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A Forum on the Future of Fusion Energy

and Plasma Science Research in the US

Room 3105

University of Maryland, College Park

December 14-15, 2015

A two-day forum will be held to discuss the status and future of fusion energy and plasma science research. The principal output of this forum will be the organization of follow-on community-led activities that address critical issues for the success of fusion and plasma research in the U.S. Since the vitality of our field of science is intimately tied to its health within the academic community, members of the University Fusion Association (UFA) are eager to help facilitate a broadly based process that strengthens and communicates the opportunities for future research. While fusion is an emphasis, the scope of the forum includes non-fusion plasma science. The importance of a vital academic community and a desire to strengthen plasma science broadly motivates shared discussion and planning in this forum. Participation by national laboratories, private industry, and universities is necessary for this discussion and planning.

More information can be found from the presentation and the written description.

If you cannot attend the Forum, but would like to be included in UFA 2015 Forum informational e-mails, please send your e-mail address to info@universityfusion.org.

The Forum agenda, and remote access instructions for the Plenary Sessions are given below. (The parallel breakout sessions will not be broadcast.)

The Forum will be held in the University of Maryland-College Park Physical Sciences Complex (click on the link for a map).

Agenda:

A Forum on The Future of Fusion Energy and Plasma Science Research in the U.S.

December 14-15, 2015

Sponsored by the University Fusion Association (UFA)

Hosted by the University of Maryland-College Park

Room 3105

University of Maryland-College Park Physical Sciences Complex

Agenda

Monday Dec. 14

Plenary Session (Chair: Uri Shumlak)

8:30 AM Welcome and Introduction, John Sarff, University of Wisconsin-Madison

9:00 AM Overview 1, Gerald Navratil, Columbia University

"Nurturing Research in the Academic Environment: Federal-University Partnership"

10:00 AM Coffee Break

10:15 AM Overview 2, Martin Greenwald, M.I.T.

"Community Planning For Fusion Energy and Plasma Science: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly"

11:00 AM Overview 3, Michael Knotek, Former Deputy Undersecretary for Science and Energy, US DoE

"Title to be announced"

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch

Parallel Breakout Session #1 (see panel membership assignments)

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (2 Hours)

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM Coffee Break

3:45 PM - 6:00 PM (2 1/4 Hours)

Tuesday Dec. 15

Parallel Breakout Session #2

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM (1 1/2 Hours)

Opportunity for contributed presentations (2-3 slides, 5 minutes)

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM Coffee Break

10:15 AM - 12:00 PM (1 3/4 Hours)

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch

Plenary Session (Chair, John Sarff)

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Reports from breakout groups

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Discussion and organization of follow-on activities

4:00 PM Forum ends

UFA Forum Remote Access Instructions

The Plenary Sessions of the UFA Forum on Fusion and Plasma Science (Monday Dec 14 - Tuesday Dec 15) will be broadcast online using the Adobe Connect software. Instructions are given below. Only the plenary session on Monday 8:30 am-noon (Eastern time) and the summary session on Tuesday 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm (Eastern time) will be broadcast. The breakout sessions on Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning will not be broadcast.

We STRONGLY RECOMMEND testing your system early to ensure you have the required software for viewing

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING ADOBE CONNECT TO JOIN THE UFA FORUM MEETING

1. In a web browser, go to the URL http://webmeeting.umd.edu/fusionforum

2. Make sure "Enter as a Guest" is selected, and enter your name.

3. Click "Enter Room"

You will need Adobe Flash Player version 10.3 or later. At this point, if you do not have a suitable version of Flash Player installed, you will see an error message and a link for downloading the software. If you do have a suitable version of Flash Player, then at this point you will enter the meeting.

You can test your connection now or any time. Before the forum begins, you should be able to see a document saying "If you can see this screen, then your Adobe Connect is working."

For troubleshooting, visit https://webmeeting.umd.edu/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm (This page mentions an 'Adobe Connect Add-in' which will not be required for this meeting.) The latest version of Adobe Flash Player can be downloaded here: https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

Some web browsers, particularly Chrome, may block your microphone and/or webcam. In Chrome, this state is indicated with the following icon at the right of the URL bar:

You can click on this icon to un-block your microphone.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Accommodations close to the University of Maryland can be found through the link:

http://www.cscamm.umd.edu/visitors/hotels.htm

Please remember to book your hotel as early as possible.

On-site parking validation instructions are given following the agenda and remote access instructions below.

Here is a local Restaurant Guide.

REGISTRATION:

The UFA 2015 Forum registration fee is $50. Please register through the PayPal button below. (You do NOT need a PayPal account to register; you can select "Pay with a debit or credit card, or PayPal credit" in the bottom right of the PayPal page.)

You may optionally request to make a presentation, which will be referred to the Forum Steering Committee for approval and scheduling. (Please briefly describe your presentation by selecting "Optional: Proposed Presentation" on the PayPal check out page.)

If you'd prefer to pay by check or money order, please send $50 (made out to "UFA") to:

Brian A. Nelson

UFA Sec/Treas

120 AERB, 352250

University of Washington

Seattle, WA 98195

Please include your name and e-mail address (and optional description of proposed presentation).

You may also request a self-addressed stamped envelope from info@universityfusion.org.

Please report any errors on this web page, or issues with PayPal to info@universityfusion.org.

PARKING INSTRUCTIONS FOR UFA FORUM@UMD

The parking garage is right opposite the Physical Sciences Complex (PSC)
You should park in the Regents Drive Garage; at the intersection of Regents and Stadium Drive
If you enter the garage thru the Stadium Dr entrance, the PSC is directly across the street.
Park in the NUMBERED pay spaces.
REMEMBER YOUR SPACE AND NUMBER AND THE WAY IN/OUT.
Pay at the pay station (hard to find) as below.

Parking Instructions:

Your parking code: 212-11760

Make note of your parking space number.
Go to one of the Electronic Pay Stations.
Enter your parking space number.
Select the amount of time you anticipate parking there. (You will need to scroll to the second screen to find times of longer than 1 hour.)
When the system asks you to select your method of payment, choose "Parking Validation Code" (or something similar to that), and enter 212-11760.
The system will give you the option of printing a receipt. The receipt shows the time your parking validation expires and lists a phone number to call to extend your parking (877-727-5457).

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