SES News and Front Page Archives
NIST to Host Standards Education Workshop
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is hosting a workshop, “Promoting Education About Standardization in North America” in Gaithersburg, Maryland on May 8, 2009. There is no registration fee for this workshop. However, all participants must register in advance in order to be admitted to the NIST campus. For information, go to the workshop web site.
Center for Global Standards Analysis Survey
The Center for Global Standards Analysis released a survey on the "Strategic Value of Standards Education" in August of 2008. The survey includes responses from 11 organizations, highlights the value of standards education, and suggests the value of preparing today's student. The September/October issue of the SES Journal includes an article about the survey - "Education is the Key to the 21st Century" by Donald Purcell, Chairman, The Center for Global Standards Analysis." Click here to review the survey.
IFAN International Poster Contest Announced
The International Federation of Standards User (IFAN) is inviting all persons wishing to express their artistic vision of the importance of standards and benefits of standards and standardization to take part in the first IFAN international contest by preparing a poster depicting the theme "Standards make the world go round". Submissions are due April 1, 2008. Go to www.ifan.org for details.
ICES 2008
The next workshop of the International Committee for Education about Standardization (ICES) will take place at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, Maryland during February 21-22, 2008.
The aim of the workshop, “Global Perspectives and Strategies for Education about Standardization” is to promote and support awareness of education about standardization worldwide. Participants will learn about current activities, exchange and discuss ideas to develop education programs, learn more about ICES, and identify strategic areas for future activities.
For more information and to register, go to http://ts.nist.gov/Standards/ICES-Workshop.cfm.
2008 World Standards Day Paper Competition Announced - from July 2008
The 2008 World Standards Day Paper Competition theme has been announced by the U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day Planning Committee and the paper competition's sponsor, the Standards Engineering Society (SES). For details, go to the 2008 WSD Paper Competition.
Canadian National Standards System Conference
The 3rd National Standards System (NSS) Conference will be held during June 2 to 4, 2008 in St. John's , Newfoundland and Labrador . The Conference offers delegates a forum to share ideas and experiences, and contribute to standardization in Canada affecting Canada ’s economic and social well-being. For more information, click here.
Constance A. Morella Named Recipient of Ronald H. Brown Standards Leadership Award - from October 2006
The US World Standards Day Planning Committee has named Constance A. Morella,
US Ambassador to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, as the recipient of the Ronald H. Brown Standards Leadership Award. Click here for more information.
2006 World Standards Day Paper Competition Announced! - from July 2006
The 2006 World Standards Day Paper Competition theme has been announced by the US World Standards Day Planning Committee and the paper competition's sponsor, the Standards Engineering Society (SES). Click here for more details.
IFAN Conducting a Survey on Standards Distribution - from April 2006
The International Federation of Standards Users (IFAN) Working Group 3, Standards Distribution, is conducting a survey of IFAN members to determine how they obtain standards. The results of the survey will enable the working group to develop IFAN positions on this issue to share with interested parties. SES members are encouraged to complete the questionnaire (available in PDF or Word formats) and respond directly to the IFAN Secretariat no later than September 1, 2006. For additional information on IFAN, go to http://www.ifan.org or contact Ms. JoAnne Overman, National Institute of Standards and Technology at 301-975-4037 or joanne.overman@nist.gov.
United States Standards Strategy - from Apr 2005
The United States Standards Strategy Committee is currently revising the National Standard Strategy for the United States. The revised Strategy, now referred to as the “United States Standards Strategy,” is available for review by contacting the American National Standards Institute. The name change of the second edition recognizes globalization and the need for standards designed to meet stakeholder needs irrespective of national borders. The new name also reflects a standardization environment that incorporates new types of standards development activities, more flexible approaches and new structures. Full details may be found here.
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) 10th Anniversary - from March 2006
In recognition of the NTTAA’s 10th anniversary since being signed into law in March 1996, SES has published a booklet containing examples from over 30 standards developing organizations, federal agencies, and companies to illustrate the positive impact of the NTTAA so far. The NTTAA requires that all federal agencies use standards developed by voluntary consensus standards bodies instead of government-unique standards wherever possible. But perhaps even more importantly, the act included provisions that encouraged federal agencies to partner with the private sector in the development of standards, which not only helps improve the efficiency and effectiveness of government, but strengthens the US position in the global marketplace. Click here to view a copy of the Booklet (4.88 mb). Paper copies of this publication may be purchased by utilizing the online store.
