Latest News from: Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

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Released: 27-Jul-2021 8:55 AM EDT
Saving Lives (and Breath) on the Wildland Fire Line
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is dedicated to protecting these selfless men and women as they work to protect our communities.

Released: 26-Jul-2021 12:40 PM EDT
DHS S&T Launches Series 3 of Virtual Whole-of-Government R&D Showcase
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

This unique four-part series highlights how S&T and its partners across government are mobilizing research and development (R&D) teams to reduce risks from natural and human-induced disasters; accelerating breakthrough discoveries; and helping the nation prepare against future threats and unknowns.

Released: 20-Jul-2021 10:15 AM EDT
As Drone Popularity and Potential Risk Soars, So Too Does S&T Preparedness
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

The popularity of sUAS, or drones, has grown as the cost has become more affordable. Their nefarious capabilities continue to increase, as well. They can attain high speeds and move in three dimensions with the potential to carry dangerous payloads, smuggle contraband, and conduct illicit surveillance.

Released: 19-Jul-2021 5:05 PM EDT
DHS Awards $2M to Small Business to Develop Handheld Advanced Detection Imaging Technology
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

The DHS SBIR Program awarded nearly $2 million in funding to two small businesses to develop an advanced, affordable, and compact handheld passenger screening device to help secure aviation against evolving threats.

Released: 16-Jul-2021 3:20 PM EDT
DHS S&T Seeks Blast Resistant Trash Receptacles for Market Survey Analysis
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T issued a RFI on commercially available Blast Resistant Trash Receptacles (BRTRs) to be included in a market survey conducted by S&T’s NUSTL in New York.

Released: 15-Jul-2021 2:20 PM EDT
DHS S&T Partnership Brings Next-Generation Incident Command System to a Wider Response Community
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T is joining forces with the non-profit Beacon NGO to advance open source software capabilities for public safety.

Released: 14-Jul-2021 2:55 PM EDT
DHS S&T Tests Innovative Autonomous Surface and Underwater Ocean Surveillance Technology
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T is evaluating innovative ocean surveillance technology to support USCG's mission of protecting maritime border shoreline, waterways, seaports, and other commercially navigable waters.

Released: 13-Jul-2021 11:25 AM EDT
Delivering Clean Power to Disaster Scenes, Without Compromise
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

The H2Rescue is an innovative new truck that can bring power to a disaster scene, with zero emissions.

Released: 8-Jul-2021 10:30 AM EDT
DHS Announces Results of 2020 Privacy Technology Demonstration
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T hosted a first-of-its-kind event to understand the product landscape of technologies that can assist in protecting the privacy of individuals appearing in photos and videos.

Released: 7-Jul-2021 12:15 PM EDT
DHS Awards Nearly $1M to Small Business to Secure NG9-1-1 Multimedia Content
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS SBIR Program recently awarded $997,526.67 to San Antonio, Texas-based SecureLogix to secure responders data against increased cyber threats.

Released: 2-Jul-2021 2:40 PM EDT
DHS Seeks Technology Information from Other Federal Agencies SBIR/STTRs Initiatives
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS SBIR Program is seeking information in three topic areas to support DHS Component technology needs.

Released: 30-Jun-2021 11:15 AM EDT
DHS S&T Transitions Resilient PNT Conformance Framework to IEEE for Standards Development
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T transitioned the Resilient Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Conformance Framework to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers to further refine into international industry standards.

Released: 29-Jun-2021 12:55 PM EDT
NYC Subway Sensors Could Provide Early Warning for Potential Chemical and Biological Threats
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS works tirelessly with its public transportation partners to help make transit systems safer while maintaining their efficiency.

Released: 28-Jun-2021 11:05 AM EDT
NIST Awards $2.99M to Commercialize DHS S&T-Developed Interoperable Public Safety Communications System
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

NIST awarded $2,988,950 in a new round of funding for new interoperable communication systems for public safety through its SBIR program, Catalyst Communications Technologies of Forest, Virginia, was provided this Phase III award for commercialization of its interoperable communications solution.

Released: 25-Jun-2021 3:50 PM EDT
DHS Awards $2M for Small Businesses to Develop Machine Learning for Detection Technologies
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS SBIR Program recently awarded funding to two small businesses to develop non-contact, inexpensive machine learning training and classification technologies.

Released: 25-Jun-2021 3:15 PM EDT
DHS S&T Funds Veteran-Owned Florida Small Business to Develop Longer-Lasting Disinfectant to Fight COVID-19
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T's SVIP has awarded $105,877 in Phase 1 funding for Bloodstone Division, LLC’s development of an anti-viral disinfectant under the SVIP Emerging Needs: COVID-19 Response & Future Mitigation solicitation.

Released: 24-Jun-2021 3:05 PM EDT
Is it a Virus or Bacteria? New Tech Rapidly Tests for COVID-19 and More
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

S&T is preparing for future outbreaks/pandemics by investing in a new tech that can quickly discriminate between bacterial and viral infections so that the U.S. can triage patients and plan a response without delay.

   
Released: 21-Jun-2021 3:05 PM EDT
Unifying Research: DHS S&T Hosts Virtual Whole-of-Government R&D Showcase
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T is convening U.S. government research organizations for the Virtual Whole-of-Government R&D Showcase, a unique four-part virtual content series that kicks off today and will run through August.

Released: 17-Jun-2021 9:35 AM EDT
Securing Transportation of Ammonia—Agricultural Lifeline and Future Affordable, Clean Energy Source
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

S&T is studying how anhydrous ammonia behaves during a potential leak or spill, whether accidental or intentional, in order to inform planning efforts in communities across the nation.

Released: 15-Jun-2021 10:35 AM EDT
New S&T Funding Opportunities Available for First Responder Technology R&D
Homeland Security's Science And Technology Directorate

DHS S&T is seeking white papers from industry, academia, laboratories, and the innovation community for research and development into 10 new first responder technology funding opportunities.



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