Introduction Nearly 3 million civilians work for the federal government. Federal agencies are located in more than 440,000 buildings scattered across the nation and around the world. In this activity, you will learn about the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), one of the many agencies that affect your life daily.
Destination Title: National Institute of Standards and Technology
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