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Join us on October 17, 2024, for the NIST Portrait Gallery Induction Ceremony, celebrating five remarkable former NIST employees for their outstanding contributions to NIST and the nation. The event will take place simultaneously at two locations: the Green Auditorium in Gaithersburg from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm (EST) and the Auditorium in the Gebbie Building in Boulder from 8:30 am to 10:00 am (MST). For those unable to attend in person, the ceremony will also be available via live stream.
The NIST Portrait Gallery of Distinguished Alumni honors alumni from NBS/NIST for their exceptional career achievements. Their portraits and biographies will be showcased in the corridor of the NIST cafeteria in Gaithersburg and in the Digital Portrait Gallery at both the Gaithersburg and Boulder locations.
This year, we proudly add these individuals to the esteemed NIST Gallery of Distinguished Scientists, Engineers, and Administrators, recognizing their lasting impact on NIST's legacy:
Wayne Itano
Physical Measurement Laboratory, 1979-2009
For broad and impactful contributions to atomic physics, including seminal studies on fundamental limits to laser cooling, the blackbody radiation shift in atomic clocks, and quantum projection noise
Andrew Persily
Engineering Laboratory, 1982-2024
For technical leadership in the fields of building energy-use and indoor environmental performance that reduce energy use and improve occupant health
Kent Rochford
Office of the Director, 1992-2000; 2002-2012; 2014-2018
For critical leadership to advance NIST’s measurement science mission and achieve exemplary outcomes in challenging assignments related to new technical programs, safety, and security management
Emil Simiu
Engineering Laboratory, 1971-2022
For outstanding technical leadership in developing innovative solutions and standards in wind engineering for improved design and construction practices, leading to resilient, safe, and cost-effective structures
Ellen Voorhees
Information Technology Laboratory, 1996-2023
For profound and sustained impact on the direction of information retrieval, information access, and search technology research and development