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S&T Combatting Human Trafficking Using Social Science
S&T is incorporating social science research into DHS’s counter-human trafficking approach through two foundational projects: (1) the Counter-human Trafficking and Modern Slavery Foundational Effort and (2) the Human Trafficking System Analysis and Technology Roadmap.
Enter the Escape Respirator Prize Challenge
In recent years, prize challenges have become a great way for government agencies to find solutions to some of the toughest hurdles facing our nation.
Wishing You a Happy Holiday Season
This time of year brings out the best in people as we find meaningful ways to support loved ones and serve our communities.
News Release: DHS FY19 SBIR Solicitation Now Open
The new solicitation contains 10 topic descriptions from two DHS organizations, eight from S&T and two from CWMD Office.
Snapshot: S&T is Delivering Emerging Smart Cities Technologies to First Responders, Industry
S&T established the Smart City IoT Innovation (SCITI, pronounced ‘CITY’) Labs in collaboration with the Center for Innovative Technology, TechNexus and Smart City Works to focus on applying new and existing technologies to public safety needs, with an emphasis on extensive validation and go-to-market support through industry partners.
News Release: S&T Launches $250K Escape Respirator Challenge
DHS S&T launched the Escape Respirator Challenge, a $250,000 prize competition that seeks new concepts for an escape respirator solution.
Snapshot: VitalTag Delivers Faster Response Time for Paramedics
VitalTag, a suite of sensors, allows data to be shared among EMTs and paramedics at a disaster site.
News Release: Cybersecurity Expert to Keynote at Innovation Showcase
American Internet pioneer and security expert Vint Cerf will be a keynote speaker for the 2019 S&T Cybersecurity and Innovation Showcase on January 10, 2019 at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C.
News Release: S&T Awards $1.14M to Improve Cyber Data Privacy
DHS S&T has awarded a total of $1,149,900 across two organizations to develop new research and development (R&D) capabilities to enhance the management of privacy threats and vulnerabilities.
News Release: S&T Seeks Collaborative Blockchain Innovations
DHS S&T is seeking innovative solutions from startups to enhance anti-forgery and counterfeiting capabilities for digital documentation through a new solicitation, “Preventing Forgery and Counterfeiting of Certificates and Licenses,” under S&T’s Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP).