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DHS Announces Cooling Solutions Prize Challenge Finalists in Celebration of Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day, DHS announced the finalists in the Cooling Solutions Challenge prize competition.
S&T Lab Celebrates a Healthy, Thriving Ecosystem in NYC’s Backyard
The Plum Island Animal Disease Center recently received word that studies of the nearshore waters and seafloor surrounding the lab have found a thriving ecosystem and pristine waters.
Feature Article: S&T’s Team Awareness Kit Expands Its Reach
The operational use of S&T's TAK technology continues to grow, as a new iOS version is now available as a free download on Apple’s App Store.
iTAK Now Available on App Store
The iTAK app is a geospatial mapping tool that first responders can use to see each other’s locations, and communicate and coordinate better.
DHS S&T Awards $259M to Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System Threats
DHS S&T awarded $259,831,989.00 to the U.S. DoD Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) to assist in the acquisition of technical services, in support of S&T’s Counter-Unmanned System Threats (C-UST) efforts.
Helping Coast Guard Warn Ships of Icebergs in the North Atlantic
S&T is developing a new technology to help the U.S. Coast Guard improve maritime safety and navigation in the North Atlantic Ocean to prevent collisions in the future.
New Satellite-based Imagery Technology to Help USCG Warn Ships of Icebergs in the North Atlantic
S&T is developing new technology to help the Coast Guard improve maritime safety and navigation in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Recent Events Put First Responder Support on Display
A new exhibit, Equipping our Everyday Heroes, opened today at the National Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada.
DHS S&T to Demonstrate Emerging Technology for Critical Mission Needs
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) will host a virtual demonstration .The SVIP Demo Week: Machine Learning showcase will feature 11 technologies from SVIP startups adapted from the commercial market to address DHS challenges.
TechX Marks the Spot for Global Collaboration
A presentation at Singapore’s TechX Summit highlights how S&T unites with global partners to spark innovation and address shared homeland security challenges.
Feature Article: Empowering Bomb Squads with DIY Innovations
S&T’s REDOPS program focuses on scientific solutions for our nation’s bomb squads—including technologies they design themselves.
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.
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.
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).
S&T Seeks to Test Innovative First Responder Technologies at Urban OpEx 2022
DHS S&T released an RFI seeking new and emerging technologies that first responders can experiment with and test in a realistic, urban setting at Urban OpEx 2022.
S&T Awards Funding to Minority Serving Institutions to Advance Summer Research Projects
DHS S&T announces 17 faculty members from Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) are selected to receive a total of $824,234 in funding to advance their research projects.
Feature Article: Virtual Reality at the Los Angeles Long Beach Seaport
CBP’s OFO has leveraged the use of immersive technology to address challenges associated with the massive volume of cargo, working with S&T to develop a Command Center designed to increase domain awareness within the LA/LB Seaport.