Megan King

Megan King is a writer-editor at NIST and edits the Taking Measure blog. After graduating from John Carroll University, she began her career as a newspaper journalist, covering county fairs and school board meetings. Megan worked in various communications roles at the FBI for 13 years, including as a content manager and strategist for fbi.gov. Outside of work, Megan coaches beginner ice skaters, cheers on Pittsburgh sports teams, and knits.

Mon, 07/22/2024 - 12:06
Drones in Disaster Zones: How Advanced 3D Mapping Technology Can Help First RespondersNIST’s 3D indoor mapping competition is pushing technology forward
Wed, 02/26/2025 - 12:02
When first responders need to rescue people from an earthquake-ravaged home, they need real-time information. If law enforcement officers are looking for a shooter in a crowded building, they must learn everything they can about the scene. …
A Very Round Object Helps Build a Better Mass MeasurementBeing off by a single grain of salt just won’t do
Mon, 08/05/2024 - 12:02
In 2018, the world agreed to redefine the kilogram. Instead of being pegged to the mass of a physical object in a vault in France, the kilogram is now defined by a few fundamental constants in nature. This means researchers no longer have to worry…
The Eye of the Beholder: How Lighting Affects Our Color PerceptionDeveloping an illuminating set of standards
Mon, 07/31/2023 - 12:02
If you’ve ever tried on clothing at a store only to have it look completely different at home, you know how much our eyes depend on lighting to help us see colors. We also all interpret colors a little differently, even with the same lighting.…