Conference Theme:

The Spectrum of Metrology: From the State-of-the-Art to the Everyday

As Metrologists, Scientists, and Engineers, we can lose sight of where metrology often takes place. When many of us hear the word metrology, we think of the lab-coat-adorned scientist working in a state-of-the-art laboratory, performing what we sometimes call "black art" and attempting to measure what has never been measured. While this is metrology, we must remember that "the science of measurement" takes place at many levels and takes many forms. For example, a technician calibrating a scale in a warehouse, a specially designed in-process gage used to control a machining line, or the analysis of wastewater to ensure that we are not impacting the environment all of these involve the science of measurement. The spectrum of metrology is very broad and encompasses a range of sciences, techniques, tools and levels of accuracy. One does not need to measure micoinches or at the parts-per-million level to perform metrology. In many instances, metrology that touches our everyday lives is the metrology that makes the final decision as to whether the product meets our requirements. At the end of the day, metrology covers a continuum of measurements performed from the highest-level laboratories to the gasoline pump, and each level presents unique challenges and rewards.

The 2003 Conference is intended to provide a forum for those involved across the entire spectrum of metrology and will provide a unique opportunity to network with other measurement professionals.

Please join us in Tampa, Florida prepared to learn, to teach and to develop new professional relationships with your fellow "Metrologist."

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Hotel Information:

NCSL International has contracts with 2 hotels for the 2003 Workshop & Symposium. The host hotel is the Tampa Marriott Waterside. The Tampa Wyndham will be our other hotel.

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Volunteer Information:

If you are interested in volunteering for the 2003 Workshop & Symposium, please contact the Conference Director, Bill Wightman, at (407) 333-9288.