An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory: Fiscal Year 2009 (LAB)

Released 10.5.09

An Assessment of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory examines the operations of the Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory (CSTL) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Overall, CSTL is meeting its obligations, objectives, and desired impacts, and its priorities are appropriate and aligned with NIST's mission and priorities. The technical merit of the laboratory and the commitment of the staff are high. There is no evidence that any programs are jeopardized by a lack of facilities or equipment, and ongoing and planned new facility construction should greatly improve CSTL capabilities.