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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.

Overview

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

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

Jul 23

Press Release

News Release: DHS Announces $10.5M Funding Opportunity

DHS S&T today announced a $10.5 million funding opportunity for a new DHS Center of Excellence (COE) to develop an Executive Master of Business Administration program focused on security technology transition from federal research and development to operational use.

Jun 4

Press Release

CR Program Releases New Exercise Starter Kits for IHEs

Campus Resilience Program Releases New Exercise Starter Kits for Improvised Explosive Device, Hazardous Material Release, Tornado, and Earthquake Scenarios.

May 14

Press Release

Snapshot: Vulnerability Reduction Scorecard helps cities

This planning tool enables communities to effectively reduce their vulnerabilities to hazards across their network of plans – including transportation, parks, economic development, hazard mitigation, emergency management and comprehensive land use

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