National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Works with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements, and standards. National Science Foundation (NSF) - NSF is an independent U.S. government agency responsible for promoting science and engineering through research programs and education projects. National Technical Information Service - NTIS, an agency of the US Dept of Commerce, provides access to more than 3 million scientific, technical, engineering, and related business information produced by or for the U.S. government and complementary material from international sources. U.S. National Academies - The National Academy of Sciences, National Research Council, National Academy of Engineering, and the Institute of Medicine, "advisors to the nation." J. Craig Venter Institute - Analysis of genomes and gene products for applications in medicine, nutrition and agriculture. Features projects, education and career opportunities in Rockville and San Diego. Government Executive Magazine - Information Overload - Describes the National Technical Information Service, NTIS, which is the self-funding clearinghouse for the government's research and other technical information. Washington Academy of Sciences - Aims to encourage the advancement of science and "to conduct, endow, or assist investigation in any department of science."