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https://www.nist.gov/buildings-construction
Buildings & Construction
NIST develops safety standards for construction and studies ways to better protect buildings from hazards like earthquakes and windstorms.
How My Childhood Fascination With Bridges Helped Me Build a Career Protecting People and Buildings From Natural Disasters
NIST research engineer Jazalyn Dukes talks about what inspired her career and gives some advice to girls considering a career in structural and civil engineering.