1.c: Emerging Technology
Build capabilities in Strategic Focus Areas for emerging technology-based industries Other Information:
Next-generation measurement and standards needs in many emerging technology-based industries create special challenges and
opportunities for NIST: the technologies and applications are changing rapidly; the nature of the technical demands requires
collaboration and coordination within NIST and between NIST and its external partners; and the potential economic and societal
impacts of adoption and commercialization are exceedingly high. NIST will focus on three technology areas that exhibit these
features as well as measurements and standards-related barriers to development and commercialization: nanometrology, biosciences
and health, and information / knowledge management. In addition, new demands and governmental priorities for public safety
and security will continue to exert a strong influence on NIST’s program portfolio. NIST currently has a broad range of competencies
to draw on in each area, but these emerging measurements and standards needs require a higher level of strategic focus, internal
and external collaboration, and organizational commitment.
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