What does NIST stand for?
The National Institute of Standards and Technology
What kind of lab is it?
measurement standards
What kind of agency?
non-regulatory
What government organization does it belong to?
the United States Department of Commerce
What is its goal?
promote innovation and industrial competitiveness
What is one of the agency's programs?
Nanoscale Science and Technology
And another?
Information Technology
Do they have any others?
yes, many
How many are mentioned?
Six
When were the Articles of Confederation passed?
1781
When was their ability to regulate currency passed to Congress?
1789