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Zara Brunner

Zara Brunner

Zara Brunner is the communications director at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Office of Advanced Manufacturing (OAM). Zara received a B.A. with honors in political science with a focus on economics from State University of New York at Fredonia. Prior to joining OAM, Zara managed marketing and communications at the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), which she joined in 2011.  At MEP, she oversaw internal and external marketing and communications about the program and its National Network of Centers.

Ashley Totin, project engineer at America Makes, teaches children about 3D modeling and printing.

Rethinking Manufacturing

Recently, I got the chance to travel to Youngstown, Ohio. As I came into town, it struck me that Youngstown was like many other cities across America, including
woman stands over the shoulder of two students working on laptops. 3D printers in the background.

Rethinking Manufacturing

This is the first in a series of posts to spotlight the revitalization of U.S. manufacturing happening across the nation through Manufacturing USA® institutes
Small Manufacturers Make a Big Difference

Small Manufacturers Make a Big Difference

How do we reach the next generation, change their perceptions about manufacturing, and let them know about available career opportunities? Manufacturing Day

INFOGRAPHIC: Facts About Manufacturing

Every day manufacturing touches some aspect of our lives. Whether it’s contributing $2.2 trillion to the U.S. economy, providing 12.3 million jobs across the

And the Oscar Goes to...

Now that the Academy Awards are behind us, the big news out of Hollywood comes courtesy of Louroe Electronics and CMTC, featured in our latest Heroes of