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Buildings & Construction
NIST develops safety standards for construction and studies ways to better protect buildings from hazards like earthquakes and windstorms.
Explainers and Features
News and Updates
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.
