How to Do Business with DHS S&T

Abstract

Established by Congress in 2003 as the research and development (R&D) arm of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) focuses on providing technology solutions and knowledge products to mitigate the adverse consequences resulting from the release of chemical, biological, and agricultural threats.DHS S&T research areas include chemical and biological defense, borders and maritime security and port of entry screening, critical infrastructure and resilience, cybersecurity, explosives detection and aviation screening, first responders, unmanned aerial systems, and tests, evaluations, standards, and systems engineering. In addition, S&T partners with academic, national laboratory, and other research organizations to address specific homeland security topics and threats and funds DHS S&T Technology Centers with subject matter experts in sensors and platforms, modeling and simulation, data analytics, hazard awareness and characterization, biometrics and identity, social sciences, and interoperability and compatibility.Innovation is the driving force behind S&T’s work. Because potential solutions may exist outside the homeland security arena, S&T casts a wide, inclusive net to find and use the best technology available. During her presentation, Dr. Angela M. Ervin will outline the current work of DHS S&T and explain the process for requirements gathering for initiation of projects and programs. She will also discuss opportunities available for academia and industry to work with S&T as well as mechanisms to apply for funding.