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Feature Article Where the Public and Private Sectors Converge
The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) recently hosted its annual Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) Demo Week, bringing together federal government and startup communities to exhibit new technologies, talk through ideas and identify opportunities for future collaboration.
Feature Article: S&T Deploys DETER at the Indy 500
See how S&T joined forces with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center to deploy a new vehicle barrier at this year’s race.
Feature Article: The Question of Who You Are
S&T is helping to facilitate the creation of secure, self-generated digital IDs to give people more control over their personal information.
Homeland Security Awards Contracts to Six Startups to Identify, Develop, and Implement Privacy-Enhancing Digital Wallets Technologies
DHS S&T announced that Credence ID, Hushmesh, Netis d.o.o., Procivis, SpruceID, and Ubiqu have each won a government contract to develop technologies that protect the privacy of individuals using digital versions of credentials issued for immigration and travel.
S&T Makes Innovative Fire Safety Technology available for Real World Testing
DHS S&T announced that interested fire departments across the country can now apply to test an innovative new fire safety tool: a helmet-mounted, indoor visualization and navigation device that allows first responders to see through dark smoke.
S&T Builds National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility Under Budget
S&T announced that it completed and commissioned the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas under budge.
Feature Article: FloodAdapt Will Help Protect Flood-prone Communities
The new impact assessment tool will help at-risk communities better prepare for and respond to severe weather events.
IRD Strategic Plan Prepares DHS for Future Homeland Security Challenges
DHS released the first-ever department-wide Innovation, Research and Development (IRD) Strategic Plan, articulating key investment goals over the next seven fiscal years.
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.