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Hash Hashemian: Visionary leadership
As Dr. Hashem M. “Hash” Hashemian prepares to step into his term as President of the American Nuclear Society, he is clear that he wants to make the most of this unique moment.
A groundswell in public approval of nuclear is finding a home in growing governmental support that is backed by a tailwind of technological innovation. “Now is a good time to be in nuclear,” Hashemian said, as he explained the criticality of this moment and what he hoped to accomplish as president.
R. Aymar, ITER Director
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 34 | Number 3 | November 1998 | Pages 291-300
Fusion Topical Opening Session | doi.org/10.13182/FST98-A11963631
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Progress in the collaborative work in the ITER Engineering Design Activities (EDA) is summarized. It refers to the ITER Final Design Report, Cost Review and Safety Analysis, at the end of the EDA (July 1998) which provides, as requested in the ITER EDA Agreement, a detailed, complete and fully integrated engineering design of ITER, including the latest assessment of ITER plasma performance and safety characteristics.