Fusion Energy DivisionPresentation to the ANS Board of

Directors12 June 2002

Hollywood, Florida

James Stubbins (U Illinois), Past Chair

Fusion Energy Division Charter

This division promotes the development and timely introduction of fusion energy as a sustainable energy source with favorable economic, environmental, and safety attributes. The division cooperates with other organizations on common issues of multidisciplinary fusion science and technology, conducts professional meetings, and disseminates technical information in support of these goals. Members focus on the assessment and resolution of critical developmental issues for practical fusion energy applications

Officers and Committee Chairs

Wayne Meier (LLNL), ChairRené Raffray (UCSD), Vice ChairJames (Jake) Blanchard (UW), Sect/Treas

Executive Committee2000-03 2001-04 2002-05Chris Hamilton (GA) Akio Sagara (Japan) Susana Reyes

(LLNL)Jeffery Latkowski (LLNL) Roger Stoller (ORNL) Lance Snead

(ORNL) Dennis Youchison (SNL) Neill Taylor (England) Paul Wilson (UW)

Several Standing Committees

MembershipFusion Energy

612620

572

620634

500

550

600

650

700

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

MembershipFusion Energy Division, Industry

Manufacturer23 (4%)

Private Research Lab20 (3%)

Other industries*17 (3%)

Architectural Engeneering Co.

29 (5%)

Educational Institution189 (30%)

National Lab109 (17%)

Utility70 (11%)

Retired67 (11%)Consulting Company

58 (9%)

Government Agency43 (7%)

Other (not identified)9 (1%)

Highlights and Accomplishments

Successful Topical 14th Technology of Fusion Energy (TOFE), Oct 2000Division-related Journal: Fusion Science and TechnologyUpcoming Topical: 15th Technology of Fusion Energy (TOFE), Nov 2002NEER, FED – ANST Joint Sessions, etc. Update FED Position Statement

Journal of Fusion Science and Technology

FED lead area journalMajor journal in the Fusion arenaNew Editor: Nermin Uckan, ORNLEditor Emeritus: George Miley, UIUCActive participation in FED activities40-60 papers per year, special issues

14th Topical on the Technology of Fusion Energy

Embedded Topical in ANS Winter Meeting, Washington DC, Nov 2002Roger Stoller (ORNL), General ChairLance Snead (ORNL), Technical ChairInternational Co-Chairs, Support and ParticipationPublication in ANS Journal of Fusion Science and Technology

Honors and AwardsActive Honors and Awards Committee:

Annual Outstanding Technical AccomplishmentAnnual Outstanding AchievementAnnual Best Student Paper

G. Kulcinski (UW), ChairEdward Teller Award (Endowed – 2y) TOFE Best Student Paper Award + TravelSupport other ANS Student Conferences, etc.

Communications and Networking

Active Web Site – http://fed.ans.org/Active Newsletter – Two issues per yearLaila El Guebaly (UW), EditorTeleconferenced FED Executive Committee MeetingsNational Policy Imput through FESAC

FED VitalityNew Growth and Directions in Fusion ResearchSummer Study on Burning Plasma ExperimentsIncreasing Interest in Space and Processing ApplicationsLarge Student Interest and Participation

Fusion Energy Science Advisory Committee

FED/ANS Chair is an Ex Officio Member of FESACAPS & IEEE are the only other national societies with Ex Officio statusFESAC meets twice annually to guide DOE Office of Fusion Energy and Science Policy and Funding

Items for Discussion

Embedded Topical in Washington DCSpace, Space, Space

Interactions with other SocietiesMany Fusion-related Meetings and Activities – Maintain ANS Focus

Session Requirements, Meeting Frequency and Meeting Attendance