FINDER: The Bigger Story DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2015-07-14 | Four men trapped under as much as 10 feet of bricks, mud and other debris have been rescued in Nepal thanks to a new search-and-rescue technology developed in partnership by the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). The device called FINDER (Finding Individuals for Disaster and Emergency Response) uses microwave-radar technology to detect heartbeats of victims trapped in wreckage. Following the April 25 earthquake in Nepal, two prototype FINDER devices were deployed to support search and rescue teams in the stricken areas.FINDER can detect a human heartbeat buried beneath 30 feet of crushed materials, hidden behind 20 feet of solid concrete, and from a distance of 100 feet in open spaces. For more information about FINDER, visit http://go.usa.gov/FajC.
S&Ts Role in Advancing the Nation’s Cybersecurity DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-10-18 | Protecting the homeland from cyber threats requires innovation, collaboration, education, and cutting-edge tools and initiatives. S&T’s Cyber Analytics and Platform Capabilities Research Initiative develops and delivers technologies, trainings, and tools to empower DHS agencies, first responders and law enforcement officers, to be more prepared to mitigate and prevent future cybercrimes and cyberattacks against our nation.For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/news/2024/10/15/st-works-tirelessly-ensure-our-cybersecurityFollow S&T ➤ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
Ambassadors for Science DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-10-16 | Host Brittany Greco has a fascinating discussion with Emily Saulsgiver, Deputy Director of S&T’s International Cooperative Programs Office (ICPO), which cultivates relationships with the partners that we need to advance science and technology around the world. ICPO identifies areas of mutual interest for cooperation, fosters scientific exchanges, and works with global counterparts to address shared challenges and spark innovation. Emily also lets us in on some of the lessons she’s learned along the way about the protocols of international negotiations and the best way to get to know a new country, and she answers an existential question: if you live out of a suitcase, is it easier to pack or unpack?For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/ambassadors-scienceFollow S&T ➤ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
One Team, One Mission, One Map: The SARCOP Story (Demos) DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-10-10 | The nationally available Search and Rescue Common Operating Platform (SARCOP) was developed over a three-year period through a partnership between the DHS Science and Technology Directorate, the National Alliance for Public Safety GIS (NAPSG) Foundation, and FEMA. The groundbreaking tool dramatically increases the effectiveness and efficiencies of Search and Rescue field operations before, during, and after an emergency response operation.For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/news/2024/09/19/feature-article-sarcop-one-team-one-mission-one-mapFollow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
One Team, One Mission, One Map: The SARCOP Story (Extended Cut) DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-10-09 | The nationally available Search and Rescue Common Operating Platform (SARCOP) was developed over a three-year period through a partnership between the DHS Science and Technology Directorate, the National Alliance for Public Safety GIS (NAPSG) Foundation, and FEMA. The groundbreaking tool dramatically increases the effectiveness and efficiencies of Search and Rescue field operations before, during, and after an emergency response operation.00:00. Introduction to SARCOP00:46. Development and Redesign01:42. What is US&R?02:41. How Task Force Personnel Use SARCOP04:16. Tools for First Responders05:32. SARCOP Demos09:19 An Ongoing Partnership10:45 Closing Statements11:28 Future of SARCOPFor more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/news/2024/09/19/feature-article-sarcop-one-team-one-mission-one-mapFollow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
Doing AI Before It Was Cool DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-10-09 | During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re talking with Dr. Amy Henninger about all things artificial intelligence—including what makes AI ‘adversarial,’ deep fakes, and S&T’s related R&D. S&T Senior Advisor for Advanced Computing Dr. Amy Henninger and host Brittany Greco get us up to speed on the Directorate’s work to address adversarial artificial intelligence (AI), a new (and potent) threat that is part of the emerging AI revolution in computing. She discusses how it can appear similar to cyberattacks yet is fundamentally different. She also offers her definition of AI—one that you may not have heard before. If you’ve wondered about deep fakes, phishing scams on steroids, and the broader social implications of not knowing what you can trust, give this episode a listen.For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/doing-ai-it-was-coolFollow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
Energy that Blasts and Destroys DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-10-02 | In this episode, Technologically Speaking host Deepak Saini sits down with Program Manager Brent Talbot to talk about the science behind electromagnetic pulses, known as EMPs, and geomagnetic disturbances. He lifts the lid on the work S&T is doing to think through ways to protect against these energy waves that can knock out the electricity and render mobile devices inoperable. Hear how his background in signals intelligence and a love for solving puzzles led him down a path to S&T, where he works every day to anticipate the next big thing in technology to protect the homeland from emerging threats. For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/energy-blasts-and-destroysFollow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
Detect Anything That’s Coming into the Country DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-09-25 | In this episode, host Dee Saini chats with S&T Biometrics Program Manager and Ports of Entry Project Manager John Clemmensen about how Multi-Energy Portals (MEP) are securing our borders. John discusses how these cargo scanners work and what they detect—everything from narcotics to queso (yes, you read that correctly). He and Dee also touch on S&T’s support for U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) mission, reasons why CBP needed this technology, and some recent MEP successes. John also dives into his stints at the Department of Defense and CBP before coming to S&T and being a die-hard Philly sports fan.For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/detect-anything-thats-coming-countryFollow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
One Team, One Mission, One Map: The SARCOP Story DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-09-18 | The nationally available Search and Rescue Common Operating Platform (SARCOP) was developed over a three-year period through a partnership between the DHS Science and Technology Directorate, the National Alliance for Public Safety GIS (NAPSG) Foundation, and FEMA. The groundbreaking tool dramatically increases the effectiveness and efficiencies of Search and Rescue field operations before, during, and after an emergency response operation.For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/news/2024/09/19/feature-article-sarcop-one-team-one-mission-one-mapFollow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
The Right Way to Go About Working with Startups DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-09-18 | Technologically Speaking host Deepak Saini sits down with Silicon Valley Innovation Program Managing Director Melissa Oh to discuss the unique ways S&T engages with the startup community, the vision behind driving innovation in the private sector to benefit the nation’s security, and how being positioned inside Silicon Valley enables her to bridge the private-public sector divide. Hear how Melissa’s career journey was marked by 9/11 and how some of the innovative technologies SVIP is working on directly support the needs of DHS components. Most importantly, learn how SVIP is serving as a model of excellence for other government agencies to create an entry point for startups that might not otherwise consider working with government.For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/right-way-go-about-working-startupsFollow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
Mapping 20 Years of Nationwide Growth for S&Ts Centers of Excellence DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-09-09 | DHS S&T celebrates the Centers of Excellence's 20th anniversary through an animated look back at their expanded reach and progress.Learn more about the anniversary: dhs.gov/science-and-technology/news/2024/09/09/20-years-academic-excellenceDiscover more about the Centers of Excellence: dhs.gov/science-and-technology/centers-excellence
About S&T 2024 DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-09-05 | At S&T, we do the science that strengthens our nation's security and deliver technology solutions to address current and emerging threats. Private sector partners are key to our lifecycle of innovation - join our mission.
New Tech EMPOWERs First Responders Ahead of Severe Weather Events DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-09-05 | Read the corresponding article: dhs.gov/science-and-technology/news/2024/06/17/empowering-first-responders-prepare-severe-weather-eventsAdditional footage provided by the University of Albany (UAlbany) Communications and Marketing team.
Deconstructing SBIR: But Wait There’s More! DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-09-05 | In June 2024, S&T hosted the Deconstructing SBIR “But Wait There’s More!” webinar. During the event, viewers heard from the newest member of the DHS SBIR team, Outreach Manager Connie Benesh, who spoke about her role and the ways in which the DHS SBIR program is engaging new and innovative small businesses to promote awareness of the program, resources for small businesses, and goals for the future. This webinar included a fireside chat on DHS SBIR’s Phase 0 with Dr. Jenny Servo, the founder and president of Dawnbreaker.For more information about SBIR, visit: dhs.gov/science-and-technology/sbir
Get Back Up and Continue On DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-09-04 | Just in time for National Preparedness Month, S&T Community and Infrastructure Resilience lead Ron Langhelm joins host Dee Saini to chat about the work S&T is doing to ensure communities are prepared for natural and manmade disasters. S&T is not only delivering the tools and technology they need to respond to and recover from catastrophic events, but we’re also helping them understand where critical infrastructure may be vulnerable and how to bolster it. Along the way, Ron talks about his long career in emergency management and his many brushes with history, including 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina.For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/get-back-and-continueFollow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
Its a Global Problem DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-08-28 | The Technologically Speaking Podcast sits down with Lindsay Gabbert, a microbiologist at the S&T Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC). Lindsay and her colleagues at PIADC are on the front lines keeping dangerous animal diseases at bay and away from our farms. She talks about what the greatest threats are and what S&T and PIADC are doing to thwart them. She also shares anecdotes about her time working at PIADC, one of the most interesting and unique labs in the United States, nestled on a small and historic island in the Long Island Sound.For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/its-global-problemFollow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
Theyre All Chemicals DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-08-21 | S&T Senior Science Advisor Dr. Laura Parker joins Technologically Speaking’s Brittany Greco for an insightful interview on the science behind explosives detection, the way the technology is used at the airport, and potential advancements for the future that will make the screening process easier. She explains how a career in explosives equipped her with the expertise in chemical detection necessary to help address the fentanyl problem and the scientific nexus between explosives and fentanyl detection.For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/theyre-all-chemicalsFollow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
Telling Our Impact, Telling Our Story DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-08-14 | In this episode, host Brittany Greco sits down with Julie Brewer, S&T’s Deputy Under Secretary for Science and Technology, to discuss all things S&T. During the conversation, Julie talks about S&T’s efforts to support the first responder community, discusses the organization’s new frontier campaigns, and goes over S&T’s mission and how the Directorate is able to accomplish it. Julie also shares her unique career journey through S&T, talks about her first project building the National Bio and Agro Defense building – a $1.2 billion facility in Manhattan, Kansas, and shares why she decided to pursue management and which leadership style resonates with her most.For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/telling-our-impact-telling-our-story Follow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
Where the Literal Hot Spots Are DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-08-07 | Join the kick-off event as S&T and our partners at the U.S. Fire Administration and across Hawai’i announce a new round of beta testing for wildfire sensors. These devices can detect smoke and use artificial intelligence to distinguish between normal activities (such as barbeques) and smoldering fires, automatically alerting officials to give them more time to coordinate response or evacuation efforts. Hear from leaders across federal, state and local levels as they outline the important role these wildfire sensors will play in protecting Maui and communities across the Hawaiian Islands from future tragedies like the 2023 Lahaina fires. Guests include S&T Under Secretary Dr. Dimitri Kusnezov, U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, Hawai’i Governor Josh Green, Maui County Fire Chief Brad Ventura, Chief of Planning and Operation for the Hawaii Office of Homeland Security Jimmy Collins, S&T Program Manager Ron Langhelm, and N5 Sensors Chief Revenue Officer Deborah Deininger.For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/where-literal-hot-spots-areFollow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
SVIP Demo Week 2024 – CredenceID DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-08-02 | CredenceID presenting Digital ID Acceptance for DHS at SVIP Demo Week 2024
SVIP Demo Week 2024 Day 2 Keynote by Jody Hardin DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-07-31 | Jody Hardin, Executive Director, Innovation and Strategy Directorate Office of Field Operations U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), gives the SVIP Demo Week 2024 Day 2 Keynote address.
SVIP Demo Week 2024 Day 1 Keynote by RADM Christopher A. Bartz DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-07-31 | RADM Christopher A. Bartz, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) U.S. Department of Homeland Security, gives the SVIP Demo Week 2024 Day 1 Keynote address.
SVIP Demo Week 2024 Welcome – Day 2 DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-07-31 | Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) Managing Director Melissa Oh gives the Demo Week 2024 Day 2 Welcome and Opening Remarks.
VIP Demo Week 2024 Welcome – Day 1 DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-07-31 | Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) Managing Director Melissa Oh gives the Demo Week 2024 Day 1 Welcome and Opening Remarks.
Maritime and Immigration Security Solutions Division DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-07-02 | This division includes four key programs that help the Science and Technology Directorate achieve its mission of safeguarding the nation. The Maritime & Immigration Security Solutions division’s mission is to safeguard our borders, enhance law enforcement capabilities, disrupt the flow of fentanyl into the homeland, and improve immigration services. This Impact video discusses the key capabilities each program provides to achieve a safer America through advances in research, development, and innovation.Learn more: dhs.gov/science-and-technology/office-mission-and-capability-support
A Little More Sophisticated Technology DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-06-18 | In this Tech Speak minisode, we recorded live in Indianapolis, where S&T, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) deployed the DETER hostile vehicle mitigation barrier at this year’s Indy 500 race. DETER (Deployable Expedient Traffic Entry Regulator) is a portable vehicle barrier capable of withstanding a box truck moving at 30 miles per hour. It can also be lowered in a matter of seconds to allow emergency or official vehicles to pass through. Hear from S&T’s Ali Fadel and ERDC’s August Johnson about the need for this type of technology and what’s next.For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/little-more-sophisticated-technologyFollow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
Battery-Powered Rescue Tools for Vehicle Extrication Assessment Report DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-05-30 | Emergency response personnel use extrication tools to cut, spread, and pull sections of vehicle body structures to create space for accessing and removing a person who is trapped and may be injured following an accident. The National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) manages the Systems Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) program which conducted an operationally-oriented assessment of six commercial, off-the-shelf extrication tools based on recommendations derived at a focus group of emergency responders. This video summarizes results from the assessment and the responders’ feedback on each product’s overall capabilities and limitations. Please visit tdhs.gov/science-and-technology/saver/st-battery-powered-rescue-tools-vehicle-extrication for more information.
S&T officially launched ADAC-ARCTIC, our newest Center of Excellence (COE) DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-04-29 | Under Secretary for Science and Technology Dr. Dimitri Kusnezov, had the distinct honor of officially launching S&T’s new Center of Excellence, The Arctic Domain Awareness Center – Addressing Rapid Changes through Technology, Innovation, and Collaboration (ADAC-ARCTIC). Faculty and staff from the University of Alaska Anchorage joined Dr. Kusnezov in this ribbon, or rather ice-cutting, ceremony in Anchorage, AK.
300 People Per Hour Per Lane DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-04-24 | Could the future of the airport security line function like the self-checkout process at your local grocery store? Join host John Verrico and DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Screening at Speed Program Manager Dr. John Fortune as they explore the future of passenger screening. Dr. Fortune and his team are working to improve the traveler experience during this vital process, and you won’t want to miss the discussions about new technologies in development that could make it happen. While this work is not without its challenges, Dr. Fortune and his team are optimistic about the impact they could have on a growing traveling public. For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/300-people-hour-lane Follow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
Without Question, This Technology Will Save Lives DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-04-22 | If you’ve heard that familiar emergency alert sound blaring from your phone, you already know a little bit about what’s in store in this episode. Wireless Emergency Alerts are already helping keep people safe from nearby fires and floods; now, S&T is working to pair them with cutting-edge sensors to deliver warnings not just via mobile phones, but also through vehicles’ infotainment centers. We’re bringing you behind the scenes as S&T and FEMA tested the sensors and alerting capabilities this summer at a live demonstration of the Wildland Urban Interface Integration Model in Stafford, Virginia. More than 100 million people live within the wildland urban interface space and are at risk of wildfire—a stat that not many people know. Learn how these alerts are keeping you safe with S&T program manager Norman Speicher; Virginia Department of Emergency Management State Coordinator Shawn Talmadge; and Antwane Johnson, Director, Integrated Public Alert and Warning Systems. For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/without-question-technology-will-save-lives Follow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
A Fairly Straightforward Security Screening DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-04-17 | In this episode of Tech Speak, our podcast team travels to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, as S&T, the Transportation Security Administration, and regional partners introduce a new cutting-edge self-service screening technology to the media. Listen as former Season 2 guest, Dr. John Fortune, and the Transportation Security Administration’s Christina Peach and Karen Burke talk about how the Screening at Speed Program team is working to change the airport screening experience for the traveling public and transportation security officers.For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/fairly-straightforward-security-screeningFollow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
SVIP & CISA: Enhancing Software Security with SBOMs DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-04-16 | A Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) plays a critical role in software supply chain management. It acts as a component inventory list and provides insight into software supply chains, enhancing and strengthening security. The Silicon Valley Innovation Program (SVIP) has teamed up with the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to enable the use of SBOMs through the development of tools that can easily translate between formats and integrate SBOMs with vulnerability detection capabilities.
Learn, Grow, Advocate for Yourself DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-04-01 | In our special Women’s History Month Tech Speak minisode, S&T Deputy Under Secretary for Science and Technology Julie Brewer and Season 3 guests, LaTasha Thompson and Brannan Villee, offer advice, give their perspectives on science and technology, and talk about how their careers in STEM took off. For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/learn-grow-advocate-yourself Follow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
Almost Like You’re Watching a Video Game DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-04-01 | C-THRU is a real-time, indoor visualization system that enhances firefighters’ situational awareness in low visibility environments. The technology is an augmented reality heads-up display that attaches to a standard helmet and makes it possible to “see through” dark, dense smoke. S&T and industry partner Qwake Technologies recently field-tested C-THRU with members of the fire service at the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department at the end of August—learn more about this exciting technology and find out what the firefighters had to say about it. For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/almost-youre-watching-video-game Follow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
Teaching Machines to Detect Explosives DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-04-01 | The Developmental Test and Evaluation Alarm Resolution team at the Transportation Security Laboratory is using machine learning to verify the effectiveness of newly developed explosives detection solutions. This allows new and improved detection systems to be validated and certified more quickly and efficiently, with the goal of providing safety and security at checkpoints. For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/teaching-machines-detect-explosives Follow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
Invest In an A+ Team DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-04-01 | Small businesses, particularly startups, provide a wealth of ingenuity and innovation when it comes to developing emerging technologies. Harnessing this is the powerful idea behind S&T’s Silicon Valley Innovation Program (dhs.gov/science-and-technology/svip), which hosted a Demo Week this spring with 30 startups, venture capitalists, and operational agencies in attendance. In this episode, join us as we talk with startups on the Tech Expo floor at the event—hear about the early days of the program and how these industry partners found success pursuing a nontraditional approach. Government officials and startups agree that tapping into this source of technology development yields major benefits for the greater homeland security enterprise. For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/invest-team Follow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
Bring the Best You Have, Innovate and Push DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-04-01 | In this Tech Speak mini episode, listen to the keynote address S&T Under Secretary Dr. Dimitri Kusnezov delivered at the July 6 commencement ceremony for the Master of Business Administration in Security Technology Transition program at George Washington University, an S&T Center of Excellence. Dr. Kusnezov addressed 26 mid-career federal employees, who not only were the first to complete the program but did it during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen as Dr. Kusnezov honors the graduates’ accomplishments and congratulates them on their monumental achievements. For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/bring-best-you-have-innovate-and-push Follow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
Hydrogen Is How and Hydrogen Is Now DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-04-01 | H2Rescue is a first-of-its-kind hydrogen fuel cell/battery hybrid vehicle and it’s an emergency truck like no other—a zero emission, self-propelled electric generator that may just be the future of disaster response. This project is a collaboration between the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE), Federal Emergency Management Agency, industry partner Accelera by Cummins Inc., and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. S&T Under Secretary Dr. Dimitri Kusnezov, DOE Deputy Secretary David Turk, S&T Community and Infrastructure Resilience Program Manager Ron Langhelm, and others joined the team behind the innovation in Washington, DC, to showcase H2Rescue—and we were there to get up close and personal with this impressive prototype. For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/hydrogen-how-and-hydrogen-now Follow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
Providing the Best Information to Save Lives DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-04-01 | In this Tech Speak mini episode, Dr. Sarah Bereznicki from S&T’s Chemical Security Analysis Center (CSAC) discusses how the lab worked to secure both indoor and outdoor events during the week leading up to Super Bowl LVII. Listen as Dr. Bereznicki explains how her team used a predictive modeling tool to secure the event, walks through how the tool was developed, and discusses her team’s future plans. Dr. Bereznicki also runs through CSAC’s playbook and addresses a common assumption. For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/providing-best-information-save-lives Follow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
And the Rest is History DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-04-01 | This week on Tech Speak, hear from five remarkable women in science at S&T, each with their own unique perspective and a shared passion for homeland security. The women share advice, their career paths, and anecdotes about their experience in making our nation safer. Their expertise spans food defense, resources for bomb squads, combatting child exploitation, the future of quantum, and preparing for a radiological or nuclear event. We are proud to have Jessica Cox, Ann Cox, Byung Hee Kim, Patty Wolfhope, and Orly Amir on our team and honored to highlight them for Women’s History Month! For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/and-rest-history Follow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
With Data Standards, You Know Exactly What to Expect DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-04-01 | This week on Tech Speak, we sit down with S&T program manager Norman Speicher to discuss the urgent need for interoperability standards in response to the increasing effects of climate change—think floods or wildfires. Much of the response and recovery information that is gathered by flood sensors, wildfire sensors, and local agencies exists in unique and proprietary formats. Interoperability standards would allow these large amounts of data (that are already being collected) to be combined and shared, creating a clearer picture to prevent, plan for, and respond to emergencies. Tune in to hear Norman talk us through what happens when data can’t be shared, as well as S&T’s collaboration with the Open Geospatial Consortium, which helps ensure that it can be in the future. For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/data-standards-you-know-exactly-what-expect Follow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
Shot Detected DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-04-01 | This mini episode takes us to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey as S&T and its National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) field test a promising new gunshot detection system with law enforcement. Direct responder feedback is critical to S&T’s research and development process, ensuring that the final technology is something that not only meets their operational needs but ultimately keeps our communities and citizens safe. Hear S&T’s Anthony Caracciolo, NUSTL’s Brenda Velasco-Lopez, Chief Deputy Nicholas Lennie of the Story County (Iowa) Sheriff’s Department, and Wilhelm Thomas and Rick Carroll of the New York City Police Department’s Counterterrorism Division talk about how this system differs from existing gunshot detection technologies, and how it will help to shave minutes off response time. For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/shot-detected Follow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
One Step Ahead of the Bad Guys DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-04-01 | This Tech Speak mini episode takes you inside the recent National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) Urban Operational Experimentation (OpEx) event held in New York City in July 2022. Hear from NUSTL Director Alice Hong and Test Lead Bhargav Patel about why S&T hosts the event and why it is so critical to engage industry in first responder R&D. You’ll also hear from two responders directly: Chief Kevin McNamara of the New York City Fire Department shares how drones help him and his fellow firefighters tackle challenges they face in the field, and Officer Jason Rubenstein of the New York City Police Department discusses the importance of hands-on vetting of new technologies. For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/one-step-ahead-bad-guys Follow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
It’s Fair, It’s Open, and It’s Kind of Welcomed with Both Arms DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-04-01 | This Tech Speak mini episode brings you to the Maryland State Police Training Academy for a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the “Advanced Open/Obstructed Test Proctor Course for Evaluating Drone Capabilities and Remote Pilot Proficiency.” This training is based on standardized test methods developed by S&T and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The course consists of inexpensive materials, such as plastic buckets arranged in an easily replicable setup, enabling the consistent certification of drone pilots across various response agencies. Listen now to hear S&T Program Manager Kai-Dee Chu along with colleagues from NIST, U.S. Secret Service, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, and Maryland State Police discuss measurement science, testing best practices, and how ingenious courses like this one help make us all safer. For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/its-fair-its-open-and-its-kind-welcomed-both-arms Follow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
Understanding What Responders Need DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-04-01 | On this episode of Tech Speak, join S&T in Harbison State Forest, South Carolina, as we test a newly designed respirator tailored to help wildland firefighters breathe easier. These firefighters must travel light and work long days in remote conditions with little to no respiratory protection. They not only battle smoke, dust and flames, but also the hazardous respiratory risks that can come with it. Tune in to hear program manager Kimberli Jones-Holt explain how responder feedback helped shape the latest prototype of the Wildland Firefighter Respirator. And hear insights from test director Hasan Shahid from the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory as he walks through the test and evaluation exercise of this tech that will make a difference on the fire line.For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/understanding-what-responders-need Follow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
Try It on a Real Bomb DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-04-01 | This Tech Speak mini episode offers a front row seat to a tech demonstration of counter-improvised explosive device (IED) technologies. Travel to the Charlie Demolition Range at Marine Corps Base Quantico and follow along as S&T’s Research and Prototyping for IED Defeat (RAPID) program has a blast partnering up with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). RAPID Program Manager Bill Stout was there along with FBI Supervisory Special Agent Dr. Ian Vabnick and numerous bomb squad technicians to see national security research and development in action. Listen now to discover what makes this program unique and why it’s so important.For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/try-it-real-bomb Follow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
Processing Groups of People is the New Challenge DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-04-01 | This Tech Speak mini episode gives you a unique inside perspective on our 2022 Biometrics Tech Rally. Listen as Arun Vemury, program manager in the Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T) Biometrics and Identity Technology Center, explains what a ‘Tech Rally’ is, the challenges being addressed by the Rally, and the focus of this year’s event. Arun also gives a demonstration of the facial recognition technology being tested at the event and walks you through how it works. For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/processing-groups-people-new-challenge Follow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
All Hazards Focused DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-04-01 | This Tech Speak mini episode lets you know exactly what the First Responder Resource Group (FRRG) is with a refresher from Paul McDonagh, former Seattle Assistant Police Chief and current S&T First Responder Portfolio Manager. You’ll discover why it’s so important to S&T innovation priorities and how it influences the research and development process. You’ll also hear directly from current FRRG members Steve Vandewalle, a helicopter rescue medic with the San Diego Fire Department; Jay Hagen, Chief of the Bellevue, Washington, Fire Department; and Rodney Reed of the Harris County, Texas, Fire Marshal's Office as they share their personal perspectives and highlight the recently released Project Responder 6 Report. For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/all-hazards-focused Follow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
It’s Brownfield, Not Greenfield DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-04-01 | In this episode, host John Verrico sits down with identity technologies expert Jon Prisby of the DHS Science and Technology Directorate's (S&T) Biometric and Identity Technology Center. Jon touches on the future of digital credentials and discusses how biometrics may influence deep fakes. You’ll hear about the role digital credentials play in our daily lives, learn about how mobile driver’s licenses (a future digital credential) work, and discover why biometrics can be both the solution to deep fakes and also part of the problem. Also: find out why the title’s real estate analogy is used to describe the digital identity space. For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/its-brownfield-not-greenfield Follow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
The Increasing Pace of Disasters DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-04-01 | In this episode, host John Verrico is joined by Dan Cotter, executive director of the DHS Science and Technology Directorate's (S&T) Office of Science and Engineering and DHS Scientific Integrity Officer, for a wide-ranging discussion of the complex world of emergency management. Learn how a hydrology major wound up helping ensure government research is free of political interference and discover some of the many S&T efforts to enhance preparedness for individual citizens and their families, state and local first responders, and the nation. For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/increasing-pace-disasters Follow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
Science Is Messy DHS Science and Technology Directorate 2024-04-01 | Host John Verrico sits down with Dr. Nick Bergman, director of the DHS Science and Technology Directorate's (S&T) National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC). Dr. Bergman is a bit of a germaphobe, but it’s hard not to be when you run a Biosecurity Level 4 lab that studies pathogens for which no vaccine or treatment exists. Hear an insider’s perspective of the COVID pandemic, find out how NBACC regularly helps the FBI, and meet a guy living a “pretty typical life” of helping save us all from superbugs. For more information ➤ dhs.gov/science-and-technology/science-messy Follow S&T LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/dhsscitech Facebook: facebook.com/dhsscitech Instagram: instagram.com/dhsscitech X (Twitter): twitter.com/dhsscitech Web: dhs.gov/science-and-technology
