) 975-6210. Fax, (301) 869-4770. Robert Dimeo, Director.

General email, ncnr@nist.gov

Web, www.nist.gov/ncnr

[Page 708]Provides neutron measurement capabilities to the U.S. research community, universities, and industry.

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) (Commerce Dept.), Physical Measurement Laboratory, Bldg. 221, 100 Bureau Dr., #B160, MS 8400, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8400; (301) 975-4200. Fax, (301) 975-3038. Carl J. Williams, Director (Acting).

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