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S&T Announces New Student Research Internship
DHS S&T launched the competition for graduate and undergraduate students across the United States and territories to participate in the 2023 HS-POWER internship program.
S&T Makes Headway on Infrastructure Investment
S&T’s Critical Infrastructure Security & Resilience Research Program is tapping into the latest innovations in science and technology to address strategic CI needs.
DHS Announces New 23.1 SBIR Pre-Solicitation
DHS SBIR Program released seven topics for the new SBIR 23.1 Pre-solicitation.
S&T Awards Funds for Workplace Injury Mitigation
DHS S&T announced a Phase 1 Other Transaction award to FireHUD, Inc. (commercially conducting business as SlateSafety).
S&T Awards Funds for Mental Health and Recovery
DHS S&T announced a Phase 1 Other Transaction award to Sana Health, a Denver, Colorado-based company.
S&T Announces Five Awards to Improve DHS Workforce Safety and Wellness
DHS S&T announced five awardees from the “Human Performance and Resiliency” solicitation which sought innovative technologies and methods to improve workforce safety and wellness for DHS personnel.
S&T Awards Funds for Developing Anomaly Detection Systems for Securing Soft Targets
DHS S&T announced a Phase 1 Other Transaction award to customize its commercial artificial intelligence solution and create an adaptable anomaly detection system to secure soft targets.
S&T Awards Funds for Developing Detection Algorithms for Securing Soft Targets
DHS S&T announced a Phase 1 Other Transaction award to Flux Tensor to apply algorithms that help identify motion in complex videos.
Thank Goodness for Secure Infrastructure
In celebration of Infrastructure Security Month, discover S&T initiatives safeguarding various vital systems that underpin our modern society.
Feature Article: Software Suite Will Harden Defenses for Soft Targets
S&T is continuously working to equip those within DHS dedicated to securing soft targets with enhanced detection methods.
S&T Issues Contract to Help FEMA Stabilize Community Resources in Disasters
DHS S&T announced a contract award to G&H International Services, Inc. to design, develop and implement a Community Lifeline Status System for FEMA to assist in helping emergency management organizations establish standardized and integrated systems to the already existing Community Lifeline Construct.
Ensuring our Workforce is Cyber Ready
Every day, DHS staff, along with our government and private-sector partners, are tasked with safeguarding our communities from a myriad of threats, both in the real world and online.
DHS S&T and NOAA Transition Harmonized Waterway Database to Coast Guard
DHS S&T is delivering a harmonized geospatial dataset of national waterways to all Federal agencies that comprise the U.S. Committee on the Marine Transportation System (CMTS).
DHS to Stabilize its Historic Lighthouse on Plum Island
The historic Plum Island Light Station is undergoing a project led by DHS S&T, to stabilize its structure and prevent further deterioration.
DHS S&T Transitions New Compact Baggage Screener to TSA
A new, compact version of an advanced carry-on baggage screening system developed in part by the DHS S&T, allows TSA to install advanced screening technology in smaller airports that can’t fit conventional systems.
The Time for Global Cybersecurity is Now
S&T collaborates with partners worldwide the identify, develop, and implement research and development efforts to advance our collective cybersecurity.
Feature Article: Drone Piloting Proficiency Takes Flight with Certification Course
S&T is partnering with the National Institute of Standards and Technology on test methods for evaluating first responders’ capabilities across the nation and around the world.
Students Tackle New Challenges in Fifth Hacking for Homeland Security Course
DHS S&T launched its fifth course of the Hacking for Homeland Security (H4HS) program this Fall 2022 semester.
Feature Article: The Next Generation of Explosives Trace Detection is Here
S&T is working on cutting-edge technology solutions to enhance transportation security and passenger experience.
Taking Ownership of Our Cybersecurity
S&T is kicking off Cybersecurity Awareness Month by highlighting some of the ways we’re strengthening the nation’s (and first responders’) cyber infrastructure and offering some tips for how you can "See Yourself in Cyber."
Helping Communities to Prepare for Disasters
To better prepare for natural disasters, the S&T-funded Coastal Resilience Center (CRC) is reaching out across communities especially vulnerable to natural hazards.
New Funding Opportunities Aim to Strengthen Cyber Infrastructure
The theme of this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which kicks off on October 1, is “See Yourself in Cyber”.
S&T Launches New Training Guideline for Detection Canine Teams
DHS S&T announced a new interactive training tool for handlers and trainers of explosive detection canines to upgrade their capabilities to Person-Borne Explosives Detection.
Feature Article: Strong Relationships with First Responders are an Investment in R&D
S&T continues to fulfill its mission to arm responders with cutting-edge technologies, tools, and information to allow them do their jobs safely and effectively.
DHS Releases Recommendations to Protect National Public Warning System from EMPs
DHS released a report of operational approaches to protect the National Public Warning System from an electromagnetic pulse (EMP).