Driving the innovations needed to bring fusion power to the grid
Engineering technologies that turn fusion concepts into real-world devices
Exploring the fundamental physics of the fourth state of matter
Understanding how fusion plasmas interact with, stress, and alter materials
Studying how matter reacts to extreme temperature and pressure
Turning breakthrough fusion and plasma research into practical technologies

Julianna Mullen is the Communications Director at the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center, where she is responsible for all internal and external-facing communication efforts, including strategic communications, media relations, and public outreach. She develops and oversees content across platforms including web, social media, and print, and serves as the primary point of contact for press inquiries. Julianna works closely with PSFC leadership and research staff to translate technical content for external audiences, maintain the center’s branding and digital presence, and support education and outreach initiatives. She also collaborates with MIT offices and external partners on communications strategy.
BA, English and Biology, Wellesley College, 2007
MS, Marine Conservation and Biodiversity, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 2010
MFA, Creative Fiction Writing, New York University, 2012