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Science and Technology

Last Updated: October 30, 2014 | Site Page

Prize Competitions

DHS S&T Prize Competitions, administered under the America COMPETES Act, use crowd-sourcing to quickly find solutions to tough problems.

Last Updated: October 29, 2014 | Site Page

Technology Scouting

Technology Scouting is the process of identifying, locating, and evaluating existing or developing technologies, products, services, and emerging trends. This approach allows faster development and increases partnership opportunities and resources to assist with the development of current or future Homeland Security Enterprise (HSE) systems and needs.

Last Updated: October 23, 2014 | Site Page

Secondary Screening

The Secondary Screening Technology Development Program focuses on research, development, testing and evaluation of explosive trace detectors (ETDs).

Last Updated: October 23, 2014 | Site Page

Surface Transportation Explosive Threat Detection

Developing screening technologies to enhance security in a wide variety of surface transportation venues.

Last Updated: October 23, 2014 | Site Page

HEIDM Program

Examining the chemical and physical properties of homemade explosives to support the development of new screening technologies.

Last Updated: October 23, 2014 | Site Page

Detection Canine

Providing a central focal point for DHS detection canine research and development and test and evaluation to enhance overall detection capability.

Last Updated: October 23, 2014 | Site Page

Commercial Aircraft Vulnerability and Mitigation

Conducting analysis and live-fire tests on commercial aircraft to determine the potential for catastrophic structural failure and evaluating countermeasures.

Last Updated: September 25, 2014 | Site Page

Work with DHS Science and Technology

If your company has a concept, technology, or product that fits with a tech need for DHS, your company can potentially partner with the DHS S&T Directorate.

Last Updated: December 5, 2012 | Publication

S&T HSSTAC Meeting Minutes

S&T HSSTAC Meeting Minutes

Last Updated: October 25, 2012 | Publication

S&T HSSTAC Meeting Supportive Materials

Supporting materials for a Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee Meeting.