Institute for Energy Studies Speaker Series Presents: Fusion Energy: Optimism and Opportunity

The Joint European Torus (JET) magnetic fusion experiment with myriad multi-colored heating, cooling, and measuring systems.

Event Details

When:

Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 4pm - 4:50pm

Location:

Online: Zoom

Price:

Free

Brought to you by:

Institute for Energy Studies, The Foundation for WWU & Alumni

Description

Check out this video to watch the Fusion Energy: Optimism and Opportunity.

Learn about the latest in fusion technology from Shayela Hassan, Director of Communications and Investor Relations at Altrusion. Shayela will draw from her many years of experience with the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration in her presentation.

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Tile image by EFDA JET, Creative Commons.

Featuring:

Young woman with long dark hair wearing a polka dot blazer, neutral background.
Shayela Hassan

Shayela Hassan has more than a decade of experience in nuclear security and scientific communications. Prior to joining Altrusion, she served as a communications director at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration, where she became the principal communicator on America's breakthroughs in fusion ignition and research.

Questions and Accommodations

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  • There will be auto-captions available for the Zoom webinar.

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