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DIII-D National Fusion Facility, NERSC, and ESnet Collaboration Speeds Nuclear Fusion Research

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Mercoledì, Maggio 29, 2024
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This new collaboration leverages high-performance computing (HPC) at NERSC, DOE’s high-speed data network (ESnet), and DIII-D’s rich diagnostic suite to make important data from fusion experiments more useful and available to the global fusion research community, helping to accelerate the realization of fusion energy production.

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  • This new collaboration leverages high-performance computing (HPC) at NERSC, DOE’s high-speed data network (ESnet), and DIII-D’s rich diagnostic suite to make important data from fusion experiments more useful and available to the global fusion research community, helping to accelerate the realization of fusion energy production.
  • At DIII-D, researchers perform experiments to understand how to harness nuclear fusion energy as a viable energy source.
  • This may make it easier for early-career researchers with smaller professional networks to collaborate with these experts in their research projects.
  • This Superfacility collaboration between DIII-D, NERSC and ESnet successfully demonstrates the value in combining experimental scientific simulations with compute resources leading to solutions needed to realize fusion energy production.

DIII-D National Fusion Facility Completes Upgrade

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Mercoledì, Maggio 8, 2024
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San Diego, CA, May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The DIII-D National Fusion Facility has completed a series of important enhancements, providing researchers with several first-of-a-kind tools for controlling and understanding the function of fusion plasmas.

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  • San Diego, CA, May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The DIII-D National Fusion Facility has completed a series of important enhancements, providing researchers with several first-of-a-kind tools for controlling and understanding the function of fusion plasmas.
  • The facility has been offline since July 2023 as a multi-institutional team of engineers and technicians worked to install new capabilities.
  • Together, the new technologies installed during the eight-month upgrade will play a key role in developing the scientific basis for fusion as a reliable and nearly limitless energy source.
  • When experiments restart in May, researchers will use these tools to optimize the performance of fusion plasmas and help bring practical fusion energy closer to reality.

Wofford announces new director of athletics

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Venerdì, Febbraio 23, 2024
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Spartanburg, South Carolina, Feb. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wofford College President Nayef Samhat has announced that Scott Kull will be the college’s next director of athletics, effective April 1, 2024.

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  • Spartanburg, South Carolina, Feb. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wofford College President Nayef Samhat has announced that Scott Kull will be the college’s next director of athletics, effective April 1, 2024.
  • Kull is currently the deputy athletics director for external affairs and executive director of the athletics foundation at the University of North Carolina Charlotte.
  • He has held similar positions at the University of Utah, University of South Florida, Florida State and Texas Christian University.
  • “Wofford and its student-athletes represent everything that’s right about intercollegiate athletics.

USSSA Space Coast Complex to Host the 2nd Annual Space Coast Spring Games, the Largest NAIA College Softball Event in the Country

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Domenica, Febbraio 25, 2024
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VIERA, Fla., Feb. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The USSSA Space Coast Complex, home of the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) National Headquarters and USSSA Pride Women's Professional Fastpitch team, is ready to welcome players, coaches, fans and media to the second annual Space Coast Spring Games, February 25 through March 22.

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  • The Space Coast Spring Games is the largest NAIA college softball event in the country, and the state-of-the-art USSSA Space Coast Complex is the ideal host venue.
  • With over 100 teams competing from different divisions — twice as many teams as last year — the Space Coast Spring Games is the largest NAIA college softball event in the country, and the state-of-the-art USSSA Space Coast Complex is the ideal host venue.
  • They were the first teams to play at the inaugural Space Coast Spring Games in 2023.
  • "Goshen College is incredibly excited and humbled to be included in this season's Legacy Game at the 2024 USSSA Space Coast Spring Games," says Luke Wagner, Head Coach of Goshen College.

General Atomics Scientist Honored for Career Achievements in Fusion Energy

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Martedì, Dicembre 19, 2023
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San Diego, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fusion Power Associates (FPA) has awarded one of its 2023 Distinguished Career Awards to General Atomics (GA) fusion scientist Dr. Tony Taylor for his contributions in advancing international fusion energy research.

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  • San Diego, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fusion Power Associates (FPA) has awarded one of its 2023 Distinguished Career Awards to General Atomics (GA) fusion scientist Dr. Tony Taylor for his contributions in advancing international fusion energy research.
  • The FPA Distinguished Career Awards are given annually to individuals who have made distinguished, lifelong career contributions to fusion development.
  • He came to the company in the early 1980s as a senior scientist on the Doublet III program, attracted by the innovation and strong team culture in fusion.
  • Over his more than 40 years in fusion energy research, he served as GA’s Director of Experimental Science, Deputy Director and later Director of DIII-D, and Vice President of Magnetic Fusion Energy.

Roanoke College Announces New Senior Leaders

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Mercoledì, Agosto 30, 2023
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SALEM, Va., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Roanoke College has named six new hires in senior leadership positions, each playing a pivotal role in Roanoke's work to champion student potential and provide learning and leadership through leading-edge academic programs and transformative educational experiences.

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  • SALEM, Va., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Roanoke College has named six new hires in senior leadership positions, each playing a pivotal role in Roanoke's work to champion student potential and provide learning and leadership through leading-edge academic programs and transformative educational experiences.
  • With over 20 years of experience in recruitment and leadership at different institutions, Pennix returns to Roanoke to ensure a positive impact on prospective students.
  • In her new position at Roanoke, she works closely with faculty across campus to improve curriculum, advising, and assessment.
  • Campbell will serve on President Shushok's cabinet and provide strategic and student-centered leadership to the Roanoke Maroons' NCAA Division III athletic program.

DIII-D National Fusion Facility Completes Record-Breaking 1,600-Hour Research Campaign

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Mercoledì, Luglio 5, 2023
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San Diego, CA, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The DIII-D National Fusion Facility completed its current two-year research campaign last week, closing out a series of experiments that pioneered many transformational advances for fusion energy.

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  • San Diego, CA, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The DIII-D National Fusion Facility completed its current two-year research campaign last week, closing out a series of experiments that pioneered many transformational advances for fusion energy.
  • The campaign included a record-breaking 1,600 hours of plasma research as part of 140 ground-breaking studies.
  • As research operations conclude, the facility will begin a slate of major upgrades over the next eight months to prepare for the next phase of research.
  • The record-breaking campaign saw the facility in operations for over 200 days.

General Atomics and Tokamak Energy Announce Collaboration Regarding High Temperature Superconducting Magnet Technologies

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Martedì, Maggio 30, 2023
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The collaboration would leverage GA’s world-leading capabilities for manufacturing large-scale magnet systems and Tokamak Energy’s pioneering expertise in HTS magnet technologies.

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  • The collaboration would leverage GA’s world-leading capabilities for manufacturing large-scale magnet systems and Tokamak Energy’s pioneering expertise in HTS magnet technologies.
  • Tokamak Energy is a leader in HTS magnet modelling, design and prototyping and GA has expertise in developing and fabricating large-scale superconducting magnets for fusion applications.” said Anantha Krishnan, Senior Vice President at General Atomics.
  • Warrick Matthews, Managing Director at Tokamak Energy, said: “GA has significant experience, knowledge and facilities to produce large superconducting magnets at scale.
  • Tokamak Energy has been a pioneer in recognizing the opportunity to apply and develop HTS magnet technology for fusion energy.

LG CHANNELS FEATURES NCAA SPRING CHAMPIONSHIPS AND POPULAR MOVIE TITLES FOR MAY

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Mercoledì, Maggio 17, 2023
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This month LG Smart TV owners can also watch the NCAA® DII and DIII Spring Championship games streaming on the NCAA Championships Channel (100) and via the NCAA tab on the LG Channels Home App.

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  • This month LG Smart TV owners can also watch the NCAA® DII and DIII Spring Championship games streaming on the NCAA Championships Channel (100) and via the NCAA tab on the LG Channels Home App.
  • LG Channels offers a wide selection of premium live and on-demand programming, including movies, TV shows, news, sports, children's programs and more.
  • LG smart TV owners can easily discover their favorite programs by launching the LG Channels application on their LG TV's webOS platform.
  • Visit the LG Channels Home App for more free on-demand titles available this month including, "Money Train," "The Tourist," "2012," "The Devil's Own," "The House Bunny" and more.

Congressional Fusion Caucus Chair Rep. Donald S. Beyer Jr. Visits General Atomics

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Lunedì, Maggio 8, 2023
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San Diego, CA, May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last week, Representative Donald S. Beyer Jr. (VA), Chair of the Congressional Fusion Caucus, visited General Atomics (GA) to tour the DIII-D National Fusion Facility and GA’s inertial fusion fabrication facilities.

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  • San Diego, CA, May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last week, Representative Donald S. Beyer Jr. (VA), Chair of the Congressional Fusion Caucus, visited General Atomics (GA) to tour the DIII-D National Fusion Facility and GA’s inertial fusion fabrication facilities.
  • Staff members from the offices of Representatives Beyer, Darrell Issa (R-CA), and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) also joined the visit.
  • DIII-D’s mission is to pioneer the science and innovative technologies that will enable the development of fusion as a clean energy source.
  • The visit continued with discussions focused on GA’s Fusion Pilot Plant (FPP) concept and the need to develop a robust fusion workforce.