From high school students to postdoctoral researchers, NIST’s Academic Affairs Office helps to develop a diverse next generation of scientists, mathematicians, and engineers.

Our roles include:

- Helping Americans understand and appreciate measurement science and standards

- Developing the next generation of NIST researchers

- Supporting administration and Department of Commerce science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education programs

Whatever stage of your career or interests, we have programs for you. Learn about our programs for:

- High school students

- Middle school science teachers

- Undergraduate students

- Graduate/doctoral students

- Postdocs

- Sigma Xi Honor Society – NIST Chapter

- 4-H Adventures in Science (students ages 8-18)

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NIST Academic Affairs Office100 Bureau Drive

Mail Stop 1090

Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1090