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A Blockbuster Trilogy for First Responders
The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is premiering a trio of new resource guides for our partners in law enforcement, the fire and emergency medical services, and emergency management.
S&T Releases Market Survey Report for Non-Detonable Training Aids for Explosive Detection Canines
DHS S&T has released a new market survey report to help emergency responders identify non-detonable training aids for explosive detection canines.
Feature Article: Digital Mapping Helps First Responders Better Navigate Inside Buildings
Agencies are using S&T-funded Mappedin to find their way quickly during critical incidents in schools and public buildings.
Exchanging Experts, Enhancing Lab Partnerships
Celebrating World Laboratory Day with an update on a new S&T and Department of Energy subject matter expert swap that will advance more than two decades of shared research goals.
DHS Announces First Winners Awards for Clean Power for Hours Challenge
DHS announced the five winners of the Clean Power for Hours Challenge, awarding a total of $835,000 to recipients for their innovative clean energy solutions to keep essential services functioning during power outages.
Feature Article: Inequity IS the Disaster
S&T and the Coastal Resilience Center are researching ways to enhance disaster resilience in socially vulnerable communities.
Interoperability is Key to Effective Emergency Communications
During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we’re sharing updates on S&T efforts focused on getting first responders the information they need quickly.
Feature Article: S&T Helps the NFL Play Defense Around the Big Game
S&T joined forces with the U.S. Army and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to secure Super Bowl LVIII. Learn about RAPID, an innovative barrier technology deployed at the game in Las Vegas.
Feature Article: New Geo-Tracking Buoys Live Test Events
New S&T rugged buoys equipped with Automatic Identification Systems aim to help the U.S. Coast Guard mark and track objects in the water.
Strides in STEM: Honoring Women-Led Achievements at Our COE
Special Women’s History Month guest blog from Rebecca Medina, Director of the S&T Office of University Programs, looks at research and development efforts driven by some of our remarkable academic partners.
Safeguarding Our Agriculture and Food Supply
On National Agriculture Day, S&T recognizes the importance of agriculture to our communities and our national security.
Honoring S&T Commitment to Women-Owned Businesses
At S&T, we are proud to recognize and support the innovative spirit and ingenuity of female entrepreneurs who are leading the charge in developing groundbreaking solutions to our toughest homeland security threats.
TSA and S&T to prototype self-service screening system
TSA and DHS S&T unveiled a prototype checkpoint technology, the self-service screening system, at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, NV.
Celebrating the Women of Science and Technology
Three of our finest from S&T’s national labs share their thoughts, experiences, and advice for the next generations of women in science.
Preparing for Extreme Weather Events
Last week, S&T joined colleagues from NOAA, NASA, and the National Weather Service for an immersive extreme weather risk and preparedness workshop at the University of Oklahoma’s National Weather Center.
Feature Article: S&T Tests Cutting-Edge Counter-Drone Technology
Recent field demos brought government, academia, and industry together to evaluate innovative C-UAS systems.
Feature Article: Using a ‘Roadmap’ to Chart the Future of Maritime Security
S&T’s 10-year plan addresses current and future DHS waterway and border safety efforts.
In their own Words: S&T’s Women in Science
S&T’s women are leading the way in research and development, stakeholder engagement, communication, and technology innovation.
Feature Article: Knowledge Is Power in the Fight Against Synthetic Opioids
S&T’s Chemical Security Analysis Center highlights countermeasures to intentional opioid harm.
Building New Bridges
S&T and its counterparts from Finland commit to collaborate on shared research and development opportunities.
DHS S&T Announces Track 3 of the Remote Identity Validation Tech Demo Challenge
DHS S&T announced the launch of Track 3 of the Remote Identity Validation Technology Demonstration (RIVTD).
Feature Article: First Responders Need to Know They’ll Be Heard
S&T is teaming with small business to ensure responders can communicate with each other inside large structures.
S&T to Award Funding to Launch the ADAC-ARCTIC Center of Excellence
DHS S&T announces the selection of The University of Alaska to lead a consortium of U.S. academic institutions and other partners for the new ADAC-ARCTIC Center of Excellence (COE) for Homeland Security in the Arctic.
S&T Announces New Solicitation for Synthetic Data Generator Solutions
DHS S&T announced a new solicitation seeking solutions to generate synthetic data that models and replicates the shape and patterns of real data, while safeguarding privacy and mitigating security harms.
Feature Article: Speedier Security Screening in the Palm of the Hand
Reducing the need for airport security pat downs may soon be easier, including for passengers with limited mobility, thanks to the S&T Screening at Speed Program.