We believe fusion power is within reach. At the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center, our researchers, educators, and students use plasma physics and fusion science to build a more sustainable future.
We’re unraveling the mysteries of plasma and nuclear fusion while engineering amazing technologies that support fusion energy’s development.
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We’re dedicated to introducing students and the public to the fascinating world of plasma science and fusion technology. Our unique events are designed to showcase our research and demonstrate how it’s changing our future for the better.
Get answers to common questions about studying at the PSFC, events, research, and more.
Beginning in July 2025, the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC) will be offering monthly tours for those interested in learning about our cutting-edge research in plasma physics and fusion energy. Tours take place on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:30-3:30 PM and are open to anyone aged 16+, with a maximum capacity of 40 visitors per tour day. Advance registration is required, and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve your spot or learn more, please visit our registration page, coming June 1.
Yes! After you are admitted to one of our affiliated departments and accepted into a lab, you can complete your graduate research at the PSFC. Find more info on our Graduate Education page.
Plasma is superheated matter—so hot that the electrons are ripped away from the atoms forming an ionized gas. It comprises over 99% of the visible universe. In the night sky, plasma glows in the form of stars, nebulas, and even the auroras that sometimes ripple above the north and south poles. That branch of lightning that cracks the sky is plasma, so are the neon signs along our city streets. And so is our sun, the star that makes life on earth possible. Read more
Unfortunately, we do not have internships for high schoolers or undergraduates from other institutions at this time. We recommend you check the Department of Energy and NASA internship pages for high school internships focusing on topics related to plasma and fusion science.
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