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A number of laboratory metrology seminars will
be offered by the NIST Weights and Measures between 2005, and 2007.
A description of each course is
available at http://www.nist.gov/labmetrology. 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;
• Basic Mass & Weighing - offered at the Measurement
Science Conference, MSC (two-day course with online registration
through MSC) - 2006
• Intermediate Mass - at the 2005 Measurement
Science Conference, MSC (two-day course with online registration
through MSC)
• Advanced Mass Seminar;
• Intermediate Mass (new material is presented each time
the course is offered);
• Advanced Mass - Hands On Only (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 to ensure uniformity in legal metrology throughout
the United States.
The charge for industry or foreign government
participation in 2004 was $1095 per one-week course (fees and details
yet to be determined for 2005 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 paments until you receive
confirmation for attendance. When you receive a confirmation notice,
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
does not have funding avaialbe for sponsoring attendance at our
seminars.
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
Holiday Inn
Two Montgomery Village Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
301/948-8900
Courtyard Marriott
805 Russell Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD
301/670-0008
Marriott Washingtonian Center
9751 Washingtonian Blvd.
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
301/590-0044
Gaithersburg Hilton
620 Perry Parkway
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
301/977-8900
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. All of the hotels have a shuttle to and
from NIST.
Announcements of Seminars
Current training
schedule. Courses fill quickly.
For more information contact: val.miller@nist.gov
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