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DEIA Strategic Plan Priorities

NIST DEIA Mission

NIST will drive innovation and industrial competitiveness through measurement science and standards by cultivating a culture of belonging that integrates diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in all ways of working.

NIST DEIA Vision

NIST will improve the quality of life by drawing from all segments of society, as it positions itself as a model institute that values and champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

Priority Areas

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Credit: B. Hayes/NIST

Diversity

  • Establishing a sustainable DEIA infrastructure and accountability mechanisms
  • Supporting employee groups 
  • Advancing human resources policies and practices
     
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Credit: B. Hayes/NIST

Equity

  • Enhancing recruitment and representation, as well as pay, performance, promotion, and personnel policies and practices
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Credit: B. Hayes/NIST

Inclusion

  • Creating a learning culture
  • Addressing representation in internal and external facing bodies and spaces
  • Creating a sense of belonging for employees and associates
     
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Credit: B. Hayes/NIST

Accessibility

  • Ensuring our work environments and workplaces are welcoming and allow everyone access
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Credit: B. Hayes/NIST

Inclusive Economy

  • Creating equitable service delivery for underserved customers and the vendor community

 

Created September 6, 2022, Updated June 12, 2024