Federation of American Scientists

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The Federation of American Scientists is a non-profit membership organization that works to provide science-based analysis of and solutions to protect against catastrophic threats to national and international security. It 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; and track and eliminate the global illicit trade of conventional, nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons. The Federation of American Scientists is one of the longest-serving organizations in the world dedicated to reducing nuclear threats and notifying the public debate by providing technically based research and analysis on these issues. It consists of members from the academic, non-profit, and government communities. The Federation of American Scientists hosts an annual awards ceremony to recognize contributions by outstanding scientists to public policy at the intersection of science and national security. The annual awards include the FAS Public Service Award, the Hans Bethe Award, and the Richard L. Garwin Award. This was founded in 1945 by many of the Manhattan Project scientists, who wanted to prevent nuclear war.