ASME Commends the DOE’s Recent Breakthrough on Nuclear Fusion and the Engineers Who Made It Possible

 
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ASME Commends the DOE’s Recent Breakthrough on Nuclear Fusion and the Engineers Who Made It Possible
 
 
NEW YORK (December 14, 2022) – The following is a statement from Tom Costabile, Executive Director/CEO of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), celebrating the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s recent announcement of a breakthrough on nuclear fusion:
 
“For over 60 years, key leaders from across the ASME community have come together to drive innovation, safety, and sustainability in nuclear energy. Today’s historic announcement from the Department of Energy launches an exciting new chapter in nuclear engineering and a major milestone on the journey to achieving the dream of clean fusion energy and a cleaner, healthier environment. There are still many years of discovery and innovation ahead, but we should take a moment to celebrate the achievements of the scientists and engineers at the Department of Energy and their partners around the world. ASME looks forward to continuing our work to provide the codes and standards resources, collaboration, and tools for nuclear engineers to power a clean energy future.” 
 
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