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Feature Article: Implementing Mobile Driver’s Licenses: Not as Easy as You Think
With the collaborative project involving S&T, NIST, and TSA, physical driver’s license holders may soon be able to apply for Mobile Driver’s Licenses (mDLs) stored on smartphones.
DHS S&T Releases Solicitation for Flood Data Collection & Analysis
DHS S&T is seeking technical capabilities to help FEMA, through its insurance directorate FIMA, improve preparedness and response efforts after flooding occurs.
Feature Article: S&T Report Peers into the Future of 5G & 6G
S&T recently completed an in-depth study that gives interested stakeholders some insight into the ongoing rollout of 5G networking technologies and the early development of 6G.
DHS SBIR to Host First Responder Technology Showcase
DHS SBIR Program will host its first virtual SBIR Showcase for First Responders that will feature 10 innovative technologies from companies developing solutions for first responders.
Feature Article: Tracing the Path of Pathogens after Rain
DHS S&T and EPA joined forces for a Stormwater Tracer Study to help the Coast Guard locate pathogenic spores after rains and decontaminate the sites.
S&T Seeks Solutions for Mitigating Threats to Soft Targets
DHS S&T announced a new solicitation to help mitigate threats toward soft targets and reduce attacks in crowded places.
S&T Seeks Information on Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) released a request for information (RFI) about commercially available self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to meet the needs of emergency responders.
S&T Awards Funding for Detection Canine Research and Development
DHS S&T announced a $24 million contract, awarded over five years, to Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine (AUCVM) to support R&D in the detection canine field.
DHS S&T’s NBAF Awarded Prestigious LEED Gold Certification
DHS S&T announced that NBAF earned a “Gold” certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council.
University Students to "Hack" Pressing Homeland Security Challenges
DHS S&T announces the fourth course of the Hacking for Homeland Security (H4HS) program is set for the Spring 2022 Semester at Carnegie Mellon University’s (CMU).