An Assessment of the Material Measurement Laboratory at the National Institute of Standards and Technology Fiscal Year 2023 (2023) / Chapter Skim
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11 Material Measurement Laboratory's Responses to the Findings and Recommendations of the Fiscal Year 2020 Assessment Report
11 Material Measurement Laboratory's Responses to the Findings and Recommendations of the Fiscal Year 2020 Assessment Report
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Detailed responses to the FY 2020 Assessment recommendations can be found below. OFFICE OF REFERENCE MATERIALS Recommendation 3-1: The Office of Reference Materials (ORM)
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Recommendation 3-2: The Office of Reference Materials should develop processes and procedures to strategically select and prioritize the use of working capital funds toward high demand products, which can maximize the throughput and return value; and examine methods to accelerate and evaluate the development of these new standard reference material products. The evaluation can be used to further promote and/or incentivize the MML division-level SRM development.
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should conduct informational symposia and workshops to better communicate the vital role that ORM plays in the mission of NIST and to highlight success stories. The office should also provide more systematic evaluation feedback and greater incentives for MML division staff to more effectively and efficiently develop new standard reference materials that are aligned with the needs of industry.
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This highly redundant, highly available storage ensures that MML's valuable data is both protected and accessible. This new enterprise class storage array provides key capabilities for MML researchers to store and access large datasets from across the NIST network and to integrate data for machine learning and other advanced analyses.
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As noted in Response 4.2, ODI has expanded its efforts to interact with division staff in ways that include mentorship and other guidance on sound computational techniques. Recommendation 4-4: The Material Measurement Laboratory should enhance engagement with creation/integration of reference materials.
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Science and Innovation, NIST Strategic Goal 2: Maximize NIST's Stakeholder Impact through High-Value Service Delivery as well as several current Administration initiatives. In terms of the 2015 MML Strategic Plan, MSED Goal 1 aligns with MML Goal 1: Measurement Science Excellence; MSED Goal 2 aligns with MML Goal 2: Measurement Service Excellence; and MSED Goal 3 aligns with MML Goal 3: Data Science and Data Management Capabilities.
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MATERIALS MEASUREMENT SCIENCE DIVISION Finding: The development, fabrication, and sale of standard reference materials and documentary standards are central to the mission of MMSD. MMSD has a broad client base for SRMs etc., but contacts are handled by other groups.
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has realigned to conduct research, develop, and disseminates measurement science, data, models, workflows, and technologies pertaining to AI-driven materials science and data infrastructure operations related to materials and measurement science. Recommendation 6-3: The Materials Measurement Science Division should conduct additional intra-divisional collaboration, which might be exploited to add fundamental understanding for the benefit of the research component of the work going forward.
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Recommendation 6-6: The Materials Measurement Science Division should prioritize the division's needs for upgrading/replacement of equipment. MML Response to Recommendation 6-6: The Materials Measurement Science Division is continually assessing all resources, including equipment, instrumentation, facilities, and personnel.
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We leverage the strategic placement of our postdocs in outside labs to transfer NIST knowledge and expertise in measurement science, standards, and technology development. Some recent examples include: One NIST postdoctoral fellow in engineering biology used his NIST experience to launch a position as a senior scientist in protein engineering with Absci in Portland, Oregon.
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However, the measurements and standards developed are applicable to other sectors such as agriculture. Recommendation 7-3: The Material Measurement Laboratory should evaluate whether the square footage assigned the Biosystems and Biomaterials Division is commensurate with the division's current size and mission.
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We have asked appropriate NIST offices with the proper authority to collect data related the BBD's ethnic and diversity composition so that we can conduct analysis and develop appropriate action plans. Recommendation 7-6: The Biosystems and Biomaterials Division should develop a plan for outplacing long-tenured postdoctoral fellows into synergistic positions in industry, academia, or government.
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A new collaboration between scientists in the BMD's Mass Spectrometry Data Center Group, the Biosystems and Biomaterials Division, and NIST's Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) was initiated to use and develop artificial intelligence and other machine learning methods for a new class of genomics Standard Reference Materials and proteomics Standard Reference Data.
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In collaboration with the Chemical Sciences Division, the development of tree nut reference materials -- hazelnut and almond flours -- that will help ensure accurate and consistent results for test kits that regulators and food manufacturers can use to detect tree nut allergens. In direct response to this recommendation, the BMD has also taken several actions to develop a programmatic strategy to assess measurements and standards needs of other biotechnology sectors so that we are positioned for future collaborations, funding opportunities, and growth.
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A survey of how staff spend their time could assist management in quantifying this loss. Recommendation 9-2: The Chemical Sciences Division should evaluate its portfolio to determine the fit to Material Measurement Laboratory's (MML's)
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and other categories of associates who have left CSD as a way of collecting input on emerging areas of concern, problems of note, and feedback on the adoption and implementation of CSD and Material Measurement Laboratory efforts. MML Response to Recommendation 9-4: In addition to exit interviews, CSD is actively keeping contact (whenever possible)
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Recommendation 10-2: The Applied Chemicals and Materials Division should take steps to realize the true value of standard reference data and standard reference materials thereby enabling revenue for growth of new programs. MML Response to Recommendation 10-2: The Applied Chemicals and Materials Division (ACMD)
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mission and how ACMD aligns within the Material Measurement Laboratory mission; and (2) integrate teams more closely with corresponding efforts in NIST Gaithersburg facilities.
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2023. "Read-Ahead Material for NASEM Assessment of MML." Received May 1 from Callie Higgins, Material Measurement Laboratory, NIST.
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