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Honoring S&T Commitment to Women-Owned Businesses
At S&T, we are proud to recognize and support the innovative spirit and ingenuity of female entrepreneurs who are leading the charge in developing groundbreaking solutions to our toughest homeland security threats.
TSA and S&T to prototype self-service screening system
TSA and DHS S&T unveiled a prototype checkpoint technology, the self-service screening system, at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, NV.
Celebrating the Women of Science and Technology
Three of our finest from S&T’s national labs share their thoughts, experiences, and advice for the next generations of women in science.
Preparing for Extreme Weather Events
Last week, S&T joined colleagues from NOAA, NASA, and the National Weather Service for an immersive extreme weather risk and preparedness workshop at the University of Oklahoma’s National Weather Center.
Feature Article: S&T Tests Cutting-Edge Counter-Drone Technology
Recent field demos brought government, academia, and industry together to evaluate innovative C-UAS systems.
Feature Article: Using a ‘Roadmap’ to Chart the Future of Maritime Security
S&T’s 10-year plan addresses current and future DHS waterway and border safety efforts.
In their own Words: S&T’s Women in Science
S&T’s women are leading the way in research and development, stakeholder engagement, communication, and technology innovation.
Feature Article: Knowledge Is Power in the Fight Against Synthetic Opioids
S&T’s Chemical Security Analysis Center highlights countermeasures to intentional opioid harm.
Building New Bridges
S&T and its counterparts from Finland commit to collaborate on shared research and development opportunities.
DHS S&T Announces Track 3 of the Remote Identity Validation Tech Demo Challenge
DHS S&T announced the launch of Track 3 of the Remote Identity Validation Technology Demonstration (RIVTD).
Feature Article: First Responders Need to Know They’ll Be Heard
S&T is teaming with small business to ensure responders can communicate with each other inside large structures.
S&T to Award Funding to Launch the ADAC-ARCTIC Center of Excellence
DHS S&T announces the selection of The University of Alaska to lead a consortium of U.S. academic institutions and other partners for the new ADAC-ARCTIC Center of Excellence (COE) for Homeland Security in the Arctic.
S&T Announces New Solicitation for Synthetic Data Generator Solutions
DHS S&T announced a new solicitation seeking solutions to generate synthetic data that models and replicates the shape and patterns of real data, while safeguarding privacy and mitigating security harms.
Feature Article: Speedier Security Screening in the Palm of the Hand
Reducing the need for airport security pat downs may soon be easier, including for passengers with limited mobility, thanks to the S&T Screening at Speed Program.
What Happens in Vegas? Science and Technology
A message to all innovators on what to expect from S&T at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show.
The Role of Science and Technology in Preparing for Future Change
Newly published papers offer a visionary look at the emerging threat landscape and opportunities on the horizon to tackle these threats head on.
Feature Article: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence is Smart for Explosive Detection
S&T is harnessing the power and possibilities of artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify dangerous compounds, like those found in explosives and narcotics.
2023 - An Investment in the Future
Highlighting how S&T’s achievements this year are building a path of continuous progress towards a more secure future.
Feature Article: Wearable Tech Mitigates First Responder Exposure to Chemical Threats
New cutting-edge sensors will help responders better protect themselves from dangerous chemicals in the field.
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.