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EVENT – Fusion: Update on the International ITER Project

January 29, 2014 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST

The American Security Project lunchtime event:

Fusion: Update on the International ITER Project
Sustainable and controlled fusion power will provide safe, secure, and sustainable energy. Recent advances in research and technology are making fusion an increasingly viable source of energy for the future. Construction is underway right now, with US support, to build ITER, an experiment which will lead to the age of commercial fusion power.
 This event will provide background and information on this international scientific collaboration.
 

January 29, 12:00 – 1:30 pm
Introduction – the National Security Importance of Fusion Research:
B.Gen Stephen Cheney, USMC (ret.), CEO American Security Project, member of Secretary Kerry’s International Security Advisory Board
Presentation:
Dr. Ned Sauthoff, Director, U.S. ITER Project Office
“Global ITER Project and US Status “
Q&A and Comments Moderated by Andrew Holland, Senior Fellow for Energy and Climate, American Security Project
Join us for a conversation on the ITER project and what it means for fusion power.

The event will take place at:
2325 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC
Lunch refreshments will be served
The discussion will begin promptly at 12:15pm  Please arrive by 12:00pm for registration and lunch.
We hope you can join us.
Please RSVP by Monday, January 27, at the following:

ABOUT THE AMERICAN SECURITY PROJECT
The American Security Project is a non-profit, non-partisan public policy and research organization dedicated to fostering knowledge and understanding of a range of national security issues, promoting debate about the appropriate use of American power, and cultivating strategic responses to 21st century challenges. For more information, visit www.americansecurityproject.org.

Details

Date:
January 29, 2014
Time:
11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/event-fusion-update-on-the-international-iter-project-tickets-10192844071

Venue

U.S. House of Representatives
2325 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515 US
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Organizer

American Security Project
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