About this episode

This episode discusses the role of NIST in promoting U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness.

Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. A branch of the US Department of Commerce whose stated mission is to “promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life.” CyberWire Glossary link: ⁠https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/national-institute-of-standards-and-technology⁠ Audio reference link: Center, M.I., 2022. 2022 Meridian Summit: Cultivating Trust in Technology with NIST Director Laurie Locascio [WWW Document]. YouTube. URL ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o43Y9Tk8ZVA⁠ (accessed 1.26.23). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Laurie Locascio

Topics covered

• measurement science
• standards
• technology
• economic security
• innovation

Keywords

• NIST
• US Department of Commerce
• measurement science
• technology
• economic security

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NIST, US Department of Commerce

Books & works: 2022 Meridian Summit: Cultivating Trust in Technology

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