Fusion Research Symposium: Optimizing Symmetry in Fusion Plasmas

Join us for the Fusion Research Symposium: Optimizing Symmetry in Fusion Plasmas, part of Climate Week at Columbia Engineering.

Discover the research and innovation advancing the future of fusion energy at this dynamic symposium hosted by the Fusion Research Center together with the Max Planck Society Institute for Plasma Physics. Bringing together leading voices from academia, government, research institutions, and industry, the program will explore cutting-edge advances in fusion energy and plasma science, the role of international collaboration, and the opportunities for engagement in this exciting area.

Through keynote remarks, panel discussions, hear from experts at the forefront of the field. Through student flash talks and posters, discover the breadth of research underway at the Fusion Research Center and beyond.

The symposium will conclude with a reception and laboratory tours, offering an opportunity to connect with researchers and experience the Center’s work firsthand.

Featured Speakers:

• David Spergel, President, Simons Foundation

• Angela Olinto, Provost, Columbia University

• Najat Mokhtar, Deputy Director General, International Atomic Energy Agency

• Thomas Klinger, Director, Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics, Greifswald

• Tim Happel, Director, Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics, Garching

• Ellen Smeele, Chief of Staff, Proxima Fusion

• Thomas Pedersen, Chief Technical Officer, Type One Energy

• David Gates, Chief Technical Officer, Thea Energy

Discover the research. Meet today's leaders and the next generation of talent. Explore the future of fusion.

This event is part of Climate Week at Columbia Engineering.

Media interested in attending or covering the event must RSVP to engmediarelations@columbia.edu

Campus Access:
In accordance with the University's current visitor guidelines, all non-Columbia guests will receive a QR code within a few hours of the event date. The code will be sent to you via email from CU Guest Access and must be presented for campus entry, along with a government-issued ID. 

Accessibility:
Columbia University makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities. If you require disability accommodations to attend an event at Columbia University, please contact the Office of Disability Services at 212.854.2388 or access@columbia.edu.

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