DOE RECOGNIZES FPA'S PRESIDENT

The U. S. Department of Energy has recognized Fusion Power Associates President Steve Dean by presenting him with one of their highest awards, the Distinguished Associates Award. The award, signed by Energy Secretary Bill Richardson and dated July 2000, states "United States Department of Energy Distinguished Associate Award presented to Dr. Stephen O. Dean, for your many contributions to the fusion program over the past 20 years in your role as the co-founder and President of Fusion Power Associates. Your tireless work in bringing diverse components of the fusion community together for topical meetings, and your efforts to increase public awareness and understanding of the potential benefits of fusion, have helped to make fusion an important element of the Nation's energy sciences portfolio."

Fusion Power Associates Board Chairman Charles Baker also presented Dean with a Special Award from the FPA Board of Directors for his 20 years of service at FPA's President. The award was presented at FPA's annual meeting July 17 in San Diego.