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Learn about the current standardization strategies in the
U.S. and Europe and join discussions on digitalization, artificial
intelligence, and climate change at the bilateral U.S.-German Standards Panel
on April 4-5, 2023. In-person and virtual
participation options are available for this event.
What happens to a person’s digital accounts after their
death? According to a proposal submitted by Standards Australia, a standard would
provide guidance on this issue, as well as clarity on consumers’ rights in
relation to their digital media. As the U.S. member body to ISO, ANSI
encourages relevant stakeholders to respond by March 29, 2023.
The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology seeks feedback to support its newly created cyber-physical resilience working group. Among other requests, the group is requesting recommendations on methodologies and standards to encourage resilient system design and adoption.
Do you have insight to share on the ever-evolving standards
profession? A new initiative from the ANSI Committee on Education connects
faculty and scholars around the country with standards experts in the field.
The program is open to standards professionals looking to share information and
professors/instructors at any U.S. post-secondary educational institution.
This spring marks the launch of Standards Alliance Phase 2
(SA2) initiatives that offer training related to standards and good regulatory
practices, and an ongoing project that supports medical devices and the
response to COVID-19. SA2 is a public-private partnership between the U.S.
Agency for International Development (USAID) and ANSI.
The ANSI National Accreditation Board’s (ANAB) “4-3-3 Conformity
Assessment Paradigm” explains the universal concepts of conformity assessment
in a clear and concise way. Learn this method in the March 29 session featuring presenter Keith Mowry, senior manager,
business development, ANAB.
The ANSI Federation and standardization community are
stepping up with guidance, resources, and initiatives to support public health and
safety and the nation's recovery. In this issue:
- NIH's RECOVER Blog Highlights What Clinical Research Comes Next for Helping People with Long COVID
- NIST Focuses on Waste Water Surveillance
People on the Move highlights the career advancements of high-level trail-blazers working professionally in diverse areas of standardization, contributing every day to the strength and success of the U.S. standards and conformance community. In this issue:
- The American Society of Baking has named Kristen Spriggs as its new executive director.
- The Association for Materials Protection and Performance has named Alan Thomas as its new chief executive officer.
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Review the latest domestic and international standards proposals, documents for public comment, new initiatives, and other opportunities for U.S. stakeholders to get involved.
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Keep current with news bites on free resources, tools, and special achievements from ANSI members (submissions welcome!). This week:
- ASTM International Collaborates with NIST on Report
- NWRA Releases White Paper on Noise Ordinances' Impacts
- RESNA Disability, Entrepreneurship, and Gig Economy Summit
- American Ladder Institute Webinar on Stepladder Safety
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