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The DHS Science and Technology Directorate secures the nation though research and development.
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About S&T
The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) delivers innovative technology solutions to support Department of Homeland Security (DHS) missions and first responders and serves as the science advisor to the Secretary and the primary research and development arm of DHS.
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Prize Competitions
DHS S&T Prize Competitions, administered under the America COMPETES Act, use crowd-sourcing to quickly find solutions to tough problems.
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Secondary Screening
The Secondary Screening Technology Development Program focuses on research, development, testing and evaluation of explosive trace detectors (ETDs).
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Surface Transportation Explosive Threat Detection
Developing screening technologies to enhance security in a wide variety of surface transportation venues.
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HEIDM Program
Examining the chemical and physical properties of homemade explosives to support the development of new screening technologies.
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Detection Canine
Providing a central focal point for DHS detection canine research and development and test and evaluation to enhance overall detection capability.
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Commercial Aircraft Vulnerability and Mitigation
Conducting analysis and live-fire tests on commercial aircraft to determine the potential for catastrophic structural failure and evaluating countermeasures.
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Work with DHS Science and Technology
If your company has a concept, technology, or product that fits with a tech need for DHS, your company can potentially partner with the DHS S&T Directorate.
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S&T HSSTAC Meeting Minutes
S&T HSSTAC Meeting Minutes