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Issues EcosystemsEntrepreneurship Nuclear Weapons Science Policy Social Innovation TechnologyInnovation Publications Get involved Day One Project Talent Hub Fiscal Sponsorship Ways to engage About About us DEIB Staff Careers Contact Donate Search Issues EcosystemsEntrepreneurship Nuclear Weapons Science Policy Social Innovation TechnologyInnovation Publications Get involved Day One Project Talent Hub Fiscal Sponsorship Ways to engage About About us DEIB Staff Careers Contact Donate Search Striving for a safer world since 1945. FAS envisions a world where cutting-edge science, technology, ideas and talent are deployed to solve the biggest challenges of our time. We embed science, technology, innovation, and experience into government and public discourse in order to build a healthy, safe, prosperous and equitable society. Read more about us Featured Publication See all Science Policy day one project Policy Memo A Call for Immediate Public Health and Emergency Response Planning for Widespread Grid Failure Under Extreme Heat In a blackout, access to critical services like telecommunications, transportation, and medical assistance is also compromised, which only intensifies and compounds the urgency for coordinated response efforts. 04.03.24 | 9 min read read more Latest See all TechnologyInnovation Blog Building a Firm Foundation for the DOE Foundation: It All Starts with a Solid Board As ‘Friends of FESI’ we want to see this new foundation set up from day one to successfully fulfill the promise of its large impact. 05.09.24 | 3 min read read more FAS Press release The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) Applauds the Newly Announced Board Selected to Lead the Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation (FESI) FAS enthusiastically celebrates this FESI milestone because, as one of the country’s oldest science and technology-focused public interest organizations, we recognize the scale of the energy transition challenge and the urgency to broker new collaborations and models to move new energy technology from lab to market,” says Dan Correa, CEO of FAS. 05.09.24 | 3 min read read more TechnologyInnovation Blog The DOE’s Proactive FY25 Budget Is Another Workforce Win On the Way to Staffing the Energy Transition DOE has spent considerable time in the last few years focused on how to strengthen the Department’s workforce and deliver on its mission. The FY25 budget request looks to continue those investments. 05.07.24 | 3 min read read more Nuclear Weapons Press release America’s Nuclear Weapons Arsenal 2024: Annual Overview Released by the Federation of American Scientists The total number of U.S. nuclear warheads are now estimated to include 1,770 deployed warheads, 1,938 reserved for operational forces. An additional 1,336 retired warheads are awaiting dismantlement, for a total inventory of 5,044 warheads. 05.07.24 | 3 min read read more issues TechnologyInnovation We must begin to solve future challenges by providing insight to industry, bridging connections across sectors and pushing for government innovation at all levels. view issue Social Innovation American society is grappling with inequalities in education, housing, workforce development, and more, but a fair government can ensure everyone prospers while leaving nobody behind. view issue Science Policy We build connections between scientists and policymakers to serve the public good, across domains like environmental justice, the bioeconomy, and more. view issue Nuclear Weapons We provide the public with the best open-source information about the status, trends, and risks of global nuclear weapons arsenals. view issue EcosystemsEntrepreneurship The federal government is making unprecedented investments into our nation’s innovation ecosystem, but these investments must be rooted in community needs and vision. view issue Changing Policy from a Noun to a Verb. We connect people with ideas to training in policy entrepreneurship, and give them access to the tools, mindsets, and networks that can shape ideas into reality through our Day One platform. Accelerators Memos Ideation campaigns Idea challenges VISIT THE DAY ONE PROJECT Talent Hub FAS Fellowships provide opportunities for impact across the science and technology policy community. read more Fiscal Sponsorship The FAS Fiscal Sponsorship Program seeks to support burgeoning entrepreneurs in science and technology policy. read more Careers SEE OPEN POSITIONS Join Team FAS We believe in embracing a growth oriented and entrepreneurial mindset to drive impact for our colleagues, our customers and the world. SEE OPEN POSITIONS Stay Informed Sign up for newsletter to receive the latest news and announcements CONTACT fas@fas.org CONNECT WITH US Twitter LinkedIn Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Federation of American Scientists © 2024 Designed by...