Anne White: A passion for plasma
Physicist has a fascination for the complexities of turbulence, and how to reduce it in fusion reactors.
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Thirteen MIT students awarded National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships
Honor recognizes individuals who have demonstrated ability and special aptitude for advanced training in science and engineering.
Fusion outreach ignites in spring
Plasma Science and Fusion Center education team excites the public about MIT energy research.
MIT's Open House attracts tens of thousands on Saturday
From major facilities and centers to out-of-the-way labs and classrooms, MIT opened its doors to the public.
Rock, drill bit, microwave: Paul Woskov explores a new path through the Earth’s crust
MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center proposes fusion technology to tap geothermal energy.
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.
Robert Griffin receives the ACS E. Bright Wilson Award
Professor of chemistry and head of the Francis Bitter Magnet Laboratory honored for his pioneering contributions to the field of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
New finding may explain heat loss in fusion reactors
Solving a longstanding mystery, MIT experiments reveal two forms of turbulence interacting.
Inspiring the next generation of nuclear engineers
Nuclear science and engineering community leads “Science on Saturday” outreach at MIT.
Wireless sensors could make diesel engines greener
Startup’s sensors measure soot and ash buildup in filters to help engines burn more efficiently.
Carolena Ruprecht: On board with nuclear engineering for the Navy
Following graduation this June, senior Carolena Ruprecht will lead a crew maintaining nuclear-powered systems for the U.S. Navy.
Sharing fusion research with 3-D, video games, and comics
Members of MIT's Plasma Science and Fusion Center wow colleagues, students, and teachers with a 3-D tour of the Institute's nuclear fusion experiment.
Alex Tinguely: Working toward a fusion future
After starting his physics education with online courses, an MIT graduate student is now practicing cutting-edge research in nuclear fusion at MIT.