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Academic Engagement

DHS works with the academic community - including school administrators, faculty, and students - on a range of issues. The Office of Academic Engagement (OAE) supports DHS’s mission by building, improving and leveraging relationships with the academic community.

Academic Engagement Overview

DHS works closely with the academic community on issues ranging from campus resilience to research.
Outreach

The Office of Academic Engagement (OAE) connects academic community stakeholders with relevant DHS programs and initiatives through various outreach efforts.
Engagement

OAE solicits advice and recommendations from the academic community for the DHS Secretary and senior leadership.
Resilience

OAE supports institutions of higher education and the K-12 community in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from a range of risks and threats.

Last Published Date: April 16, 2019

Academic Engagement News & Updates

Mar 10

Press Release

News Release: DHS Awards in Scientific Leadership Grants to Five Minority Serving Institutions

DHS S&T announces today the recipients of Scientific Leadership Awards who will partner with S&T-supported COE to develop Homeland Security (HS) course content and creatively engage students and faculty in research relevant to the complex challenges faced by DHS and the Homeland Security Enterprise.

Jul 6

Press Release

News Release: DHS Selects GWU to Pilot New COE in Security Technology Transition

DHS S&T announced today the selection of The George Washington University to lead a new COE that will deliver a pilot Master of Business Administration program focused on security technology transition from federal research and development to operational use.

Mar 2

Combatting Terrorism with Excellence

You may have seen the breaking news that S&T is standing up a new Center of Excellence (COE).

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