National Semiconductor Technology Center, Neon Signs, Standardizing Seaweed Measurements

Also in this issue: solar panels in the circular economy, 3D maps for uncrewed vehicles

View as a Web Page A biweekly news digest from the National Institute of Standards and Technology APRIL 26, 2023 CHIPS for America Outlines Vision for the National Semiconductor Technology Center The new center will be a cornerstone of the U.S. semiconductor R&D program established by the CHIPS and Science Act. READ MORE We Need a Second Earth to Support Our Current Consumption. We Can Do Better if We Think 'Circular.' An industrial ecologist at NIST explains how solar panels and other clean energy devices can be made more "circular" by recovering their materials when they reach the end of their life cycle. READ MORE When Neon Was New: How NIST Researchers Helped America Discover the Iconic Neon Sign NIST's Taking Measure blog shares the illuminating story behind four glowing signs that entranced visitors at the 1904 World's Fair. READ MORE The sky is the limit for physical scientist Christina Cecelski. Fortunately for us, she's well grounded onsite at NIST, making standards for volatile organic compounds. Read about her flights of fancy (instruments) on Facebook! EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Workshop: Making Data Available for National Spectrum Management This in-person workshop in Boulder, Colorado, on May 3-4 will identify challenges associated with obtaining and using data about spectrum to support policy making, operations and R&D. Today is the last day to register! See the agenda and register online. Workshop: Supporting the Standardization of Seaweed Measurements Participants in this online workshop on May 9-10 will discuss quality assurance results, observations and technical recommendations regarding seaweed measurements for dietary supplements. See the agenda and register online. MORE NEWS FROM NIST NIST Competition Seeks Researchers Developing 3D Maps for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems to Compete in Prize Challenge NIST is launching its fifth prize competition to continue advancing UAS technology for first responder search and rescue operations, with a total prize purse of up to $987,500. Join a New Additive Manufacturing Consortium NIST has launched the Metal Additive Manufacturing Powder (MAMP) Consortium to address measurement science and standards needs related to metal powders used in various additive manufacturing technologies. Stakeholders from academia, the manufacturing space, standards development organizations and other related areas are invited to participate. See the Federal Register notice for more information. How do we go from a throwaway economy to one where we minimize waste, prevent greenhouse gas emissions, and keep resources in the economy for as long as possible? With a circular economy. Learn more in this animation on YouTube. For more information go to nist.gov/circular-economy. For Good Measure This has been an exciting week for the CHIPS for America program. The National Semiconductor Technology Center, outlined in a NIST paper released this week, will serve as a focal point for semiconductor R&D in the United States. You can learn all about its mission, vision and goals by reading our news story and the full text of the paper. For more, check out the Chips.gov website, including recent news articles, such as a NIST report outlining strategic opportunities for U.S. chip manufacturing, and my October 2022 blog post exploring the uses of semiconductor chips in everyday life and the ways in which NIST aims to help the U.S. semiconductor industry. —Ben P. Stein, Managing Editor

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