FBI Breaks Ground on Innovation Center at Redstone Arsenal
The Innovation Center will include a kinetic cyber range, a virtual reality classroom, multi-purpose classrooms with enhanced audio/visual capabilities, and labs and workspaces. Keep Reading
Register for the DHS S&T LRBAA Today: Data Analytics Webinar on July 14
S&T’s Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (LRBAA) is a standing, open invitation to the scientific and technical communities to submit proposals for topics that address priority homeland security needs. Keep Reading
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NIST Awards $2.99M to Commercialize DHS S&T-Developed Interoperable Public Safety Communications System
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NIST Proposes Approach for Reducing Risk of Bias in Artificial Intelligence
In an effort to counter the often pernicious effect of biases in artificial intelligence (AI) that can damage people’s lives and public trust in AI, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is advancing an approach for identifying and managing these biases — and is requesting the public’s help in improving it. Keep Reading
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Major New Building Standard Can Map Out Tornado Threat for the First Time
The draft of the new edition features first-of-a-kind tornado hazard maps meant to guide the design of critical facilities, such as schools, fire stations and hospitals, based on their size and geographic location. Keep Reading
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DHS S&T Funds Veteran-Owned Florida Small Business to Develop Longer-Lasting Disinfectant to Fight COVID-19
Hand sanitizers and surface disinfectants have proven essential in the COVID-19 era but are also a critical means to reduce or prevent the spread of many infectious diseases. Keep Reading
DHS Awards $2M for Small Businesses to Develop Machine Learning for Detection Technologies
Integrated machine learning platforms can significantly reduce time, redundancy, cost, and improve the accuracy in detecting threats such as explosives, chemical agents, and narcotics. Keep Reading
Skyward and FAA to Test Cellular-Connected Drones
The MOA will inform regulations regarding spectrum used in the C2 link between the drone operator and drone. The MOA will also facilitate information sharing between the FAA and Skyward. Keep Reading
DARPA Awards Phase 11 Biological Threat Detection System Contract to Kromek
Kromek has been awarded a new c. $6m contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), for Phase II of its development of a biological threat detection system that senses, analyses and identifies airborne pathogens. Keep Reading
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Is it a Virus or Bacteria? New Tech Rapidly Tests for COVID-19 and More
The hope is that by the time another major biological event—be it intentional, accidental or natural—comes knocking on our door, the United States will be able to quickly triage people for their next step of medical care. Keep Reading
Energy Efficiency in Ports to Support Maritime Decarbonization
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Unifying Research: DHS S&T Hosts Virtual Whole-of-Government R&D Showcase
S&T’s strategic research partnerships are solving big problems, which are improving the economic, health, and security well-being of the country and the world. Keep Reading
Cybersecurity Researchers Develop Technology That Lures and Traps Hackers In an Artificial World
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Securing Transportation of Ammonia: Agricultural Lifeline and Future Affordable, Clean Energy Source
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Profiles in Excellence: Interview with Lisa Martin of Embrace Communications
The Strategic Partner of the Year, Lisa Martin of Embrace Communications, is a small business member of GTSC. She was selected because she too saw that COVID-19 would considerably change the way nonprofits do business and that the “in-person” event model would not be sustainable at least for 2020. Keep Reading
New DHS S&T Funding Opportunities Available for First Responder Technology R&D
S&T is seeking a partner to design new law enforcement safety gear that could be used while managing crowds, including proposed solutions for clothing, accessories and devices. Keep Reading
New U.S.-Canada Partnership Announced for Collaboration in Research and Innovation
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U.K. Launches New Collaboration Program for Tech Startups
Tech innovators which are accepted onto the program, from early-stage startups to established scaleups, will develop and pilot technology to protect the country from malicious activity, including phishing and ransomware attacks. Keep Reading