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            Discover how S&T is investing in research critical to the future of the Arctic with ADAC-ARCTIC, a DHS Center of Excellence led by the University of Alaska Anchorage.
      
                               
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            The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Office of University Programs (OUP) streamlines access to the expertise of the nation’s colleges and universities by providing innovative research, development and education to address pressing homeland security needs.
      
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              Scientist looking through a microscope**Undergraduate and graduate Students** -The Homeland Security Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research (HS-POWER)program aims to promote long-term relationships between students, researchers, DHS personnel, and research facilities to develop a diverse, educated, and skilled pool of STEM professionals. The program provides undergraduate and graduate students paid opportunities to participate in quality homeland security-related research experiences.
	**Undergraduate and graduate students and early-career faculty** - The Summer Research Teams (SRT) program places MSI teams made up of early-career faculty, undergraduate and graduate students for ten weeks to conduct full-time collaborative research at a DHS Center of Excellence.
	**College and Universities** – Throughout the year, many DHS Centers of Excellence issue requests for information and calls for proposals on topics of importance to the homeland security mission. Visit S&T’s Funding and Partnership Opportunities web page to view current announcements.Follow @dhsscitech on your preferred social media platforms for news about opportunities and events from the Office of University Programs.
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Blog: Strides in STEM: Honoring Women-Led Achievements at Our Centers of Excellence
	Blog: Safeguarding Our Agriculture and Food Supply
	Blog: Preparing for Extreme Weather Events
	Blog: In Their Own Words: S&T’s Women in Science
	S&T in 2023: A Year in Review
	Video: ADAC-ARCTIC, DHS Center of Excellence in the Arctic
	News Release: DHS S&T to Award $46M Funding to The University of Alaska Anchorage to Launch the ADAC-ARCTIC Center of Excellence for Homeland Security in the Arctic
	Blog: 2023 - An Investment in the Future
	News Release: DHS S&T Awards $3M to University of Illinois for Next Generation 911 Interoperability Testing
	Blog: Protecting Our Critical Infrastructure During Uncertain Times
	News Release: DHS S&T Awards Nearly $1.8M to 18 Faculty Members at Minority Serving Institutions to Further Summer Research Team Program Projects
	Feature Article: Keeping Score—New Tool Helps Communities Plan for and Mitigate Disasters
	Feature Article: Summer of Science with S&T's HS-POWER Interns
	Feature Article: S&T Awardees Help Undeserved Communities, and the Nation, Tackle Tough Challenges
	Technologically Speaking Podcast: Bring the Best You Have, Innovate and Push
	News Release: DHS S&T Awards $9M in Scientific Leadership Award Grants to Eight Minority Serving Institutions
	Blog: Congratulations to our First MBA Graduating Class
	Blog: Science Strengthens Its Stride: Welcome HS-POWER Interns
	News Release: DHS S&T Announces $45M Funding Opportunity for New Center of Excellence for Homeland Security in the Arctic
	Blog: Big Promise from the Very Small
	Feature Article: Ensuring Next Generation 911 Interoperability
	News Release: DHS S&T Announces New Student Research Internship
	Feature Article: S&T Hackathon Addresses Emerging Threats to Critical Infrastructure
	News Release: DHS S&T Selects 2022 Summer Research Teams from Minority Serving Institutions
	News Release: DHS S&T Awards Funding to Minority Serving Institutions to Advance Summer Research Projects
	News Release: DHS S&T Launches the 2022 HS Power Program

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