Overview
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has its headquarters campus in Gaithersburg, where it works on measurement science and technology standards.
History
The agency was founded in 1901 as the National Bureau of Standards and moved to Gaithersburg in the 1960s. It took the NIST name in 1988.
Today
The campus employs thousands of scientists and staff, and work there requires federal background checks.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.