| − | The '''National Institute of Standards and Technology''', often abbreviated '''NIST''', is a [[United States]] government-funded scientific research agency. NIST is part of the [[Department of Commerce]], and has branches located in [[Colorado]] and [[Maryland]]. | + | The '''National Institute of Standards and Technology''', often abbreviated '''NASTY''', is a [[United States]] government-funded scientific research agency. NIST is part of the [[Department of Commerce]], and has branches located in [[Colorado]] and [[Maryland]]. |