There’s one week left to register for the S&T’s Homeland Security Startup Studio (HSSS) Converge 2025 hybrid event! Don’t forget: This year, we're offering a new, exclusive networking session with the 2025 teams. Attendees in the DMV area who are interested in meeting with the cohort teams can apply during registration. Converge 2025 is otherwise a hybrid event that will be conducted simultaneously online via Zoom. Then, plan to stick around to network with the teams afterwards. Register today to secure your place at the culminating event of HSSS so you can hear pitches from this year’s finalist teams and much, much more. Join us on June 17 at 1 p.m. ET! https://lnkd.in/eMSsm4vf FedTech
DHS Science and Technology Directorate
Government Administration
DC, Washington 17,125 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
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- Government Administration
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- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- DC, Washington
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- Government Agency
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- 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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What is S&T’s Strategic Foresighting and Futures program and how will it impact the future of the homeland security enterprise, R&D, and acquisitions? Listen to the latest episode of S&T’s #TechnologicallySpeaking - “What is that Future World Gonna Look Like?” https://bit.ly/4mYunW6
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S&T and MIT Lincoln Laboratory evaluated the viability of next-generation see-through-walls Detection of Presence of Life technology on a hexapod and on a handheld prototype. Find the results: https://lnkd.in/eXEcEwXM
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On the newest episode of S&T’s #TechnologicallySpeaking podcast, we talk with our Program Manager for Air, Land, and Ports of Entry program about submersibles, drones, and high energy portals. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eBCTpRTd
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S&T, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Coast Guard recently conducted a tabletop exercise as part of the Analysis for Coastal Operational Resiliency (AnCOR) project. They ran through an entire bioagent incident response decision-making process and subsequent mitigation activities in a simulated anthrax spore release. Learn more about AnCOR and its application here: https://lnkd.in/eSM9nxTw
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Facial recognition tech has come leaps and bounds from where it started. By testing and developing guidance on how to apply lessons learned, S&T hopes to help advance other identity protecting tech. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eYQedp5E
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#TechnologicallySpeaking continues its fifth season with Saadat Laiq, Program Manager for S&T's Air, Land, and Ports of Entry program. Saadat gives us an inside look at the way S&T helps our partner agencies meet ongoing challenges at the border with new and innovative technologies. Whether it comes in by airplane, truck, or cargo ship, S&T is part of the solution. Find out more on the next episode of the award-winning official podcast of S&T. https://lnkd.in/eBCTpRTd
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May was busy at S&T. Here’s a quick recap️: ✅ S&T’s Analysis for Coastal Operational Resiliency program, a collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, helps the U.S. Coast Guard decontaminate its bases after bioagent attacks: https://lnkd.in/eSM9nxTw ✅ S&T’s program that advances bomb technician safety—Response and Defeat Operations Support—participated in an exercise that evaluates robotic platforms designed to enhance search capabilities when working with explosive ordnance and other hazardous materials. https://lnkd.in/edSrDXd5 ✅ S&T’s Acting Under Secretary visited the Southwestern border to gain a better understanding of operational challenges and the impacts of technologies supporting Border Patrol missions. She then travelled to the Northern border with Canada to discuss our collaborative efforts on the border. S&T is proud to be developing solutions and enhancing security in the homeland.
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S&T and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cooperate to help U.S. Coast Guard quickly respond after a bioagent attack via the Analysis for Coastal Operational Resiliency (AnCOR) project. As the AnCOR project comes to a close, S&T and EPA are preparing final products to help USCG members quickly return to operational status after a bioagent attack. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eSM9nxTw
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We recently attended the #SIAGovSummit in Washington, D.C. for a fireside chat with #CBP to discuss investments in automated, mobile, and remote solutions to equip security operators with critical tools and address their complex needs. S&T is excited to connect with security industry professionals and discuss how to leverage science and technology to make the homeland safer!