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A number of laboratory metrology seminars are
offered by the NIST Weights and Measures Laboratory Metrology Group.
Course description, the current
schedule, and a sign-up
form to be returned by e-mail, mail, or facsimile are provided
here. The duration of all courses (unless otherwise noted) is one
week, with the exception of the Basic Mass, Length, and Volume seminar
for states, which is two weeks. The courses are:
• Basic Mass, Length, Volume - for State legal metrologists;
• Basic Mass - for Industry;
• Intermediate Mass, Length, Volume;
• Advanced Mass (new material is presented each time
the course is offered);
• Advanced Hands-on Class (Advanced Mass is a prerequisite).
Location
All courses will meet at NIST at the following
location unless otherwise indicated on your confirmation notice:
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Building 101, Room B 11
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
Cost
There is no charge for State participation in
any of the laboratory metrology seminars coordinated by the Weights
and Measures Division (WMD). The WMD program is funded to provide
support to the States (only) to ensure uniformity in legal metrology
throughout the United States.
The charge for industry or foreign government
participation in 2006 was $1195 per one-week course (fees and details
yet to be determined for 2007 and following) to cover the cost of
seminar materials and additional staff. This fee does not cover
the cost for hotel, transportation, lunches, or breaks. Do not
send checks, purchase orders, or other payments until you receive
confirmation for attendance. When you receive a confirmation notice
(6 to 8 weeks prior to the seminar), instructions will be provided
regarding payments. Do NOT send payment (in any form) prior
to receiving a confirmation letter with a specific request for payment.
The Weights and Measures Division is required to recover costs for
these seminars and does not have supplemental funding available
for sponsoring seminar attendance.
Sign-up and Confirmation
The sign-up form must be returned by facsimile,
mail, or as an e-mail attachment. Telephone requests will not be
accepted. Once we have received your application, we will notify
you if the class is full, and a confirmation notice will be sent
to you approximately six to eight weeks before the seminar with
detailed information about the schedule and location of the seminar.
Hotels
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Holiday Inn
Two Montgomery Village Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
301/948-8900
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Marriott Washingtonian Center
9751 Washingtonian Blvd.
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
301/590-0044
(No shuttle service provided to NIST) |
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Courtyard Marriott
805 Russell Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD
301/670-0008
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Studio Plus
201 Professional Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
301/963-3539
(No shuttle service provided to NIST) |
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Gaithersburg Hilton
620 Perry Parkway
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
301/977-8900
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Towneplace Suites by Marriott
212 Perry Parkway
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
301/590-0909
(No shuttle service to NIST but within walking
distance of NIST) |
In the interest of personal safety and security, it is recommended
that seminar attendees do not stay at the Motel 6 at 497 Quince
Orchard Road, Gaithersburg, MD.
Transportation
The Washington Metrorail (light rail system) is
available from National Airport (awkward with much luggage). You
must purchase a ticket at the National Airport Metro station for
the entire trip. Take the Blue Line from the airport, change to
the Red Line at Metro Center station and take the Red Line to the
last stop at Shady Grove, then take a cab to the hotel. Taxis are
also available at a cost between $40 and $50. You may also rent
a car if you so desire. Many of the local hotels have a shuttle
to and from NIST. Please verify if your hotel has shuttle service
to NIST when making room reservations.
New Training Laboratory Safety Requirement
Safety toed shoes are now required for working
with artifacts weighing more than 500 g due to changes in the NIST
Weights and Measures Laboratory Metrology Training Laboratory Safety
Policy. Seminar attendees are required to provide safety toed footwear
complying with at least the I/C-75 rating of ANSI Z41.1. Other needed
safety items, such as eye protection, will be provided by NIST Weights
and Measures Training Laboratory personnel.
Announcements of Seminars
Current training
schedule. Courses fill quickly.
For more information contact: val.miller@nist.gov
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