The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) invites you to join a virtual event featuring updates on the state of US nuclear modernization, the Trump administration's provocative and expensive plans for a "Golden Dome" missile defense, and President Trump's calls for the United States to resume nuclear testing.

Your commitment as a UCS supporter—whether you're contributing financially, taking action, or simply staying informed—is a powerful force for advancing equitable, science-based solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems. We are incredibly grateful for you as we prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Countering Nuclear Arms Expansion with Science Advocacy
Date: Tuesday, December 9
Time: 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET / 12:00-1:00 p.m. PT

Register for the virtual event.

Speakers:
• Dylan Spaulding, PhD, Senior Scientist, Global Security
• Laura Grego, PhD, Senior Research Director, Global Security

Moderator:
• Amefika Desir, Membership Society Coordinator

UCS global security experts Dr. Dylan Spaulding and Dr. Laura Grego will discuss findings from recent UCS report, Plutonium Pit Production: The Risks and Costs of US Plans to Build New Nuclear Weapons, along with UCS efforts to counter the proposed Golden Dome strategic missile defense system by showing the initiative is technically infeasible, enormously expensive, and dangerously destabilizing.