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The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) fosters the tools, technologies, and knowledge products needed to secure our nation.

View the Securing our Homeland with Science and Technology Infographic to see how S&T is helping to protect communities when disasters strike, secure cyberspace, screen for threats at ports and borders, equip first responders with next generation tools, and mobilize innovation to secure the nation.

Technology Solutions for Front-Line Operators

S&T's research and development are driven by the Department of Homeland Security's core mission areas. Our program managers, scientists, engineers,technology specialists, and subject matter experts work directly with DHS component agencies and first responders nationwide to understand their unique needs and challenges, identify capability gaps, and deliver timely and innovative technology solutions in the following DHS mission areas:
      
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                                                      Developing technology solutions to help secure the nation’s borders on land, sea, and sky, while deterring illegal trafficking of goods and people.
                                                                          
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                                                      Innovating prevention and protective strategies for the detection of chemical, biological and explosive threats.
                                                                          
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                                                      Providing solutions to problems related to natural disasters and manmade events.
                                                                          
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                                                      Investing in technologies to counter terrorist attacks and to provide threat assessments of high-consequence attack methods.
                                                                          
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                                                      Supporting the transition of advanced cybersecurity and information assurance technologies to secure the nation’s current and future cyber and critical infrastructures.
                                                                          
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                                                      Providing technical assistance and innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges faced by first responders.
                                                                          
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                                                      Working to ensure the physical security of the nation’s critical infrastructure.
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S&T conducts basic and applied research to ensure advancements in science and technology can be harnessed for cutting-edge solutions to DHS operational challenges. Our research looks to build knowledge and understanding of evolving threats, hazards and risks. Our research priorities are driven by strategic and long-term needs of the Department and Homeland Security Enterprise in topics including:

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Technology to Reduce the Impacts of Wildfires

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