Archive of content that is from a previous administration or is otherwise outdated.
SVIP Demo Week 2022
Join S&T’s Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) May 3-4, 2022, daily from 12 - 3:30 p.m. ET for the SVIP Demo Week: Machine Learning, a virtual showcase of 11 SVIP-funded startups and their projects supporting DHS components.
Both days will kick-off with a keynote speaker and feature startup technology demonstrations focused on data analytics, object recognition, and language translation. The event will also include an expert panel discussion on Explainable Artificial Intelligence (AI) and breakout discussions hosted by an SVIP Director.
Equipping Our Everyday Heroes Exhibit
Explore the virtual counterpart to the Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T) real-world exhibit highlighting support for our nation’s first responders, which was previously on display at the Smithsonian-affiliated National Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Designated Federal Officer (DFO) Manual and Appendix Documents
On this page, you will find the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) Manual for 2022 and all supporting documents from the Appendix in the order they are listed within the Manual.
DHS CX Highlights
DHS is taking steps to reduce administrative burdens and improve efficiency, equity, and accessibility throughout the CX.
DHS Accessibility Day 2022
DHS Accessibility Day 2022 is a two-day, free virtual event experience using Adobe Connect that brings together people with disabilities, accessibility professionals, and allies within DHS to enhance the user experience through accessible technology.The event will be held over two days: Wednesday, May 11 and Thursday, May 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Eastern Time. The event is only available to federal employees and federal contractors within the United States Government.
SVIP Flood Data Collection and Analysis Industry Day
SVIP in partnership with FEMA and FIMA, will host a virtual Industry Day to discuss the newly released Flood Data Collection and Analysis topic call.
SBIR Showcase First Responders
On Wednesday March 30, 2022 from 1-4:30 p.m. ET, DHS SBIR program invites you to attend the SBIR Showcase for First Responders, featuring the newest technologies being developed by SBIR awardees to keep first responders, emergency managers, and incident commanders better protected, connected, and prepared to safeguard the homeland and respond to disasters.
Virtual First Responder Capitol Hill Showcase Agenda
DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is pleased to invite you to this live interactive showcase, which will highlight research investments meeting current and emerging threats facing our nation’s first responders and the communities they protect.
IPA Positions Available at the Science and Technology Directorate
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) comprises approximately 1,200 Federal and contractor employees that make up a robust, highly technical staff. S&T’s is the primary provider of research and development work within DHS and plays a unique role supporting innovation, solution development, and technology transfer to developers and ultimately to users. S&T provides the infrastructure, expertise, and resources to make sound R&D investment decisions, support R&D program strategies, and manage and implement tools and sponsors critical research and development activities, including the commercialization of technology for the Homeland Security Enterprise. This enables the diversification of investments across a broader range of operational needs, increasing technology transition, and leveraging other agency investments to avoid duplication in R&D investments.
Virtual First Responder Capitol Hill Showcase
DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) in collaboration with the Smart Cities Congressional Caucus, this live interactive showcase will highlight research investments meeting current and emerging threats facing our nation’s first responders and the communities they protect.