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  • Preparing for the Unlikely

    Resources from S&T’s National Urban Security Technology Laboratory can help state, local, tribal, and territorial jurisdictions plan for and recover from radiological or nuclear incidents.

  • Developing the DHS Scientific Integrity Directive

    The Directive lays out specific DHS guidance regarding the Department’s commitment to maintaining scientific integrity and accountability across all components, including here at S&T.

  • S&T at 20: Leaders Reflect on 9/11 and the Directorate’s Origins

    Sharing word about our new commemorative podcast, where you’ll hear the story of S&T’s inception—and the days, months, and years following—from the Directorate’s former and current leaders.

  • National Preparedness Month: Class Is in Session

    As a new school year begins, we’re reminded that we never really stop learning. Throughout September, S&T will share preparedness tools and resources for communities and first responders.

  • Why We Conference and Where We’ll Be

    As I prepare to give remarks at the 2023 National Homeland Security Conference (NHSC) in Chicago this week, I can’t help but take a moment to reflect on the Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T) important mission and the role we play in the broader homeland security community.

  • Research Agenda Prepares for the Future of Science and Technology

    The new Technology Centers Research Agenda establishes a multi-year strategic framework that aligns our R&D portfolio and communicates S&T’s forward-looking investment priorities.

  • Finding Common Ground for Disaster Response

    As the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season opens, learn about an S&T collaborative tool that will help agencies conduct more effective and efficient response operations.

  • S&T’s Founding Scientists Return to Celebrate 20th Anniversary

    The architects of S&T recently came together for Impact 20: Commemorating 20 Years of S&T.

  • First to Respond, Come What May

    The 2023 First Responder Resource Group meeting offered Under Secretary Kusnezov a "boots on the ground" perspective of responders' technology priorities and how S&T can address them.

  • There’s No Business Like Small Business

    Happy National Small Business Week to all of the hardworking small businesses out there. Thank you for all that you contribute to our communities, our economy, and our homeland security.

Last Updated: 12/18/2024
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