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The Guest Researcher Association (GRA) is a voluntary group of international Guest Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). It was formed to help Guest Researchers, contractors, and other associates get the most out of their time at NIST and their stay in the United States. The GRA helps guest researchers by providing information as articles on many topics for/from people who are here, who are coming or who have already left.

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Hike to Old Rag @Shenandoah National Park, VA

We will be camping and hiking in Shenandoah on the week-end of ~~April 21-22~~ [Edit: this event was postponed to May 19/20, 2012]. The Old Rag trail is about 6 hours roundtrip and should be fun. Don't hesitate to join us, and bring you own food! More details here.

Reviving Language Lunch Tables

The GRA is looking for people willing to help us revive the Language Lunch Tables. German, Spanish, French, you decide! Language Lunch Tables are held once a month when possible - and if you do not want to commit, organizing only one Lunch Table every few months would already be a great help! More info here or contact us!

Hawaiian party 2012

Join us at Diane's, Fabien's and Stephane's place for a GRA Hawaiian party on Friday, March 30! Party's starting at 9:00pm. We will provide basic snacks and beverages. Please contribute by bringing either a dish or something to drink. Dress code is, of course, Hawaiian / beach attire.

Ice Skating Night 2011

The Ice Skating event welcomed a few ice skating first-timers as well as some new guest researchers on Friday, December 16.

GRA Pool Tournament 2011

The latest GRA Pool Tournament was a roaring success.

Congratulations to Justin Gorham and Sydney Henrard on their victory.

Theirs will be the first names on the new GRA Perpetual Pool Trophy to be presented at the Dogfish Alehouse on Thursday 10 November, 5 pm.

Full report here!

NCW GRA Picnic 2011

Our Fall NCW GRA Picnic 2011 took place on Friday, October 14th at the Heritage Room.

This was an event jointly staged by the NIST Committee for Women and ourselves at the GRA.

Thanks to all those hard-working people from both organisations who made this event work.

Bowling Tournament 2011

Read the report on our recent bowling tournament in October...another one to follow in Spring 2012!

Competitors fight for a prized plate on our GRA Bowling Trophy and competition is fierce!

Make sure to sign up for the next tournament and watch this space!

PaintBall 2011

The GRA PaintBall event took place on Saturday, September 24th! :)

Get to know your fellow guest researchers in the trenches, in the forests, in the jungles...:)

Report and photos to follow so watch this space!

Soccer Tournament 2011

Our annual Soccer Tournament took place on July 29th

This is usually the highlight of the GRA summer calendar, with a picnic into the bargain, and open to all.

Report and photographs of this year's event to follow.

GRA Pool Tournament 2010 II

The second Pool Tournament of 2010 will be held at the End Zone Bar & Grill on Monday, December 6th, 7pm. As usual, please sign up!

GRA Poker Tournament 2010 II aka October Event

The second ever GRA Poker Tournament at the End Zone Bar & Grill will take place on Friday, October 29th, starting at 6.30pm! Early signup doubles your starting chips!

Picnic 2010

The Family picnic took place in Seneca Park as planned on July 24th. It was a great BBQ and people really enjoyed their afternoon in the outdoors.

PaintBall 2010

The PaintBall event is back this year! Check your agenda, book the day: July 17th! :)

Soccer Tournament 2010

Our annual Soccer Tournament is coming up on June 18th! Sign up now!

Mini Golf 2010 - CANCELLED

With the upcoming summer, it's time for a relaxing event for a change. That's why we're meeting on a sunday afternoon for a round of mini golf!

New Executive Council/Officers

The executive council has been elected during the april regular meeting for the next 6 month term, also resulting in new officers.

GRA Poker Tournament 2010

The first ever GRA Poker Tournament at the End Zone Bar & Grill is over, thanks all for showing up! Check out the report by Dennis!

GRA Pool Tournament 2010 I

The first Pool Tournament of 2010 at Orange Ball Billiard is over. We congratulate Mark & Lee as the champions, and Lindsey & Sayaka as the 2nd best team of the competition. Reports & Pictures in progress...

GRA on Twitter / Facebook

Just as a reminder: the GRA is on facebook, too! Furthermore did we start tweeting on our own channel.

Language Lunch Table

Do you want to practice a language or even learn a new one? Or, do you want to meet people from different cultures? Then join our Language Lunch Table series!

More information here .

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