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Researchers at NIST—including five Nobel Prize winners—have been at the forefront of science in the nation’s premier measurement institute for more than 120 years. Their groundbreaking research happens in six labs (listed below) and user facilities. 

The directors of our labs report toNIST’s Associate Director for Laboratory Programs (ADLP). Additionally, the ADLP also manages our user facilities and several other offices that:
                  - administer grants,
                  - forge partnerships, 
                  - coordinate standards and 
                  - ensure our research follows all ethical principles.  

## Communications Technology Laboratory

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The Communications Technology Laboratory (CTL) promotes the development and deployment of advanced communications technologies through the conduct of leading-edge R&D on both the metrology and understanding of physical phenomena, materials capabilities, and complex systems relevant to advanced communications. We perform research on high-speed electronics, wireless systems metrology, antennas, network design and optimization, spectrum sharing and public safety communications. Learn more about CTL.
                      - Public Safety Communications Research
                      - National Advanced Spectrum and Communications Test Network

## Engineering Laboratory

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The Engineering Laboratory (EL) promotes U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness in areas of critical national priority by anticipating and meeting the measurement science and standards needs for technology-intensive manufacturing, construction and cyber-physical systems, including the Smart Grid Program Office, in ways that enhance economic prosperity and improve the quality of life. Learn more about EL.
                      - News
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                      - Research Opportunities
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## Information Technology Laboratory

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The Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) develops and disseminates standards, measurements and testing for interoperability, security, usability and reliability of information systems, including cybersecurity standards and guidelines for federal agencies and U.S. industry, supporting these and measurement science at NIST through fundamental and applied research in computer science, mathematics and statistics. Learn more about ITL.
                      - Cybersecurity Framework
                      - Computer Security Resource Center  (CSRC)
                      - Digital Library of Mathematical Functions  (DLMF)

## Material Measurement Laboratory

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The Material Measurement Laboratory (MML) serves as the national reference laboratory for measurements in the chemical, biological and material sciences through activities ranging from fundamental and applied research to the development and dissemination of certified reference materials, critically evaluated data and other programs and tools to assure the quality of measurement results. MML is also responsible for coordinating the NIST-wide Standard Reference Material and Standard Reference Data programs. Learn more about MML.
                      - News
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## NIST Center for Neutron Research

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Researchers at the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) use cold and thermal neutron measurement capabilities to conduct their research. The facility also serves as a national user facility for researchers from academia, industry and other government agencies. Learn more about the NCNR.
                      - Call for Proposals
                      - Live Data
                      - Instrumentation

## Physical Measurement Laboratory

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The Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML) is a world leader in the science of measurement. We set the definitive U.S. standards for nearly every kind of measurement employed in commerce and research, provide NIST-traceable calibrations, and disseminate standards and best practices throughout the nation. Learn more about PML.
                      - Office of Weights & Measures
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