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S&T Announces Funding Opportunity for New COE for Homeland Security in the Arctic
DHS S&T announced a funding opportunity to lead the new Center of Excellence for up to 10 years and a total of $45 million through a cooperative agreement.
Big Promise from the Very Small
S&T is celebrating the vision and power of smallness on World Quantum Day.
S&T Seeks to Test Innovative Technologies to Counter “Dark” Small UAS Swarms
DHS S&T released an RFI seeking new and emerging C-UAS technology and solutions capable of detecting, tracking, identifying, reporting, and countering low-observable, low-emission and non-emitting (dark) small UAS (sUAS).
S&T Seeks to Assess Kinetic Mitigation Capabilities for Countering Small UAS
DHS S&T released an RFI for kinetic mitigation technologies and solutions to counter small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS).
New Carry-On Baggage Screening System Aims to Reduce Traveler Screening Times
S&T recently installed a next generation carry-on baggage screening system at Boston Logan International Airport in Massachusetts to collect data about how the system operates in a real-world environment to improve the system and detection algorithms.
S&T SVIP Showcases Technology Designed to Solve National Security Needs
DHS S&T will host a two-day, in-person event May 18-19, 2023, to demonstrate innovative new technologies funded by its Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP). The SVIP Demo Week event will feature technology solutions adapted from the commercial market by startups to address DHS challenges and homeland security needs.
S&T Awards Funds to London Startup Developing Genuine Presence Assurance Technology for Remote Traveler Verification
DHS S&T issued a Phase 5 award to iProov Limited, a startup based in London, United Kingdom to further develop its Genuine Presence Assurance technology in partnership with CBP to operationally test the capability.
Feature Article: Channeling NEXTGEN TV so Responders Can Answer the Call
New ATSC 3.0 digital paging system will leverage public broadcasting to improve state and local emergency communications capabilities.
DHS And Republic of Korea Sign Joint Statement to Advance Mutual Digitalization Goals
DHS S&T signed a Joint Statement of Intent (JSoI) for collaborative research, development and foreign technical exchanges with the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Science and Information Communication Technology (MSIT).
It’s Time to Talk about Food and Agriculture Security
On National Agriculture Day, we’re spotlighting how S&T is protecting the nation against current and emerging threats.
DHS and Republic of Korea Sign Agreement for Homeland Security Research and Development
DHS S&T and the Republic of Korea’s (ROK) Ministry of National Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed an MOU focused on enhancing domestic security capabilities through the exchange of information and applications of emerging technologies.
And the Rest is History
Our latest podcast highlights the amazing achievements of several S&T women—in this complementary blog, learn from our leadership about how their stories and their successes strengthen and amplify S&T’s mission.
Celebrating 20 Years of Science and Technology
Under Secretary Dimitri Kusnezov reflects on the Directorate’s origins and where we’re headed in the coming decades.
DHS S&T Awards Funds to Brooklyn Startup Developing Flood Analytics Tech
DHS S&T announced a Phase 1 Other Transaction award to Cloud to Street (commercially conducting business as Floodbase), a Brooklyn, New York-based startup to develop flood analytics technology that will help FEMA improve preparedness and response efforts.
DHS S&T Awards Funds to Australian Startup Developing Flood Analytics Tech
DHS S&T announced a Phase 1 Other Transaction award to FloodMapp, an Australia-based company with a location in Norfolk, Virginia, who will develop flood analysis technology that would help FEMA improve preparedness and response efforts after flooding occurs.
Feature Article: Ensuring Next Generation 911 Interoperability
New testing and certification program, laboratory will improve the functionality of our national 911 system.
DHS Announces Results of 2022 Biometric Technology Rally
DHS S&T published the results of the 2022 Biometric Technology Rally (2022 Rally).
S&T Launches a New Tribal Community Affairs Initiative
New initiative and Director will work with tribal communities to prioritize and enhance their unique R&D needs.
Feature Article: Breakthrough Alert Messaging for a Mobile Public
S&T and FEMA are working to get real-time wildfire alerts to the public through their vehicles.
Mentoring a New Generation of Female Scientists
Hear from Helen Mearns of S&T’s Chemical Security Analysis Center about how she helps women and girls find their passion for science.
Feature Article: Stoking Wildfire Resilience in Oregon
S&T, Oregon Hazards Lab are piloting smoke detection sensors ahead of the 2023 wildfire season.
Feature Article: Giving a Dam Some Much-Needed Support
S&T is collaborating with partners to find and test the best carbon fiber materials for concrete dam repair.
S&T Awards Funds to Accelerate Federal Research Across U.S. Agencies
DHS S&T awarded $1.1 million to seven federal laboratories that support DHS missions and homeland security stakeholders.
The Center of Gravity for Chemical Threats
S&T’s Chemical Security Analysis Center has been designated the nation’s only federal laboratory dedicated to assessing and addressing domestic chemical security events.
23 and S&T
We’re starting off the new year open to opportunities and embracing the unexpected, but knowing exactly who we are and what we stand for.