Organized a Groundbreaking Mobilization of Scientists

Students and faculty at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology organized a day of action to protest the US government’s misuse of science.
A skyline with power plants emitting smoke.

UCS begins work on nuclear power safety.

UCS begins work on nuclear power safety.

Alerted Public to Defects of Nuclear Power Cooling Systems

UCS provides independent technical expertise at national hearings that spark widespread concern over nuclear power safety.

Reduced the Threat of the Nuclear Arms Race

UCS worked to expose the drawbacks of the Nixon administration's plans for an anti-ballistic missile system.