Digital thermometer buying can be confusing.  Dr. Mary Stroup-Gardiner helps us figure it out by explaining the considerations for the selection of non-mercury thermometers both in practice and in standards.

Related Information:

• AASHTO Accreditation Policy and Guidance on Thermometer Selection and Records
• Calibrating Thermometers: The Science Behind Meaningful Temperature Measurement, Part 1: Introduction
• Getting Rid of Mercury: A New Frontier for Temperature Measurement
• Let’s Get Digital: A Guide to Unraveling the Tangled World of Digital Thermometers
• The Anatomy of a Liquid-in-Glass Thermometer
• Why Don’t You Just Tell Me Which Thermometer to Buy? And Other Frequently Asked Thermometer Questions
• ASTM D04 Fact Sheets
• ASTM D04: A Guide to Replacing or Specifying Alternatives to Mercury

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Learn more about why it is important to publicize your accreditation and how to do it correctly. Tip: Your laboratory is NOT "certified by AASHTO re:source or CCRL." 

Related Information:

• How to Publicize Your Laboratory's AASHTO Accreditation
• AASHTO Accreditation Policy on Publicizing Accreditation
• False Claims of Accreditation

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In recognition of World Accreditation Day (June 9), we are sharing the audio from our February 2021 webinar, Staying on Track: How to Maintain Your AASHTO Accreditation. 

Related Information:

• AASHTO re:university Webinar Series: Staying on Track: How to Maintain Your AASHTO Accreditation - February 2021 Recording
• Maintaining AASHTO Accreditation, Maintaining Quality

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Report findings are classified as nonconformities, observations, or informational. In this episode, learn more about which (and when) report findings need to be resolved.

Related Information:

• How to Resolve AASHTO re:source and CCRL Report Findings
• Assessment Corrective Action Report Form

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Whether you mean in the same report, or over multiple assessments, we've got your answers to this FAQ.

Related Information:

• Get to the Root of the Problem: Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Explained

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In celebration of World Metrology Day, metrologist Heather Wade joins us to share her passion for measurement science. 

Related Information:

• Heather Wade Group, LLC.
• WorldMetrologyDay.org
• NIST Quantum Measurement Division
• Metrology Musings
• Metrology Musings: Calibration vs. Standardization
• Metrology Musings: Uncertainty? There’s An App For That.
• Metrology Musings: Measurement Uncertainty for Anyone
• Reality Calibration
• Finding an Accredited Calibration Lab Video

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Get a behind-the-scenes look from Joung Lee, Director of Policy & Government Relations at AASHTO.

Related Information:

• policy.transportation.org
• Testimony of Joung H. Lee, Regarding Paving the Way for Funding and Financing Infrastructure Investments (January 29, 2020)
• unitedforinfrastructure.org

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Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of moving your testing laboratory.

Related Information:

• AASHTO Accreditation Policy and Guidance on Laboratory Relocation
• Laboratory Relocation Form
• S1 E37: FAQ - Multi-Site and Off-Site Personnel

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In this mini-episode, we share some insights into making season one and take a peek at what's planned for season two.

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Barry Paye from the Wisconsin DOT discusses the impact of winter weather on road and paving materials and the tests that can help improve the performance of pavements under harsh conditions.

Related Information:

• Wisconsin DOT on Twitter
• Transportation Connects Us Podcast

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