NIST Invites Nominations for Key Tech Advisory Roles
Published Date: 4/18/2025
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Summary
NIST and NTIS are looking for awesome people to join 10 different advisory committees that help guide important tech and safety decisions. If you’re interested, now’s the time to get nominated—just remember, federal lobbyists can’t join. This is a cool chance to shape the future, with appointments happening soon and no pay involved since it’s a volunteer gig.
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