I am thrilled to announce that Russell Goldman, a 12-year veteran of the International desk, has agreed to take on that role for Science, with the title of news director. Before joining The Times, Russell spent seven years as a reporter and producer at ABC News, where he was the head writer of “Primetime Nightline” and covered the 2012 presidential election. “Russell has always been a pacesetter for International, and for The Times,” said Phil Pan, the International editor. The Science desk is fortunate to have him.” Please join me in welcoming Russell to the Science desk!