Science And Technology Directorate
Recent News About Science And Technology Directorate
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News Release: DHS Completes Construction, Commissioning of National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility
—The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has completed the construction and commissioning of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas. NBAF is the first U.S. laboratory with biosafety level-4 containment, capable of housing large livestock animals; and one of only a few facilities in the world with these capabilities
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Finding Common Ground for Disaster Response
Sustained rains and flooding in California, tornado outbreaks in the Midwest and southern states, wildfires across several U.S. regions—the first half of the year has been a wild ride for weather.
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News Release: DHS S&T Concludes Testing for Carbon-Free H2@Rescue Vehicle for Disaster Preparedness
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced the completion of a series of tests and demonstrations for the H2@Rescue Emergency Relief Truck. The H2@Rescue Truck is a first-of-its-kind hydrogen fuel cell/battery hybrid vehicle that can be driven to disaster recovery sites to provide on-site power for up to 72 hours without refueling. S&T, along with the Department of Energy, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Accelera by Cummins Inc. funded the design and creation of the emergency vehicle.
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S&T’s Founding Scientists Return to Celebrate 20th Anniversary
Ten months following the catastrophic 9/11 attacks, nine scientists and one support staff left their homes, families, and jobs to relocate to Washington, DC. Tapped by the White House through the Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories for their scientific talent, their task was to help create the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and stand up its Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) in the Transition Planning Office (TPO).
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DHS S&T Announces Track 2 of the Remote Identity Validation Tech Demo Challenge
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announces the launch of Track 2 of the Remote Identity Validation Technology Demonstration (RIVTD)
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First to Respond, Come What May
First to Respond, Come What May
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Putting Our Heads Together for Firefighter Safety
We expect a lot from firefighters. Time and again, they rise to the challenge: meeting communities’ growing needs, expecting the unexpected, and adapting in real time—often under extreme pressure
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DHS S&T Partners with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory to Improve Capabilities of Portable Drug Detection Systems
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is working with vendors and manufacturers of portable drug detectors to improve their ability to identify different narcotics, like fentanyl.
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HS S&T Forms New Startup Cohort to Strengthen Software Supply Chain Visibility Tools
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced seven awardees from the “Software Supply Chain Visibility Tools” topic call which sought innovative technologies to provide software bill of materials (SBOMs) based capabilities for stakeholders within the enterprise, system administrator, and software development communities
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Feature Article: Reimagining Gunshot Detection for Enhanced Community Safety
New portable system employs two methods of detection for increased accuracy and reduced false positives.
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DHS S&T Technologically Speaking Podcast Receives Prestigious Government Communications Award
Technologically Speaking, a podcast from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), was recognized by the National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) this week with a Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Award of Excellence in podcasting.
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DHS S&T Announces $45M Funding Opportunity for New Center of Excellence for Homeland Security in the Arctic
Accredited United States colleges and universities are invited to submit proposals to lead the new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center of Excellence (COE) for Homeland Security in the Arctic (HSA). The DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced a funding opportunity to lead the new Center for up to 10 years and a total of $45 million through a cooperative agreement.
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News Release: DHS S&T Seeks to Test Innovative Technologies to Counter “Dark” Small, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Swarms
News Release: DHS S&T Seeks to Test Innovative Technologies to Counter “Dark” Small, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Swarms
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DHS S&T SVIP Showcases Technology Designed to Solve National Security Needs
DHS S&T SVIP Showcases Technology Designed to Solve National Security Needs
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TSA to host hiring event for Transportation Security Officers at Gerald R. Ford International Airport
TSA to host hiring event for Transportation Security Officers at Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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DHS S&T Awards Funds to London Startup Developing Genuine Presence Assurance Technology for Remote Traveler Verification
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) issued a Phase 5 award of $749,900 to iProov Limited, a startup based in London, United Kingdom
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Channeling NEXTGEN TV so Responders Can Answer the Call
Imagine the unthinkable: a natural disaster strikes, vehicles collide on a snowy highway, a 5-alarm fire blazes through the night.
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DHS And Republic of Korea Sign Joint Statement to Advance Mutual Digitalization Goals
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) signed a Joint Statement of Intent (JSoI) for collaborative research, development and foreign technical exchanges with the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Science and Information Communication Technology (MSIT).
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It’s Time to Talk about Food and Agriculture Security
When large scale threats affect food and agriculture supplies, they become matters of national security. Many different threats to our food and agriculture sector exist, and any disruption to the supply chain can cause shortages at your local grocery store and limit the availability of food. Diseases affecting U.S. livestock can affect meat supply and the ability to export food products, a major source of income for farmers. Outbreaks of wheat rust, a devastating plant fungal disease, have ruined global harvests of crops, which millions depend on for sustenance and income
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DHS and Republic of Korea Sign Agreement for Homeland Security Research and Development
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and the Republic of Korea’s (ROK) Ministry of National Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focused on enhancing domestic security capabilities through the exchange of information and applications of emerging technologies.