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FUSION POWER ASSOCIATES is a nonprofit taxexempt research and educational foundation providing timely information on the status of fusion development and other applications of plasma science and fusion research. We do this primarily through the issuance of email Fusion Program Notes and sponsorship of annual managementlevel technical symposia. The Association assists students media the public and others by providing laylevel materials brochures commentary expert advice and referrals to experts for specialized information and provides editorial assistance to the Journal of Fusion Energy Springer Publishers in soliciting translating editing and publishing technical papers on plasma physics and fusion energy. The Association presents Awards annually to individuals recognizing Leadership Distinguished Career and Excellence in Fusion Engineering.