In this issue . . .
Wendelstein 7-X (W7-X) scientific campaign planning in full swing
The W7-X team has reviewed approximately 400 new proposals for experiments, and 300 were carried over from the previous proposal period. The proposals have been prioritized and hopefully the top 35% will be executed. …………………….… 1

On the effect of flux-surface shaping on trapped-electron modes in quasihelically symmetric stellarators
To investigate the influence of flux-surface shaping on the trapped-electron mode (TEM) drift-wave instability, a large database of stellarator equilibria for the Helically Symmetric eXperiment (HSX) has been scanned. The scan shows that to reduce TEM growth rates, optimizing for increased plasma elongation and either enhanced quasi-symmetry or reduced available energy is beneficial. ………………………………………. 2

Press Release: Type One EnergyGroup, Inc. to establish HQ and expand R&D operations to Tennessee
Type One Energy will build the world’s most advanced stellarator at TVA’s Bull Run Fossil Fuel Plant. This prototype, Infinity One, will not only confirm the design and operation of our subsequent fusion pilot plant, but will also become an excellent platform for a potential long-term national fusion research facility. We are excited to expand our operations in Tennessee in partnership with TVA and ORNL. ………………...…… 3