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The US Department of Energy has invested $5m in a groundbreaking project to accelerate fusion energy research.<\/h2>\n

By collaborating with several universities, the project aims to create a data sharing platform to streamline fusion energy research.<\/p>\n

Fusion is the process of combining two light atomic nuclei to form a single heavier one while releasing massive amounts of energy.<\/p>\n

The Findable, Interoperable, Accessible, and Reusable (FAIR) data platform will be compatible with Machine Learning tools to unlock new scientific insights and drive workforce development and diversity.<\/p>\n

Groundbreaking developments in fusion energy research<\/h3>\n

The Sun and all stars are powered through fusion, making it the Universe’s preferred energy production method.<\/p>\n

Recent breakthroughs in fusion energy research have led to the US Government\u2019s Bold Vision for Commercial Fusion Energy<\/a> and the remarkable growth of the global fusion industry.<\/p>\n

The platform’s databases will be built using MDSplusML, an upgraded version of the MDSplus open-source software developed by MIT\u2019s Plasma Science and Fusion Center researchers.<\/p>\n

Today, nearly 40 fusion research institutes use MDSplus to store and provide external access to their fusion data.<\/p>\n

The release of MDSplusML will enable the free exchange of data and models across institutions, therefore speeding up progress in fusion energy research<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Credit: Dr David Maurer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dr Evdokiya Kostadinova, an Assistant Professor at Auburn University, one of the universities leading the project, explained: \u201cFusion energy research has made remarkable progress, which is evident from multiple exciting results from experiments worldwide.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, true breakthroughs rely on strong collaborations committed to open science and diverse viewpoints.<\/p>\n

She added: \u201cThis project will enable such collaborations and will allow us to use Machine Learning to uncover fundamental science hidden in big datasets.\u201d<\/p>\n

Encouraging diversity and development in the next generation of fusion scientists<\/h3>\n

As well as being a cross-institutional collaboration between universities and industry partners, the project also strongly focuses on workforce development.<\/p>\n

Four out of five PIs are women scientists, so the team hopes to inspire and encourage diversity in the next generation of fusion energy scientists.<\/p>\n

To make this a reality, each year of the project, the College of William and Mary will host a summer school where undergraduate students will learn how to employ Machine Learning techniques in fusion energy research.<\/p>\n

Dr Cristina Rea, the project\u2019s lead, said: “Having the opportunity to lead such an important project is extremely meaningful, and I feel a responsibility to show that women are leaders in STEM.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have an incredible team, strongly motivated to improve our fusion ecosystem and to contribute to making fusion energy a reality.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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