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Media Advisory: DHS S&T to Demonstrate New Virtual Training
The DHS S&T will host a media-only, online demonstration of the new Enhanced Dynamic Geo-Social Environment (EDGE) virtual training platform on June 28 via YouTube live stream.
Snapshot: A Simple Solution to Protect Critical Infrastructure
DHS S&T has a solution to protect subway systems from threats in the form of a giant inflatable plug that will seal off subway tunnels and stop water from flowing throughout the subway system into stations and other subway lines.
Building Resilience Capacity during Hurricane Season
As part of our two part blog series on hurricanes, today’s blog will discuss community resilience capacity—how we position the entire community to be part of recovery solutions.
News Release: New Foot-and-Mouth Rapid Diagnostic kit licensed
DHS S&T announced today the licensing of a rapid-response (three-hour) Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) diagnostic kit by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB).
News Release: DHS COE announces research funding opportunity
A new funding opportunity focused on research related to border security, trade and immigration announced; selected proposals will be awarded in amounts up to $350,000 for a performance period of 24 months.
Snapshot: Rapid DNA technology makes verifying relationships easier, faster
Rapid DNA technology developed by DHS S&T has recently been used to identify simulated “victims” in several mass casualty exercises across the nation.
S&T Tech Uses DNA to Uphold Laws, Reunite Families
Developed by our CDS group in conjunction with DOD and the DOJ, Rapid DNA takes the place of multimillion dollar laboratories, with a standalone, fully integrated and automated desktop system about the size of a laser printer.
Snapshot: Newly Transitioned Hurricane Decision Support Platform Gives Emergency Managers More Capabilities
On Oct. 1, 2016, Hurricane Matthew became the first category five storm in the Atlantic Ocean in nearly a decade when Hurricane Felix blew through with sustained winds of 160 miles per hour.
News Release: DHS S&T Announces $1.3m in SBIR Awards
DHS S&T Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program has awarded $1.3 million to 12 small businesses for 13 Phase I contract awards to develop technology solutions to Homeland Security challenges.
Media Advisory: DHS S&T SVIP to Host Industry Day June 14
DHS S&T Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) will host an Industry Day, June 14, in Seattle, Washington.
Snapshot: S&T Helps Explosive Detection Canine Teams get REDDI
The DHS S&T Detection Canine Program has created the Regional Explosives Detection Dog Initiative (REDDI), a series of events aimed at advancing the knowledge and capabilities of the nation’s detection canine teams.
Understanding hurricanes—it takes one to know one
S&T’s network of researchers have created a hurricane to help improve our understanding of how they work.
New training aims to improve operational security at U.S. border
The Expert Tracker training we are developing with DHS S&T keeps us at the forefront of integrating technology, current training research, and innovation.
Media Advisory: DHS to Unveil Resilient Tunnel Plug Technology at ILC Dover
A giant, inflatable structure designed to prevent flooding in tunnels, will be unveiled by DHS S&T in a special technology demonstration in Frederica, Delaware on June 6, 2017.
Honoring Our Nation’s Veterans
Memorial Day is a time to recognize and honor those brave men and women of the United States military who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of this nation.
Recognizing the Emergency Medical Services Community
This week marks the 43rd annual National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week.
Snapshot: Mannequin enhances training and accessibility for TSA officers
PATT will contain a “sensored” layer capable of measuring the amount of pressure applied to various areas of the mannequin during a standardized pat-down procedure.
Media Advisory: DHS S&T to Issue New Call for Cybersecurity R&D
DHS S&T will introduce its newest research and development solicitation call during a May 25 Industry Day event at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.
News Release: DHS S&T, Netherlands Announce Bilateral Funding Call
DHS S&T and its counterparts in the Netherlands jointly announced today an opportunity to provide up to $2.6 million of funding for collaborative cybersecurity research projects conducted by joint U.S.-Dutch teams.
Honoring Fallen Officers
Last Friday, S&T attended and live-streamed the Federal Protective Service (FPS) Wreath Laying Ceremony in honor of officers who lost their lives in the line of duty.
News Release: DHS S&T transition to practice program announces 2017 cohort
The 2017 TTP cohort is comprised of a diverse range of innovative cybersecurity technologies that will help strengthen the cyber defenses of critical networks in the public and private sectors.
Media Advisory: DHS S&T to unveil 8 new cybersecurity technologies for transition to market
The DHS S&T TTP program will introduce its 2017 cohort of eight new technologies during a Demonstration Day event May 16 at the J.W. Marriott hotel in Washington, D.C.
Snapshot: CSD Cyber Security R&D Showcase Coming in July
The 2017 Cyber Security R&D Showcase and Technical Workshop is scheduled for July 11-13 at Washington, D.C.’s Mayflower Hotel. This annual technology showcase event—sponsored by the DHS S&T) Cyber Security Division (CSD)—is expected to draw 1,000 government, industry and academia cybersecurity professionals from the U.S. and abroad over three days.
Benefits and Risks of Unmanned Aerial Systems
When new technologies become available, our role is to understand how the Homeland Security Enterprise can use these technologies safely, as well as any possible threats related to the new tech.
Responder News: New Report Shares Best Practices, Guidance and Case Studies for Using Social Media in Public Safety Exercises
This report describes how agencies and organizations can integrate social media into exercises to better prepare for real-life emergencies or disasters where the public is increasingly using social media to share and gather information.