MIT PSFC explores the science of plasma, AKA the 4th state of matter, + magnets + fusion energy.
The timely development of practical fusion energy in the 21st century is arguably one of the most important challenges facing the scientific and engineering community worldwide. The Plasma Science and Fusion Center provides a focus for experimental and theoretical studies in plasma science, magnetic and inertial fusion research, and the development of related enabling technologies. The center fost
05/29/2026
⚡️Major congratulations to PSFC graduate student Kaitlyn Yanna on receiving an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship! Kaitlyn’s research focuses on advancing tokamak performance modeling toward fusion energy, and we are excited to see what she does next.
05/28/2026
👏 Exciting news from the PSFC: graduate student Jesse Viola has been awarded a prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowship to advance stellarator research for fusion energy. Join us in congratulating Jesse on this outstanding achievement!
05/22/2026
✨🌌 A new MIT News aricle features a recent graduate student expedition to study plasma through one of the most extreme natural laboratories on Earth: the aurora borealis. 🔗 Read the full story at the link in bio!
05/19/2026
🎉 Congratulations to Erick Liang on receiving a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program award.
Erick’s research combines machine learning and fusion science to improve disruption prediction for future tokamaks. A well-earned recognition for exciting work at the intersection of AI and fusion energy! ✨
Photo credit: Lawrence Liu
05/07/2026
🎉 Congratulations to PSFC graduate student Brandan Buschmann on receiving the prestigious 2026 DOE NNSA Laboratory Residency Graduate Fellowship (LRGF)! 🔗 Read more about his achievement at the link in bio.
Join us next Thursday for an informal evening where science meets curiosity! 🥂
04/24/2026
Join us on May 5 for a tour of our facilities and hands-on plasma demos as part of Fusion Energy Week 🔥⚡️ Register now at the link in bio—spots are limited!
04/23/2026
⏰ Only 2 weeks left to register for this year’s CPS-FR summer school! Learn more and register now at the link in bio.
04/23/2026
MIT News highlights PSFC’s work advancing technologies for fusion energy and geothermal systems, including high-field magnets, advanced materials, and drilling. We were glad to share this work during a recent visit from Representative Jake Auchincloss. 🔗 Read more at the link in bio.
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04/16/2026
Fusion energy is transitioning from lab-scale science to the development of a global commercial industry. ⚡️As part of Fusion Energy Week, PSFC presents: Business of Fusion Energy, a minicourse focused on the systems and constraints shaping this transition, including financing models, scaling pathways, and the regulatory and engineering challenges of commercialization. 🔗 See link in bio for details and registration.