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Feature Article: A Self-Service Screening Option is Coming to the Airport
The pilot, part of S&T’s Screening at Speed Program, is scheduled to begin in January at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
DHS S&T Awards to University of Illinois for Next Generation 9-1-1 Interoperability Testing
DHS S&T awarded $3.15 million to CIRI, a DHS COE, to create the test methods, procedures, software, tools, and systems necessary for Next Generation 911 (NG911) interoperability testing.
DHS Awarded Patent for Homeland Explosive Consequence Assessment Tool
DHS, through S&T, was awarded a U.S. patent for the HExCAT, protecting the Department’s invention and guaranteeing that the technology can help fulfill the DHS mission for years to come.
Feature Article: What if Law Enforcement Could ‘See’ Through Walls?
S&T is developing a tool that will enhance situational awareness when direct line-of-sight is not an option.
DHS Announces New 24.1 SBIR Pre-Solicitation
DHS SBIR Program released six additional topics for the new SBIR 24.1 Pre-solicitation, providing small businesses a chance to review the topics and ask clarifying technical questions about topic requirements over a select period of time.
S&T National Lab Offers Chemistry-focused College Seminar
On National STEM Day, we highlight recent Chemical Security Analysis Center efforts to foster a new generation of leaders who will represent S&T amongst the greater scientific community.
Feature Article: Picturing the Future of Firefighting
S&T is guiding responders through darkness with real-time indoor visualization technology.
Protecting Our Critical Infrastructure During Uncertain Times
Commemorating Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month with updates on related S&T research and development efforts and innovative technology solutions.
Technologically Speaking Podcast Launches New Infrastructure-Focused Season
DHS S&T marks the start of Infrastructure Security and Resiliency Month with the launch of a brand new season of the Technologically Speaking Podcast.
Feature Article: Securing Our Ports of Entry, One Scan (or Thousands) at a Time
Multi-Energy Portals have increased the volume and efficiency of cargo scanning.
S&T Awards 18 Faculty Members at Minority Serving Institutions to Further Summer Research Team Program Projects
DHS S&T announced the recipients of nearly $1.8 million in follow-on funding for 18 project teams from Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs).
S&T Seeks Innovations to Target Illegal Cargo in the Fight Against Illicit Fentanyl
DHS S&T issued an RFI seeking innovative approaches to effectively target illegal cargo while expediting the delivery of legitimate cargo.
DHS Supply Chain Traceability Startups Successfully Complete Data Exchange Testing
DHS S&T announced that mesur.io from North Carolina, Neoflow from Toronto, and Transmute from Austin successfully completed real-time, standards-based testing for exchanging supply chain data with CBP.
S&T relocates to St. Elizabeths West Campus
DHS S&T Headquarters was officially relocated from its previous location on 7th and D Street SW to St. Elizabeths Campus in Southeast Washington, D.C.
75 Years of Advancing the Technology Emergency Responders Need
Congratulations to S&T’s National Urban Security Technology Laboratory—America’s principal federal laboratory for first responder technology testing and evaluation—on reaching this major milestone of service to our nation.
Staying Safe Online
At S&T, our goal is to be on the cutting-edge when it comes to ensuring our nation’s cybersecurity.
Feature Article: Keeping Score - New Tool Helps Communities Plan for and Mitigate Disasters
With the newly-launched Plan Integration for Resilience Scorecard, S&T’s Coastal Resilience Center is preparing local governments for hurricane season—and beyond.
Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission Report Publicly Released
The Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission Report provides recommendations on resources needed to better prepare for, respond to and recover from wildfires, which are a rapidly growing threat to our homeland security.
S&T Awards Funds to Startup Developing Flood Analytics Tech
DHS S&T announced that it is extending a Phase 1 Other Transaction award to Synthetik Insurance Analytics under S&T’s SVIP “Flood Data Collection and Analysis” solicitation.
Preparing for the Unlikely
Resources from S&T’s National Urban Security Technology Laboratory can help state, local, tribal, and territorial jurisdictions plan for and recover from radiological or nuclear incidents.
Feature Article: Summer of Science with S&T’s HS-POWER Interns
This summer, the Science & Technology Directorate (S&T) was pleased to host 28 interns from colleges and universities across the country.
S&T Invites Critical Infrastructure Owners and Operators to GPS Spoofing Test Event
DHS S&T announced an opportunity for Critical Infrastructure Owners & Operators (CI O&O) and GPS equipment manufacturers to test their equipment against GPS disruption and spoofing.
Developing the DHS Scientific Integrity Directive
The Directive lays out specific DHS guidance regarding the Department’s commitment to maintaining scientific integrity and accountability across all components, including here at S&T.
Feature Article: SAGE Advice—S&T Collaborates with Canada on Emergency Response Best Practices
The Science Advice and Guidance for Emergencies (SAGE) Program gives both nations the tools to better prepare for cross-border emergencies.
S&T’s NBAF Construction Wins Best Project Award
DHS S&T announced the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) won the “Best Project, Government/Public Building” award from Engineering News-Record (ENR) Midwest.