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Toward Real-Time Measurements for Real-Time Decision Making: NIST is Developing New Tools for Measuring Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Greenhouse gases, or GHGs as we call them, stream out of power plants, seep out of landfills, flow from vehicle traffic and rise from commercial buildings and homes...

Jun302016

USPTO Graphic with Quote from USPTO Director Michelle K. Lee on Climate Innovation

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Innovation to Power the Nation and the World: Reinventing our Climate Future

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Climate change is both a real and a growing threat. Federal agencies such as the Commerce Department’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) demonstrate this...

Jun282016

Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker moderating a panel featuring prominent Hispanic investors and entrepreneurs focused on the finance issues facing Hispanic-Americans today.

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2016 Hispanic-American Entrepreneurship Summit Works Towards Inclusive Economy

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The U.S. Small Business Administration, in partnership with the White House, hosted the 2016 Hispanic-American Entrepreneurship Summit at the U.S. Institute of Peace on...

Jun272016

EDA Deputy Assistant Secretary Matt Erskine Touring the Alaska Center for Energy and Power (ACEP)

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Microgrids: Powering and Preparing Alaskan Villages for Economic Growth

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Through Secretary Pritzker’s leadership, the Department of Commerce is executing a bold policy agenda focused on U.S. trade and investment, innovation, and data. These core...

Jun242016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Applauds Announcement of Four New Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker applauded the announcement of four new distinguished entrepreneurs to serve as Presidential Ambassadors for Global...

Jun242016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Opening Remarks at Final Day of Global Entrepreneurship Summit

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks to kick-off the final day of the Global Entrepreneurship summit at Stanford University in Palo Alto,...

Jun242016

Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker with PAGE Members Daymond John, Debbie Sterling and Nina Vaca at the 2016 Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES)

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Secretary Penny Pritzker and 11 PAGE Members Kick Off GES 2016

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Yesterday marked the first day of the 7th Annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES), held at Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA. Following the last two successful Summits...

Jun242016

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Fact Sheet: Global Entrepreneurship Summit

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President Obama today will take part in the 7th annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) at Stanford University in Silicon Valley, California, which will feature new...

Jun222016

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A Thriving Digital Economy Needs a Free and Open Internet

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We will remain focused on supporting and harnessing advances in digital technologies and services to the continued benefit of the American people and the entire world for...

Jun222016

The Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE) Members at the White House with President Barack Obama and Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker

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Championing Entrepreneurship At Home and Abroad

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Meet the Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship: This week in Silicon Valley, more than 700 entrepreneurs representing 170 countries and territories will...

Jun222016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Stresses Importance of an Open Internet to Economic Growth, Free Expression in Remarks at the OECD Ministerial Meeting

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During her remarks, Secretary Pritzker emphasized the importance of remaining committed to the Principles for Internet Policy Making developed by the OECD in 2011 that stress...

Jun202016

Commerce Secretary Appoints Avi Bender as NTIS Head, Unveils New Joint Venture Opportunities in Data Sharing/Services

About the U.S. Department of CommerceDataInnovationAvi BenderData Sharing

The Commerce Department’s National Technical Information Service (NTIS) has reached a turning point. The agency published a Federal Register notice (FRN) announcing a new...

Jun162016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Promotes U.S. Manufacturing at Local Motors Facility Opening at Maryland's National Harbor

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Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered remarks at the opening of Local Motors’ National Harbor facility. The new Local Motors’ National Harbor...

Jun162016

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SelectUSA Investment Summit Spotlight: Innovation in the United States of America

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Innovation is the theme of the 2016 SelectUSA Investment Summit and for good reason – the United States is the premier destination for foreign investment, due in large part...

Jun142016

Photo of the Net-Zero Energy Residential Test Facility at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, MD

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A Versatile Tool for Creating Energy Efficient Homes

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Just over five years ago, we were on the verge of starting construction on a unique addition to the NIST Gaithersburg, Md., campus, the Net-Zero Energy Residential Test...

Jun032016

Secretary Pritzker visits the Shinola watch and leather factory in Detroit

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Discusses State of Innovation and Manufacturing in Detroit

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On June 3, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker traveled to Detroit, Michigan to discuss the state of innovation and manufacturing in Michigan with several local...

Jun092016

Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on IANA Stewardship Transition

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement today regarding the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s determination that...

Jun082016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Delivers Remarks at Conference Hosted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office and George Mason University

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Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered remarks at a conference hosted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and George Mason...

Jun032016

U.S. Department of Commerce Releases New Report On Digital Matching Firms

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Today, the Department of Commerce released a report titled: "Digital Matching Firms: A New Definition in the 'Sharing Economy' Space." The report provides...

Jun012016

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National Day of Civic Hacking 2016

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The fourth annual National Day of Civic Hacking will take place on June 4th as communities throughout the world host civic tech events. Led by CODE For AMERICA, the National...

May312016

Infographic by McKinsey & Company: "Digitization of everything"

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Convening Industry Leaders to Advise on Digital Future

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The fact is that we are no longer moving toward the digital economy. We have arrived. This disruption presents tremendous opportunities to grow our economy, strengthen...

May312016

Savannah Worth, Creative Writer & Software Developer, IBM Bluemix Garage and Graduate of the Galvanize Web Development Program

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Preparing America’s Workforce for Jobs of the 21st Century: One Student’s Story

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A couple of weeks ago, I had the honor of meeting Commerce Secretary Pritzker when she visited Galvanize—a startup that believes in making education and growth accessible to...

May262016

The NACIE updates Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on their mid-term progress at Google HQ DC, December 4th, 2015.

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Keeping America Competitive: Will You Answer the Call?

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"We have a patriotic duty to make our country stronger, our people more empowered, and the world better. That is as much a responsibility of business as it is of...

May252016

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NIST Forensic Scientist Helps Vietnamese Counterparts Identify Wartime Remains

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This week, President Barack Obama paid an historic visit to Vietnam to celebrate the Comprehensive Partnership between the two countries and to advance their shared vision...

May252016

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews Delivers Remarks at First-Ever National Asian-American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Business Summit

InnovationAsian American Pacific IslanderTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)Entrepreneurship

In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered welcoming remarks at the first-ever National...

May242016

U.S. Census Bureau Director Thompson looks at the 2016 Census Test questionnaire online in Chinese

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Using Innovative Technology in Planning for the 2020 Census

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This week I am visiting Los Angeles County to observe the last phase of the 2016 Census Test, currently underway here in California as well as in Harris County, Texas. Almost...

May202016

NIST's inaugural Synthetic Biology Standards Consortium at Stanford

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Measuring Moving Parts in Biotechnology

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This year’s World Metrology Day is themed “Measurements in a Dynamic World,” so it’s fitting that we are also celebrating the formal launch of the NIST-Stanford Joint...

May192016

President Obama Presents the National Medals of Science & Technology and Innovation

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Top Scientists and Inventors Honored at the White House

InnovationScience, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)National Medal of Technology and Innovation

At a ceremony at the White House earlier today, President Obama honored recipients of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation—the highest honor bestowed by the United...

May192016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Keynote Remarks at the Global Digital Challenge Initiative Conference

InnovationPrivacyCybersecurityDigital EconomyNational Cybersecurity Workforce Framework

On May 18, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered keynote remarks at the Global Digital Challenge Initiative Conference hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center...

May192016

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Finding Common Ground on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

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More than a year ago, President Obama asked NTIA to convene stakeholders to help develop best practices to address privacy, transparency and accountability issues related to...

May192016

Statement by U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on Best Practices Related to Unmanned Aircraft Systems

InnovationUnmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker issued the following statement on the conclusion of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) multi-...

May182016

NOAA Fisheries’ Engineer Margaret Tauzer

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Inside the Mind of a Fish Passage Engineer: Working on Innovative Solutions to Fish Migration

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In celebration of World Fish Migration Day 2016, NOAA Fisheries has highlighted the career path of an engineer working on innovative solutions to barriers that block...

May132016

Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO Michelle K. Lee at White House Signing of the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016

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Protecting America’s Secret Sauce: Trade Secret Protection for American Innovators

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This week, President Obama and Congress helped American companies and innovators protect their intellectual property by passing and signing the Defend Trade Secrets Act of...

May122016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Speaks at the Economic Club of Chicago

InnovationTrade and InvestmentWorkforce DevelopmentDigital EconomyTrans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks and participated in an armchair discussion at the Economic Club of Chicago (ECC). The ECC provides a forum for...

May132016

Secretary Pritzker visits Intertech Plastics in Denver, Colorado in 2013

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Your Voice Can Change the Conversation: An open letter to America’s business and community leaders

InnovationPenny Pritzker

You have the ability to not just affect our economy but to affect the very fabric of our nation. You can own the outcome. You can change the conversation. From my own...

May132016

Graphic on Major Concerns Related to Online Privacy and Security Risks, Percent of Households with Internet Users, 2015

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New NTIA Data Suggests Enhancing Privacy, Security May Help Growth of Digital Economy

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Every day, billions of people around the world use the Internet to share ideas, conduct financial transactions, and keep in touch with family, friends, and colleagues. Users...

May122016

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NIST ‘RAMPS’ Up Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development With New Grants

InnovationSkills for BusinessCybersecurityNational Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE)National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is offering up to $1 million in grants to establish up to eight Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships...

May112016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Urges Leaders to Develop Cybersecurity Metrics at National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee Meeting

InnovationCybersecurityNational Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC)Commission on Enhancing National CybersecurityThe Internet of Things (IoT)

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks at the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee (NSTAC) meeting. Established over three...

May112016

NOAA's Global Forecast System model visualized over North America.

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NOAA's Premier Weather Forecast Model Goes 4-D

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NOAA’s powerful new supercomputers paved the way for another upgrade to the U.S. Global Forecast System (GFS), NOAA’s primary model for weather prediction. Today’s upgrade...

May112016

MBDA Showcases the Importance of Inclusive Innovation at the 2016 Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) Conference

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MBDA Showcases the Importance of Inclusive Innovation at the 2016 Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) Conference

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MBDA recently attended the 2016 Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) National Meeting in Chicago, Illinois for the second year in a row. Touted as one of the most premier...

May102016

Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Tours Engineered Floors and the Northwest Georgia College and Career Academy’s Advanced Manufacturing and Business Academy

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Commerce Communities that Work Partnership Program Building Talent Pipeline in Dalton, Georgia

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On May 6, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker visited Dalton, Georgia to highlight the Commerce Department’s Skills for Business Agenda and its signature initiative,...

May102016

San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, U.S. Department of Commerce, GSA Administrator Denise Turner Roth, and City Innovate Foundation Announce First-of-Its-Kind Innovation Lab Bringing Public, Private and Non-Profit Sectors Together to Solve Urban Problems

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Today, the City Innovate Foundation was joined by San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, the U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Administrator...

May102016

NOAA is Exploring Using Unmanned Aircraft to More Efficiently Collect Gravity Data Around the Nation

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Innovations in Measuring the Earth's Gravity Can Help Coastal Communities Become More Resilient

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Did you know the Earth’s gravity is different depending on where you are? Variations in its size, shape, and mass distribution can cause slight variations in the strength of...

May092016

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Commerce Brings Stakeholders Together to Improve Digital Economy Metrics

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Today, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA) convened a roundtable to discuss what data...

May092016

Carroll Thomas, Director of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership

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Building Stronger Partnerships for Manufacturing

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Strong relationships with state leaders and institutions have been the foundation of the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) at the National Institute of...

May062016

Commerce Secretary Pritzker Honors 2016 National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees at the Smithsonian

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Commerce Secretary Pritzker Honors 2016 National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees at the Smithsonian

InnovationNational Inventors Hall of FameAmerica's Innovation Agency

Yesterday, U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker joined the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in inducting sixteen of America’s greatest innovators into the...

May062016

Commerce Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews Addresses Addresses 4th meeting of the Commerce Data Advisory Council at Google Headquarters in New York City

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Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews Addresses Technology Leaders on Revolutionizing Commerce Data

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Deputy Secretary Bruce Andrews today addressed the 4th meeting of the Commerce Data Advisory Council at Google Headquarters in New York City. He commended the group on its...

May052016

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks at 2016 National Inventors Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

InnovationNational Inventors Hall of Fame

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks at the 2016 National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) Induction Ceremony at the Smithsonian American Art...

May052016

Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Congratulates 2015 PCASE Award Recipient Dr. Adam Creuziger, Material Research Engineer at NIST

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Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Honors Extraordinary Early-Career Scientists at NIST and NOAA

InnovationOperational ExcellencePresidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE)

Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker presented several Commerce Department employees with the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (...

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Commerce Stakeholder Brief: IoT- Smart Cities and Smart Fabrics

InnovationCommerce Stakeholder BriefSmart CitiesSmart FabricsThe Internet of Things (IoT)

Thursday, May 26, 2016 - 15:00 to 16:00

Topic: IoT: Smart Cities and Smart Fabrics Date/Time: Thursday, May 26 th at 3pm EDT Guest speakers: Josh Teitelbaum, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Textiles, Consumer Goods...

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