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National Conversation is Gaining Momentum
Today, I am pleased to share with you the continued success we are experiencing with our National Conversation on Homeland Security Technology.
S&T to Collaborate with Australia on Emergency Info Sharing
Today, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Under Secretary Dr. Reginald Brothers met with the Honourable Jane Garrett, Member of Parliament; Minister for Emergency Services, State of Victoria and Mr. Craig Lapsley, Commissioner, Emergency Management Victoria and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory (MIT LL) Dr. Melissa G. Choi, Head, Homeland Protection and Air Traffic Control Division
,to recommit to the strategic partnership to collaborate on advancing information-sharing capabilities for public safety.UNC-Chapel Hill Launches Coastal Resilience Center of Excellence
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill officially launched today a new Coastal Resilience Center of Excellence (CRC) on June 23 which was made possible through a five-year, $20 million grant from S&T.
Celebrating a Decade of Innovation
For more than a decade, S&T has dedicated itself to finding new and better ways to protect our nation, and to me, there is no truer path to innovation than invention Last week, the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and I were honored to recognize those who have spurred innovation through invention.
DHS S&T Releases Final Recovery Transformer Report
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) today announced the completion of its Recovery Transformer (RecX) program and published a final report that contains lessons learned, evaluations, and considerations for a spare transformer strategy to support our nation’s electric grid.
Responder News: Innovate with Exercises
Bring together high-ranking U.S. Army National Guard and U.S. Air Force National Guard officers for a course on homeland protection, and you can expect some intense learning.
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I am very excited to announce our new Facebook page, and I want to extend a personal invitation to everyone to like us and join the conversation at Facebook.com/dhsscitech.
Univ of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign New CIRC COE
DHS S&T) today announced the selection of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as the lead institution to establish a new Critical Infrastructure Resilience (CIRC) Center of Excellence (COE).
S&T Announces Almost $2 Million in SBIR Awards
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program today announced a total of $1,998,176.66 in competitive research awards for 20 small businesses located across 12 states.
SBIR Award Winners Announced
This week, S&T is pleased to announce almost $2 million in competitive research awards to 20 small businesses located in 12 states.
S&T to Demonstrate Malware Detection Technologies
Many of us may have had experiences with an attempted cyberattack. Emails appearing to be from a friend or popular retailer could actually be criminals hoping to steal your social security number, email address, credit card numbers or intellectual property. When they happen to a company, these attacks can cost millions of dollars.
Responder News: New Helmet Mounted Thermal Sensor
Firefighters often find themselves in situations where they are in danger of getting burned because the surrounding ambient temperature has risen to a level beyond the protective capabilities of their Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and their Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Responder News: Project Roundup April / May 2015
The Department Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology Directorate (S&T) regularly posts a roundup of key updates from projects currently in the development stages in S&T's First Responders Group (FRG). This article outlines FRG's accomplishments in April and May 2015.
S&T To Demonstrate Cutting-Edge Cybersecurity Technologies
On June 9, 2015, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate will showcase nine cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies, developed by the Department of Energy and Department of Defense National Laboratories, at the Santa Clara Marriott in Santa Clara, Calif.
NBAF Construction Begins
Last Wednesday, May 27, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, and I broke ground to officially begin construction of the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) main laboratory structure in Manhattan, Kansas.
DHS Selects UH as COE for Borders, Trade & Immigration Research
DHS S&T today announced the selection of the University of Houston as the lead institution for a new DHS Center of Excellence (COE) for Borders, Trade and Immigration Research.
Responder News: White House Police Data Initiative
In a pilot program, police departments will analyze and use data to boost community relations and reduce uses of force.
Help Shape the Future of Cybersecurity R&D
Recognizing that cybersecurity is always changing, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is developing security solutions by collaborating with a broad range of cybersecurity professionals around the world to secure our nation’s future.
Prize Winners Announced
Today I am pleased to announce the winners of the Department’s first crowdsourced prize competition in support of the nation’s first responder community.
DHS S&T Announces Winners of Innovation Prize Competition
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate today announced the winners of the Directorate’s first innovation prize competition.
S&T Successfully Transitions Virtual Shooter
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced today the successful completion of a robotic device that tests multiple types of handguns and ammunition.
Responder News: Next Generation First Responder Program, Driven by First Responders
First responder input directly drives new S&T Apex program.
DHS S&T Awards Final Contract for Construction of NBAF
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) today announced the award of a contract for the final phase of construction of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) being constructed in Manhattan, Kansas.
New Dialogues, New Connections
As momentum builds, we are finding the conversation is defining itself as a broad opportunity for encouraging stakeholder input and discussion on the future of homeland security.