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S&T Calls for Submissions to 2022 Biometric Tech Rally
DHS S&T is calling for submissions to the 2022 Biometric Technology Rally (2022 Rally).
S&T Helps ‘Stop the Bleed’—FAST
S&T and its coalition of partners are saving lives by training students across the country in techniques to stop traumatic bleeding.
S&T Selects 2022 Summer Research Teams from Minority Serving Institutions
DHS S&T announced today the selection of 14 teams from Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) to participate in the 2022 Summer Research Team (SRT) program.
Feature Article: Small Solutions by SWAT Teams Making a Big Difference
S&T’s RAPTOR program enhances the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of our nation’s SWAT officers.
DHS Awards RAND Corporation a Five-Year Contract to Continue Operating HSOAC
DHS S&T awarded a five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to The RAND Corporation (RAND) for the continued operation of HSOAC.
DHS Signs Agreement for Cybersecurity and Public Safety with South Korea
DHS S&T signed an agreement for collaborative research, development, and foreign technical exchanges in cybersecurity and public safety solutions with the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Science and Information Communication Technology (MSIT).
Feature Article: S&T Tech Leads to Children Rescued and Traffickers Arrested
S&T has teamed up with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and others to develop the enhanced analytic platforms, tools, and capabilities required to countering human trafficking across the country and around the world.
DHS Wraps Up Jamming Exercise to Strengthen First Responder Communications
DHS S&T and CISA hosted JamX 22, an exercise to counter electronic jamming at White Sands Missile Range with federal, state, local and industry participants.
DHS S&T Seeks Information on Vehicle Extrication Tools
DHS S&T NUSTL released an RFI seeking commercially available vehicle extrication tools for emergency responders to rescue people trapped in cars.
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.