The US Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has selected Joannie Chin to lead its Engineering Laboratory. Chin has been at NIST for 26 years, most recently serving as acting director of the Engineering Lab. “Joannie brings a great deal of experience leading scientific and engineering programs and organizations,” said James Olthoff, who is performing the nonexclusive duties of the under secretary of commerce for standards and technology and NIST director...