Toxicology Pathology Association

From automated teller machines and atomic clocks to mammograms and semiconductors, innumerable products and services rely in some way on technology, measurement and standards provided by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Founded in 1901, NIST is a non-regulatory federal agency within the United States Commerce Department's Technology Administration. NIST's mission is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve the quality of life. NIST carries out its mission in four cooperative programs: the NIST Laboratories, Baldrige National Quality Program, Manufacturing Extension Partnership and Advanced Technology Program. NIST has an operating budget of about $930 million and operates in Gaithersburg, Md., and Boulder, Colo.

Established in 1972, National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence is an independent, nonprofit academy that is responsible for the certification of repair and service professionals. It serves franchises, independent garages, fleets, service stations and car and truck dealerships. The institute offers certifications for automobile, truck equipment, school bus and collision repair technicians, as well as engine machinists, parts specialists, auto service consultants and collision damage estimators. National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence has expertise in the areas of brake and engine repair. It maintains an online testing and education center and administers refrigerant recovery and recycling programs. The institute coordinates the Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition Program, which is a recognition program for businesses.

Sunwater Institute, located in Rockville, MD, is dedicated to enhancing the institutional knowledge processes and efficiency of the U.S. Congress through both theoretical and applied research. Their work entails the development of analytical tools and datasets aimed at improving legislative performance and fostering collaboration with partner institutions. In addition to congressional reform, Sunwater Institute conducts in-depth research on property rights, trade, and the evolution of rights and liberties from a multidisciplinary perspective. By investigating the interplay between rights, market structures, and technological advancements, the Institute aims to illuminate the complexities of property rights and their impact on innovation and international trade. Generated from the website