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February 6, 2025


In response to a Presidential Executive Order, the Department of Energy has issued a directive to remove all PIER Plans from consideration for DOE related proposals, including the MagNetUS joint call for runtime proposals. PIER Plans that were originally included in the proposal package will no longer be provided to the review panel for evaluation. In addition, the PIER Plan section will also be removed from the full proposal package that is forwarded to each facility and will not be included in the facilities' final decisions for runtime allocation.


Sincerely,

Joseph Olson

MagNetUS Facilities Coordination Working Group Chair

November 20, 2024


The deadline for submissions to the MagNetUS Joint call for runtime proposals on magnetized plasma facilities has been extended to December 13, 2024.


This extension is to alleviate some of the pressure from the upcoming holiday weekend as well as provide adequate time to complete the required discussions with the facilities. 


Sincerely,

Joseph Olson

MagNetUS Facilities Coordination Working Group Chair

October 7, 2024


The MagNetUS Joint call for runtime proposals on magnetized plasma facilities is now open!


We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to explore the frontiers of plasma science using the Basic Plasma Science Facility (University of California Los Angeles), Wisconsin Plasma Physics Laboratory (University of Wisconsin - Madison), Magnetized Plasma Research Laboratory (Auburn University), DIII-D National Fusion Facility (General Atomics), and the PHASMA device at The Center for KINETIC Plasma Physics (West Virginia University). This Joint Call is a service designed to gather peer-review feedback on proposals for collaborative research on the above participating magnetized plasma facilities. This process is designed to be generally applicable to research projects in the area of fundamental magnetized plasma science, and participation is welcome from any research facility relevant to this field.


More details about the facilities, application process, and the necessary document templates can be found in the appropriate section on the Joint Call webpage (https://www.callforruntimeproposals.org), also linked in the menu to the left. Applicants are encouraged to engage relevant experts from the DIII-D, BaPSF, WiPPL, MPRL, and PHASMA programs to assist in developing proposals and carrying out experiments.


Questions regarding this call may be sent to Joseph Olson (joseph.olson@wisc.edu). 


Proposals are due by December 1, 2024.


Sincerely,

Joseph Olson

MagNetUS Facilities Coordination Working Group Chair

December 23, 2023


Save the date: MagNetUS 2024 meeting


Season’s greetings from your friendly, community MagNetUS meeting program committee! While we are busy creating the program (and checking it twice), we wanted to remind you that the 2024 meeting is April 14-18th at Lake Arrowhead, CA. This meeting is much earlier than in previous years, so please mark your calendars accordingly. We look forward to seeing you all. Have a lovely holiday!


Sincerely,

Jason Tenbarge

MagNetUS 2024 Program Committee Chair

November 19, 2023


DOE Collaborative Research Facilities Webinar, November 29, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST


The US Department of Energy (DOE) supports Collaborative Research Facilities (CRFs) which are available to the US and international communities. The CRFs provide plasma sources, diagnostics and computations to enable investigations that support and expand upon what individual researchers can accomplish at their home institutions.

A Webinar will be held to describe the opportunities available at all of the DOE CRFs and the process to submit a proposal to use the facilities. The DOE Webinar is scheduled for November 29, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST. 


Please register in advance for this webinar: https://pppl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gL1q7nuCQa6KW1w8wvcB7g


Directors of the CRFs:

Prof. Troy Carter, Basic Plasma Science Facility (BaPSF/LAPD), University of California – Los Angeles

Prof. Cary Forest, Wisconsin Plasma Physics Lab. (WiPPL/BRB/MST), Univ. of Wisconsin Madison

Prof. Ed Thomas, Magnetized Plasma Research Laboratory (MPRL/MDPX), Auburn University

Dr. Richard Buttery, DIII-D Frontier Science Campaign, General Atomics

Dr. Yevgeny Raitses, Princeton Collaborative Research Facility (PCRF), Princeton Plasma Physics Lab.

Dr. Shane Sickafoose, Sandia Plasma Research Facility (PRF), Sandia National Laboratory

Dr. Nirmol Podder, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

October 31, 2023


MagNetUS Announces 2023 Election Results and Bylaw Amendments Approval


MagNetUS is excited to announce the results of the 2023 election and the approval of proposed amendments to its bylaws. We extend our gratitude to the 50 members who participated in this year's election, making their voices heard and shaping the future of the organization.


Election Results:


Here are the newly elected officers who will play pivotal roles in MagNetUS:


1. Chair-Elect of the Executive Committee:

   - Dmitri Orlov, University of California San Diego


2. Chair of the Annual Meeting Working Group:

   - Jason TenBarge, Princeton University, PPPL


3. Chair of the Facilities Working Group:

   - Joe Olson, University of Wisconsin - Madison


4. Chair of the User Base Working Group:

   - Mel Abler, Space Science Institute


5. Chair of the Education, Outreach, and Workforce Development Working Group:

   - Saikat Chakraborty Thakur, Auburn University


6. Chair of the Software and Data Management Working Group:

   - Nick Murphy, Harvard & Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics


These elected officers will play key roles in advancing the mission and objectives of MagNetUS in the coming year. Their diverse backgrounds and expertise will contribute to the growth and success of the organization.


Bylaw Amendments Approval:


In addition to the election results, MagNetUS members voted overwhelmingly in favor of proposed amendments to the organization's bylaws. The vote count was 45 in favor and 3 against, with 94% of members supporting the changes.


Details of the approved amendments can be found on the MagNetUS website here. These amendments will help streamline and improve the governance and operations of MagNetUS, ensuring a more effective and responsive organization.


Get Involved:


We invite all MagNetUS members to join us in congratulating the newly elected officers and to consider getting involved in one of the working groups. If you're interested in participating, please reach out to the chair of the specific group you'd like to contribute to. Your active participation can help shape the direction and success of MagNetUS in the field of frontier science.


Stay tuned for more updates and exciting developments from MagNetUS as we continue to push the boundaries of scientific discovery. Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our community.

August 17, 2023

The 2023 MagNetUS Nominations Committee is now soliciting nominations (including self-nominations) of candidates for all working group chairs (Regular Meeting; Facility Advisory; User Base; Outreach, Education and Workforce Development; Software and Data Management) as well as the Chair-Elect. Duties and terms of office for each position (as outlined in the Articles V, VI and VII of the MagNetUS Bylaws) are:

The nomination committee aims to generate a broad and diverse slate of candidates and nominations (including self-nominations) of early-career members and members from traditionally under-represented groups are encouraged.

Please submit your nomination (including the name and email address of the person being nominated) to the Nomination Committee Chair, Saikat Chakraborty Thakur, at szc0199@auburn.edu, no later than Friday, August 25th, 2023.

Nominees will then be contacted to confirm their willingness to serve if elected and to provide a candidate statement.

Cheers,

MagNetUS 2023 Nominations Committee
Mel Abler
Alexander Batty
Jeremiah Williams
Saikat Chakraborty Thakur


June 12, 2023


The third annual MagNetUS meeting starts today hosted at Auburn University. For more info, see the meeting site: https://sites.google.com/view/magnetus2023/home?authuser=0