Willie May, Director, National Institute of Standards and Technology

After a 40-year career with the agency, Willie May finds himself confirmed by the Senate as director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. He\'d...

After a 40-year career with the agency, Willie May finds himself confirmed by the Senate as director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. He’d been serving as acting director for nearly a year. May discussed his plans for the agency with Emily Kopp on the Federal Drive.

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