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Federation of American Scientists

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Causes: Arms Control & Peace, International, International Peace & Security

Mission: The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) provides science-based analysis of and solutions to protect against catastrophic threats to national and international security. Specifically, FAS works to reduce the spread and number of nuclear weapons, prevent nuclear and radiological terrorism, promote high standards for nuclear energy’s safety and security, illuminate government secrecy practices, as well as prevent the use of biological and chemical weapons. Founded in November 1945, as the Federation of Atomic Scientists, by scientists who built the first atomic bombs during the Manhattan Project, FAS is devoted to the belief that scientists, engineers, and other technically trained people have the ethical obligation to ensure that the technological fruits of their intellect and labor are applied to the benefit of humankind. In early 1946, FAS rebranded as the Federation of American Scientists to broaden its network of supporters to include all caring citizens like you who want to reduce the risks to humanity from global catastrophes.

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10 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

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k0karlene Donor

Rating: 5

08/23/2010

I joined FSA because they were working for arms control; in particular the control of nuclear weapons. They are still very active in this area. They are also concerned with biosecurity. They have been working with emerging technologies and building teaching games and simulations for students. Some of these simulations are quite amazing. They have one on circulation. They get the input of scientists in order to make the simulations as scientifically accurate as possible. They have also been working with new building technology, especially with respect to inexpensive earthquake proof buildings. They are build several of these building in the earthquake zones in Turkey for proof of concept.

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chordate Donor

Rating: 5

08/22/2010

The FAS has a remarkable record of working on important policy issues way before they become "hot" in the media--for example, the Small Arms project and the Government Secrecy project. Their analyses are top-notch and balanced.

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johnd24 Donor

Rating: 5

08/22/2010

FAS' intelligence blog is one of the best in the business -- it was critical to our business' success, by finding underreported stories and bringing them to light.

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ioan Client Served

Rating: 5

08/22/2010

I am from romania. And am a fan of FAS site siente 1999 or 2000. I apreceatie ther work and I think is one of best non-profit organization on the word.

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dananjaya General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

08/22/2010

I've been a member of FAS about 3 years now. During that period, FAS did a great job keeping it's members up-to-date about happenings in the field of Science and Technology. Often supplying links with it's newsletter, FAS provides pointers to interesting projects, websites as well as other organizations where we can lend a hand to make the world a much better place. on top of that FAS hosts great discussions as well as useful Podcasts which is invaluable in enhancing awareness among its members as well as among general public. I will continue to be a part of the FAS in the future and do what i can in my ability to help the FAS's worthwhile cause.

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jon6 Former staff

Rating: 5

08/22/2010

Been a member since the 1970's. They offer extraordinarily insightful commentary and information on critical issues like non-proliferation, government secrecy, ABM technology, arms trading, biowarfare, global warming, energy conservation issues, and other scientific and technological challenges facing us.

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roger7 Donor

Rating: 5

08/21/2010

I am not a "joiner," but I felt that the FAS has done an exceptional job of dealing with the critical issues of our time that I would make an exception. Other organizations of scientists have been co-opted by people with poltical agendas, sometimes to the point of being run by individuals who are not even scientists. I am happy to participate in the FAS.

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capecodbob General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

08/21/2010

Shortly after the dramatic but mixed end of World War II, with the tragic (and unnecessary) bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, I discovered FAS and joined. From the beginning, it has been in a special position to help educate the public about the catastrophic dangers of nuclear weapons, which persist to this day. Now, with other world disasters looming all around, competing for attention, FAS does a great job of maintaining a primary focus on the fact that our nuclear armament holds in balance what Jonathan Schell so well called The Fate of the Earth. Tell your story here and help others understand this charity

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foothill-fred Donor

Rating: 4

08/20/2010

The FAS has been a significant force in maintaining awareness of the potentially catastrophic misuse of nuclear weapons by governments or terrorists. It has maintained communications with scientists all over the world, even when diplomatic relations are difficult. More reecently, efforts have expanded to other WMD, specifically the control of potential bio-weapons. Because of the diverse expertise of its members, FAS has also supported advanced research in applying digital technology to science education, and applying science to the development of superior low cost construction materials for housing. While the goal of eliminating nuclear weapons has not yet been achieved, FAS has been instrumental in convincing governments not to use nuclear weapons in conflict situations.

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markheald Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 4

08/20/2010

FAS has a long and honorable history of working for peace, especially controlling the threat of nuclear weapons -- going clear back to the Manhattan Project.

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