Dennis Whyte named Plasma Science and Fusion Center director Nuclear fusion leader succeeds Miklos Porkolab, who returns to teaching and research after almost 20 years of distinguished service. November 17, 2014 Read full story →
NSE hosts the Honorable Rose Gottemoeller for roundtable with students and faculty October 31, 2014 Read full story →
American Physical Society honors PSFC graduate and professor Mario Manuel SM '08 PhD '13 and Professor Anne White to receive awards at annual APS meeting August 7, 2014 Read full story →
Strain can alter materials’ properties New field of "strain engineering" could open up areas of materials research with many potential applications. April 2, 2014 Read full story →
Warren, Clark join in restarting of Alcator C-Mod tokamak Lawmakers join scientists in relaunching experiments at MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center. February 25, 2014 Read full story →
Looking for first light Robert Simcoe peers deep into the universe’s past to identify the first stars. February 24, 2014 Read full story →
MIT fusion experiment energized by new budget deal Alcator C-Mod to receive $22.2 million in 2014. January 24, 2014 Read full story →
Magnetic nanoparticles could aid heat dissipation Particles suspended in cooling water could prevent hotspots in nuclear plant cooling systems and electronics. November 19, 2013 Read full story →
3 Questions: Scott Kemp on North Korea’s nuclear program New study suggests that the secretive rogue state may have found a way to circumvent international controls on nuclear materials. September 27, 2013 Read full story →
NSE research opportunities give student 'perfect intersection' for materials studies September 10, 2013 Read full story →