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    Nuclear Fusion Science Questions May 2, 2019, 5:37 p.m.
    @JRSnow has written:

    When you say you want to contribute do you mean you want to help the current endevours to make it work, or do you mean you want to solve it yourself?

    I understand there is no way it can be solved by oneself... also that it is a bit egotistic to do so!
    Rather, I know that it has to be through part of a great team.
    Possibly increasing exposure to nuclear fusion as a means to the next paradigm shift in humanity will be useful. I understand that Elon Musk is working on alternatives to clean energy since nuclear fusion is still in early development and that Elon Musk is applying technology readily available for use, but implementing them through targeted projects with strict deadlines.

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    Nuclear Fusion Science Questions May 2, 2019, 5:34 p.m.
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    @Fusion has written:

    Is it necessary for me to go to University to establish a professional relationship with the realm of nuclear fusion?

    That would definitely help you in your aspirations. The field of nuclear engineering, be it with fission or fusion, is a highly complicated and advanced one drawing from all STEM fields, and requires a great expertise in them. Needless to say, a good deal of passion for the subject would also be desirable for long-term goals, although I see that you already have that.

    What exact degree you should go for is really a matter of what type of job you want to do with the nuclear sciences. To actually build the reactors, you would need to major in general physics, mathematics, and focus on nuclear physics and engineering. To be involved with facility construction/design would require more of the same, with some additional training in architecture. A lot of reactors (especially these new experimental fusion ones due to their complexity) are run and controlled by a labyrinthine complex of computers - so seeking out a education as a programmer, AI-coder or computer architect would also pay off. Before you can even be involved with the highly technical cutting-edge research of fusion technology, you would no doubt be engaged in near-constant lab work etc, as you try to get a Masters or (ideally) a PhD in some nuclear-related STEM field.

    Aside from funding and PR, there is not much a private citizen can do to directly contribute to fusion research. Your best bet would be to get a GOOD education in the sciences. I'm not trying to shot down your dream or anything, just giving you a realistic answer.

    I'd say these links would give you a good overview of the education you need:
    study.com/articles/Become_a_Nuclear_Scientist_Education_and_Career_Roadmap.html
    www.wisegeek.com/how-do-i-become-a-nuclear-scientist.htm

    By your username you seem to also have a great passion for nuclear fusion!
    Thank you this is exactly the info that is needed for me at this point in time. I currently work as head of web development and marketing in our Digital marketing agency, and am willing to transition out of this career to help contribute to the acceleration of nuclear fusion. I understand that my present career path is highly profitable given I've only been a web developer for 3 years but am the heart of the company.

    But I'll definitely have a go at University as it has always been a dream of mine to get the Uni life. Albeit working as hard as I am at the moment in my current company.
    I may have a look into AI to see if the machine can model problems. That will be very interesting to see what kinds of workable models might suffice a net positive energy production for reactors.

    I also understand that SFIA is truly committed to realising that Nuclear Fusion once found to be viable will provide humanity one of the most important paradigm shifts in its human history! It's just that it isn't given that much of an exposure yet.

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    Nuclear Fusion Science Questions May 1, 2019, 7:43 p.m.

    Definitely would like to contribute to the nuclear fusion community. But where do I begin? Are there certain contacts I have to make in order to contribute towards nuclear fusion. Is it necessary for me to go to University to establish a professional relationship with the realm of nuclear fusion? Please let me know I'm seriously into helping contribute to the world.