Alan Taub, vice president of global research and development at General Motors, has been elected vice chair for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology.
NIST is an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce that promotes U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology.
“NIST plays a key role in advancing technologies and standards that support the long-term competitiveness of U.S. industry,” Taub said. “NIST research and support have accelerated the development and implementation of new technology in many critical areas, including materials, manufacturing, and advanced propulsion and electronics.
“These programs have helped promote economic and jobs growth and improved the quality of life for all Americans,” said Taub. “It’s an honor to serve on the advisory board of this important and highly regarded federal agency to help ensure that its programs are focused on national needs, including those of the U.S. auto industry.”
The Visiting Committee, the agency’s primary private-sector policy advisory group, reviews and makes recommendations regarding NIST policies, programs, organization, and budget. It also prepares an annual report that is submitted to Congress. Taub’s two-year term expires on March 31, 2012.
