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DHS and Israeli Partners Announce Collaboration on Cybersecurity
DHS S&T, in partnership with INCD, has initiated the Israel-U.S. BIRD Cyber program, a new joint initiative managed by the BIRD Foundation, to enhance the cyber resilience of critical infrastructure in the United States and Israel.
10 Tips for Firework Safety
S&T’s Transportation Security Lab wants us all to have a happy and safe Independence Day and share their top 10 tips for safely handling fireworks this holiday.
S&T Conducts Remote Screening Demonstration at Cape Cod Gateway Airport
DHS S&T successfully conducted a demonstration of Remote Screening infrastructure for airport security checkpoints with the developer, Integrated Defense & Security Solutions (IDSS) at the Cape Cod Gateway Airport.
30 Small Businesses Awarded $4.5M for Homeland Security R&D
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) awarded a total of $4,479,195.95 in competitive research contracts to 30 small businesses across the United States to participate in Phase I of the DHS Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.
Reflections from a Female Engineer
S&T’s Sarah Mahmood opens up about her job in honor of International Women in Engineering Day.
DHS S&T Receives National Interagency Partnership Award
DHS S&T Screening at Speed Program received the Federal Laboratory Consortium’s (FLC) Interagency Partnership Award for their collaborative work to develop and commercialize the High Definition-Advanced Imaging Technology (HD-AIT) and Shoe Scanner systems for air travelers.
Feature Article: 3D X-Ray Makes it Easier to Detect Hidden Explosive Weapons
S&T is developing, implementing, and ensuring the effectiveness of cutting-edge screening equipment and protocols that help protect the public and keep security lines moving.
Shelter from the Storm(s)
S&T is working alongside the Department of Energy, Army Corps of Engineers, Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center, and Cummins Inc. to design H2Rescue—a hydrogen fuel cell-powered truck that will serve as a lifeline to responders and community members during response and recovery efforts.
New Digital Indoor Mapping Capability Now Available for First Responders
DHS S&T funded the development of a cloud-based capability that enables first responders to review and analyze indoor floor plans in real-time when responding to incidents.
S&T Publishes Resilient PNT Reference Architecture and Update to Conformance Framework
DHS S&T has published the Resilient Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Reference Architecture.