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2002 (archival/historical context applies) Author: Michael A. Lombardi (NIST Time and Frequency Division) Topic: Physics, Metrology, Timekeeping, Primary Standards Lombardi (NIST Time and Frequency Division) Topic: Physics,
This citation bridges two worlds: the defense/security community (via DARPA) and the civilian standards/measurement community (via her earlier tenure at NIST). The award recognized that her work at DARPA on autonomous systems, microelectronics, and biological technologies had profound implications for the same innovation ecosystem that NIST supports.