Topic
Fusion
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Zach Hartwig: Applying diverse skills in pursuit of a fusion breakthrough
Newly-appointed Assistant Professor Zach Hartwig's mission is to use nuclear technology to benefit society and the environment.
May 22, 2017 -
Monica Pham: Advancing nuclear power and empowering girls
Sophomore researches fusion energy and promotes STEM opportunities for young women.
April 21, 2017 -
Julien Barber: Protecting magnets and the environment
Master's candidate explores ways to cool high-temperature superconductors used in fusion research.
March 27, 2017 -
A showcase of nuclear science and engineering at MIT
Nuclear Science and Engineering Expo provides an opportunity for prospective grad students and the MIT community to learn about department research.
March 24, 2017 -
Hong Sio: On the road for fusion
Ph.D candidate enjoys a range of fusion research from coast to coast.
February 28, 2017 -
New faculty strengthen, broaden MIT’s energy expertise
MIT's newest faculty bring a wide array of energy interests and developments to the Institute.
February 7, 2017 -
Brandon Sorbom: Designing a fusion future
PhD candidate explores a faster, high-magnetic-field pathway to fusion energy.
January 23, 2017 -
Featured video: Touring MIT's nuclear facilities
Two graduate students provide an inside look at MIT's network of nuclear facilities and labs that mimic the footprint of a national lab.
January 3, 2017 -
Fusing theory and practice
Grad student Libby Tolman melds the elegance of theoretical physics with practical applications of nuclear science.
November 14, 2016 -
High-intensity fusion
MIT’s Alcator C-Mod nuclear reactor winds down — and defines its legacy on its final run.
October 14, 2016 -
New record for fusion
Alcator C-Mod tokamak nuclear fusion reactor sets world record on final day of operation.
October 14, 2016 -
Energy orientation introduces freshmen to low-carbon technologies on campus and in the region
September 21, 2016 -
On the edge of discovery
For PhD student Silvia Espinosa, a passion for solving theoretical puzzles fuels a quest for fusion energy.
September 13, 2016 -
Addressing climate change with Low-Carbon Energy Centers
New interdisciplinary centers will advance clean technology in key areas.
July 28, 2016 -
Buongiorno, Whyte win Sloan Foundation grant
$1M Sloan Foundation grant supports NSE-led Future of Nuclear Energy Technologies study
July 13, 2016 -
Anne White: A passion for plasma
Physicist has a fascination for the complexities of turbulence, and how to reduce it in fusion reactors.
June 29, 2016 -
Porkolab honored by Hungarian Academy of Sciences
May 23, 2016 -
Nuno Loureiro: A theorist seeks the elusive fundamentals of magnetic reconnection
May 12, 2016 -
Fusion outreach ignites in spring
Plasma Science and Fusion Center education team excites the public about MIT energy research.
May 11, 2016 -
A window on nuclear science and engineering at MIT
The Nuclear Science and Engineering Graduate Research Expo provided a glimpse into the department for both the MIT community and prospective graduate students.
March 25, 2016