🚨 New Fire Safety Technology Alert! 🚨 S&T is excited to announce that fire departments can now apply to test the innovative C-THRU Navigator. This helmet-mounted device, developed by Qwake Technologies, enhances situational awareness by allowing firefighters to see through dense smoke. Interested in participating? Applications are open until July 31, 2024. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VHeHdc #FireSafety #FirstResponders #Innovation #FirefightingTechnology #DHS
DHS Science and Technology Directorate
Government Administration
DC, Washington 14,355 followers
About us
The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) serves as the research and development arm of the Department of Homeland Security. We help improve security across the nation by developing innovative technology, knowledge products, methods, and solutions to address the critical needs of the Homeland Security Enterprise. A large part of our mission is finding solutions to better enable and protect the men and women charged with securing our communities and critical infrastructure, including first responders, Border Patrol agents, Transportation Security Officers, cybersecurity professionals, and more. Our responsibilities are wide-ranging, focusing on all aspects of the nation’s security to include first responders, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, community resilience, ports of entry, and chemical/biological threats. We achieve our mission by partnering with the private sector, academia, and other government organizations to develop new technology capabilities and transition them to market. Our dedicated staff embody our commitment of mobilizing innovation to secure our world. Linking to external third party websites does not constitute endorsement of products, information or services contained therein. Visit www.dhs.gov/comment-policy to view the Moderation and Comment Policy associated with S&T's use of third party social media sites.
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http://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology
External link for DHS Science and Technology Directorate
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- DC, Washington
- Type
- Government Agency
- Specialties
- Research and development, Technology transition, First responders, Cybersecurity, Borders and maritime security, Chemicals and biologics, Explosives, Standards, and Testing and evaluation
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DC, Washington, US
Employees at DHS Science and Technology Directorate
Updates
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🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 The 2024 National Homeland Security Conference is happening next week! We're thrilled to announce that S&T will be participating in this year's event at the Miami Beach Convention Center from July 23-25. Visit us at booth #401 to learn about our latest research, development, and technology solutions for emergency managers, law enforcement, and firefighters across the nation. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bVgCAS #NHSC2024 #EmergencyManagement #Firefighters #Lawenforcement
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🌟Intern Friday Spotlight! 🌟 Join us in celebrating the hard-working interns at S&T’s Office of Mission and Capability Support (MCS) and the Office of Strategy and Policy (SPO). MCS provides timely, transparent, and agile technology development support to DHS, its operational Components and the Homeland Security Enterprise. SPO oversees S&T-wide strategy development and sets strategic direction for the organization. 💡 Kristian Jensen attends Brigham Young University and is an International Relations major. 💡 Allie Ngoy attends University of North Carolina at Charlotte and is a Public Administration major. 💡 Dina Spector is attending The College of New Jersey and is majoring in Mathematics. 💡 Nicole Tomazi is attending Baruch College and is majoring in International Affairs. 💡 Steven Zimmerman is attending the Florida Institute of Technology and is majoring in Aerospace Engineering. Check out S&T’s opportunities: www.dhs.gov/st-oup #HSPowerInterns #internships
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S&T recently awarded contracts to Credence ID, Hushmesh Inc., Netis - Web3 Consulting & Development, Procivis AG, SpruceID, and Ubiqu to develop innovative technologies for digital credentials. These advancements will protect individual privacy for immigrants and travelers using digital wallets. 🌐 Anil John, Technical Director of S&T’s Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP), emphasizes the importance of secure and private credential storage and verification. "These technologies will ensure secure and proper verification while preserving privacy using global, open standards." Read more on how these developments will transform digital interactions and enhance privacy! 🔐 https://bit.ly/4dch13d #Innovation #Privacy #DigitalTransformation #HomelandSecurity
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Last week, S&T had the privilege of showcasing our cutting-edge modeling and simulation capabilities at the Capitol Hill Modeling & Simulation Expo 2024. Our team from the Modeling and Simulation Technology Center highlighted our efforts in immersive visualization, predictive threat modeling, and process modeling. We value every opportunity to meet with the legislative branch, industry, and academia to understand their needs and M&S equities. #ModelingAndSimulation #DHS #Innovation #Collaboration
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📰 In case you missed it: S&T has completed the USDA National Bio & Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas under budget! This $1.25 billion facility is a testament to effective collaboration between federal, state, and local partners. Returning $10 million in gift funds to Kansas showcases our commitment to fiscal responsibility and biosecurity. 🏛️💼 https://bit.ly/3VRAXSM #NBAF #Biosecurity
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is packing their bags for the America’s Seed Fund Road Tour Great Lakes! RSVP to meet with DHS SBIR for a one-on-one, in-person meeting to discover how your small business can get funding to help advance homeland security mission needs with innovative technologies. Stops include: • July 15: East Lansing, MI • July 16: Indianapolis, IN • July 17: Urbana-Champaign, IL • July 18: Madison, WI • July 19: Minneapolis, MN Innovators, researchers, and small tech firms are encouraged to join us to learn how you can partner with DHS to help address homeland security challenges. Check-out our “Upcoming Events” to learn more and find helpful resources to prepare for your meeting: https://go.dhs.gov/or2 #SeedTheFuture #SBIR #innovation
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🌟Intern Friday Spotlight! 🌟 Join us in celebrating more incredible interns at S&T’s Technology Centers! S&T Technology Centers are the source hub for science, engineering, and technology expertise and solutions to common problems across DHS mission spaces. The Technology Centers conduct enduring baseline research into crosscutting scientific areas to ensure that advancements in technology are harnessed for cutting- edge solutions to operational challenges and ensure that technical Subject Matter Expert capabilities are available to S&T. 💡 Clark Godinez attends Southern Methodist University and is an Electrical Engineering major. 💡 Kevin Kapadia attends University of Southern California and his research focuses on the protection of soft targets as well as measuring risk. 💡 Hunter Leary is attending Virginia Tech and is majoring in Computer Science and Applications. 💡 Dylan Tagrin is attending University of Florida and is studying semiconductor fabrication techniques. For more about S&T’s opportunities: www.dhs.gov/st-oup #HSPowerInterns #internships
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As Hurricane Beryl reached unprecedented wind speeds to become the earliest Category Five hurricane in the Atlantic basin, it stressed the need for greater emergency preparedness to mitigate the deadly impact of these storms. Dan Cotter, Executive Director of S&T’s Office of Science and Engineering, discusses the importance of understanding data trends and proactive strategies in his latest guest blog post. Discover how the EMOTR Program is enhancing our emergency management capabilities to safeguard our future. Read more: https://bit.ly/3S3phKq
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📣Wallicia Tapscott, Executive Director, OIC, and Nitin Natarajan, Deputy Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, celebrated graduates from the second cohort of the MBA Security Technology Transition (MBA STT) program, a groundbreaking DHS Center of Excellence led by the The George Washington University School of Business! Congratulations to the Class of 2024! Your hard work paves the way for future leaders in the field of homeland security. #classof2024 #graduation #MBA #homelandsecurity