ASCET Insights Brief Pinpoints Standardization Gaps and Workforce Challenges in Quantum Technology
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., March 24, 2026 —The Advancing Standardization for Critical and Emerging Technologies (ASCET) Center of Excellence (CoE) has released a new Insights Brief identifying critical standardization gaps in quantum technology—from the lack of baseline definitions and performance benchmarks to workforce readiness challenges and barriers to expert participation. The report captures findings from a workshop held November 5, 2025, during [...]
ASCET Releases First-of-Its-Kind Scan on AI Standardization
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., March 12, 2026 – The ASCET Center of Excellence has published a new environmental scan report that maps the current landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) standardization to determine priorities for advancing U.S. leadership in AI. The assessment synthesizes publicly available standards databases, government and industry strategic documents, and input from government, industry, and academia to identify areas of [...]
ASCET Launches National Information and Data Sharing Hub to Strengthen U.S. Leadership in Critical and Emerging Technology Standards
The platform is designed to evolve over time as additional CETs emerge and stakeholder needs expand. Jan 08, 2026 The ASCET Center of Excellence has launched the first iteration of its Information and Data Sharing Hub, a new national resource designed to support U.S. leadership in critical and emerging technology (CET) standardization. The Information and Data Sharing Hub serves as an actionable resource for [...]
ASCET Center of Excellence Announces Inaugural Advisory Board
ASTM’s ASCET Center of Excellence has announced the membership for its inaugural advisory board. The first convening of the inaugural ASCET Advisory Board will occur in mid-December of 2025. The board members’ expertise on Critical and Emerging Technologies (CETs) ecosystems and standardization will provide valuable thought leadership to the Center. The Advisory Board will provide insights into ongoing efforts to shape [...]
ASCET CoE Launches Inaugural Workshop Report
Charting U.S. Pathway to Global Leadership in CET Standardization W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., September 9, 2025 – Today, the Advancing Standardization for Critical and Emerging Technologies (ASCET) Center of Excellence (CoE) released its inaugural workshop report, capturing key insights, themes, and next steps from its first convening, held May 14–15 in Bethesda, MD. The event marked the first official workshop of [...]
U.S. Standardization Center of Excellence for Critical and Emerging Technologies Holds Major Workshop, Launches Website
The workshop served as an endeavor aimed at supporting U.S. participation in global standards efforts. W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., May 28, 2025 – The U.S. Standardization Center of Excellence for Critical and Emerging Technologies (CETs), now known as ASCET – Advancing Standardization for Critical and Emerging Technologies, held its first major workshop May 14-15 in the Washington metropolitan area. The workshop [...]
ASTM International Selected to Lead Standardization Center of Excellence
ASTM, in collaboration with other partners, will create a CoE focused on critical and emerging technologies. Global standards organization ASTM International has been selected to launch a center of excellence focused on supporting standardization of critical and emerging technologies (CETs). Through a competitive process, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology tapped ASTM to lead the [...]
U.S. Standardization Center of Excellence to Hold Workshop in May
The U.S. Standardization Center of Excellence (SCoE) for Critical and Emerging Technologies (CETs) is hosting its First Standardization Workshop on May 14-15 at the Bethesda North Marriott in Rockville, MD. The SCoE is a transformative initiative aimed at supporting private sector-driven engagement and capacity building in the development and use of international standards. The workshop will focus on engaging government, [...]
