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STEM

Last Updated: March 8, 2022 | Blog

Breaking the Bias

Today, on International Women’s Day, we honor all our fearless females for their tireless commitment to the security of our nation and communities.

Last Updated: January 21, 2022 | Press Releases

DHS Expands Opportunities in U.S. for STEM Professionals

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced 22 new fields of study have been added to the STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) program to enhance the contributions of nonimmigrant students studying in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and support the growth of the U.S. economy and innovation.

Last Updated: April 5, 2018 | Press Releases

Media Advisory: DHS to Demonstrate How STEM Can Protect the Nation

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reaching out to future scientists, engineers, app developers, robot builders, machine learning technicians and overall big thinkers at the USA Science & Engineering Festival, April 6-8 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

Last Updated: October 31, 2014 | Site Page

Minority Serving Institutions Program

The Office of University Programs helps build a diverse, highly capable, technical workforce for the Homeland Security Enterprise through the Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) program.