DHS Science & Technology:Enabling Technology to Protect the Nation
Jay M. Cohen Under Secretary
Science and Technology Directorate
From Science….Security
From Technology….Trust
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S&T Goals
Accelerate delivery of enhanced technological capabilities to meet requirements and fill capability gaps to support DHS Agencies inaccomplishing their mission
Establish a lean and agile GS-manned, world-class S&T management team to deliver the technological advantage necessaryto ensure DHS Agency mission success and prevent technology surprise
Provide leadership, research and educational opportunities and resources to develop the necessary intellectual basis to enable a national S&T workforce to secure the homeland
Consistent with the Homeland Security Act of 2002
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S&T Realignment: Getting the People, Organization, Books & Content Right
In Place:Framework for a customer-focused, output-oriented S&T management organizationSenior leadership team and key organizational components 6 Divisions and their Directors 3 Portfolio Directors: Research, Innovation and Transition Directors of Test, Evaluation & Standards and Special ProgramsS&T liaisons embedded in Europe, the Americas and Pacific/AsiaCorporate Communications Department 340 employees re-located to new working groups
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Product Transition (0-3 yrs)Focused on delivering near-term products/enhancements to acquisition
Customer IPT controlled
Cost, schedule, capability metrics
Innovative Capabilities (1-5 yrs)High-risk/High payoff
“Game changer/Leap ahead”
Prototype, Test and Deploy
HSARPA
Basic Research (>8 yrs)Enables future paradigm changes
University fundamental research
Gov’t lab discoveryand invention
Other (0-8+ yrs)Test & Evaluation and Standards
Laboratory Operations & Construction
Required by Administration (HSPDs)
Congressional direction/law
DHS S&T Investment Portfolio:Balance Risk, Cost, Impact, and Time to Delivery
Customer Focused, Output Oriented
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S&T Organization
Director of ResearchStarnes Walker
DeputyDave Masters
Director of TransitionBob Hooks
DeputyRich Kikla
Research
Applications
Innovation
DHS U/S S&T
ResearchGeorge Zarur
TransitionHerm Rediess
ResearchIntel: John Hoyt Futures: Joe Kielman
TransitionTrent DePersia
ResearchJeannie Lin
TransitionDavid Newton
ResearchMichelle Keeney (Acting)
TransitionJoe Kielman (Acting)
ResearchMary E. HynesMary E. HynesChris Doyle
TransitionChris Doyle
ResearchChem/Bio: Keith WardThreat Char/Attribution:Sandy LandsbergJnt Agro Def: Tam Garland
TransitionJeff Stielfel
ExplosivesJim Tuttle
Command, Control& Interoperability
Dave Boyd
Borders/Maritime
Merv Leavitt
Human Factors
Sharla Rausch
Infrastructure/Geophysical
Caroline Purdy
Chem/BioJohn Vitko
Director of InnovationRoger McGinnis (Acting)
DeputyRolf Dietrich
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DHS Goals: Secretary’s Priorities for FY 2008
Continue to protect our nation from dangerous people
Continue to protect our nation from dangerous goods
Protect critical infrastructure
Build a nimble, effective emergency response system and culture of preparedness
Strengthen and unify DHS operations and management
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Basic Research Portfolio
Brings the capabilities, talent and resources of the Homeland Security Centers of Excellence, DOE National Laboratories and DHS Labs to bear to address the long-term R&D needs for the DHS in sciences of enduring relevance
This type of focused, protracted research investment has potential to lead to paradigm shifts in the nation’s homeland security capabilities
Discovery and Invention to Enable Future Capabilities
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Basic Research
Advanced CTX Algorithm ResearchEnhanced performance of deployed CTX equipment for checked bag screening
Advanced algorithms for the enhanced interpretation of CTX images aims to:
– increase the probability of detection
– reduce the false alarm rate
– enhance throughput
– increase screener effectiveness
Supports new requirement for integrated next generation checked baggage systems & technologiesImproved detection/throughput of checked baggage to meet TSA policy requirements
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TransitionEnabling Capabilities, Supporting Mission Critical Needs of DHS
Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
11 Capstone IPTs form the centerpiece of the S&T’scustomer-driven approach to product transition
Engage DHS customers, acquisition partners, S&T technical division heads, and end users in product research, development, transition and acquisition activities
Identify our customers’ needs and enable and transition near-term capabilities for addressing them
DHS Requirements/Capability Capstone IPTsDHS S&T Product – “Enabling Homeland Capabilities” (EHCs)
OIA
Acquisition Acquisition AcquisitionC2I Borders/Maritime
OOC/HITRAC Agents Policy
Acquisition Acquisition
ExplosivesBorders/Maritime
Guardsmen
CBP/ICE CMO/IP
Information Sharing/Mgmt Border Security Chem/Bio Defense
Explosive PreventionMaritime Security
Agents
People Screening Infrastructure Protection
Acquisition
US VISIT/TSA Infrastructure Owners/Operators
Human Factors Infrastructure/Geophysical
Acquisition
SCO/CIS IP
USCG TSA/USSS
Incident Management
Acquisition
First Responders
FEMA
Cargo Security
Officers/Industry
Acquisition/Policy Borders/
Maritime
Acquisition
C2I
Infrastructure Owners/Operators
CBP
Chem/Bio
Cyber SecurityCS&T
C2IInfrastructure/Geophysical
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Innovation PortfolioHigh Risk, High Gain, Game Changers for Leap-Ahead Results
Promotes revolutionary changes in technology
Focus on prototyping and deploying critical technologies
Includes:
HSARPA – Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency
“Homeworks” – 1% of budget highest risk, highest pay-off
Small Business Innovation Research program
Visit www.FedBizOpps.gov, www.hsarpabaa.com and www.dhssbir.com
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Centers of Excellence Program Goals Develop the management and communications infrastructure to produce, share and transition Centers’research results, data and technology to analysts and policymakers
Realign existing Centers and establish new Centers and initiatives to align with S&T Divisions’ research and development activities, and address additional DHS needs
Deliver the Centers’ advanced research products, technology and educated workforce that DHS will need to protect the country for the foreseeable future
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Center for Risk & Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events (CREATE)Based at the Univ. of Southern California
National Center for Food Protection & Defense (NCFPD)Based at the Univ. of Minnesota
National Center for Foreign Animal & Zoonotic Disease Defense (FAZD)Based at Texas A&M Univ.
National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism & Responses to Terrorism (START)Based at the Univ. of Maryland
National Center for Preparedness & Catastrophic Event Response (PACER)Based at Johns Hopkins Univ.
Current Centers of Excellence
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Center for Advancing Microbial Risk Assessment (CAMRA)Based at Michigan State Univ., in Partnership with U.S. EPA
Univ. Affiliate Centers to the Institute for Discrete Sciences (IDS-UACs)In Partnership with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory:
Rutgers Univ. (Lead Center), Univ. of Southern California,Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Univ. of Pittsburgh
Regional Visualization and Analytics Centers (RVACs)
Southeast Regional Research Initiative (SERRI)
Kentucky Critical Infrastructure Protection Institute (KCI)
Current Cooperative Centers
Other University Research Initiatives
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New Centers Beginning in FY 2007-08
COE for Explosives Detection, Mitigation and Response (Funded FY2007)
COE for Border Security and Immigration (Funded FY2007)
* Northern Forest Borders * Southwest Desert Borders
COE for Maritime, Island & Remote/Extreme Environment Security (Funded FY2007)
COE for Natural Disasters, Coastal Infrastructure and Emergency Management (Funded FY2008)
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Center for Explosives Detection, Mitigation & Response
Award Date: 4-year term, FY07-10MissionConduct research and develop technologies, tools and advanced methods for the detection, interdiction and mitigation of the effects of explosives used by terrorists
PartnersBest qualified universities and partners to address:
Explosives detection, especially those applying to large, metropolitan areas
Effective and efficient countermeasures
Impact and RelevanceDetect leave-behind Improvised Explosive
DevicesEnhance aviation cargo securityProvide next-generation baggage screeningDetect liquid explosivesEnhance suspicious passenger identification
CustomersDHS Science and TechnologyDHS Preparedness DirectorateDHS OIPDHS Policy OfficeTSAICEState Homeland Security Agencies
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Center for Border Security & Immigration
Award Date: 6-year term, FY07-12MissionConduct research and develop technologies, tools and advanced methods to balance immigration and commerce with effective border security
PartnersBest qualified universities and partners to address:
Northern forested border issuesSouthwestern and desert border issues
Impact and RelevanceAssess threats and vulnerabilitiesImprove surveillance and screeningProvide immigration studies and analysisEnhance policy and law enforcement
CustomersDHS Science and TechnologyICECitizenship and Immigration ServicesU.S. Coast GuardState and Local Agencies
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Center for Maritime,Island & Remote/Extreme Environment Security
Award Date: 5-year term, FY07-11
MissionConduct research and develop technologies, tools and advanced methods to strengthen maritime domain awareness and safeguard populations and properties unique to U.S. island, remote/extreme environments
PartnersBest qualified universities and partners to address:
Maritime domain awarenessRelated security specific to island and
remote/extreme environmentNatural disaster preparedness and
response and recovery
Impact and RelevanceEnhanced maritime domain awarenessProtect Alaskan Pipeline and other
infrastructures in remote and extreme areasEnhance response and recovery plans for
natural disaster threats to Hawaii and similar communities, such as earthquakes and tsunamis
Enhance emergency preparedness for populations in remote areas
CustomersDHS Science and Technology DHS Preparedness DirectorateDHS OIPFederal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA)U.S. Coast GuardState Homeland Security Agencies
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Center for Natural Disasters, Coastal Infrastructure and Emergency Management
Award Date: 6-year term, FY08-13MissionConduct research and develop technologies, tools and advanced methods to safeguard populations, properties and economies subject to the consequences of catastrophic natural disasters, including hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, earthquakes, droughts and wildfires.
PartnersBest qualified universities and partners to address:
Natural disaster preparednessCritical communicationsEmergency managementResponse and recoverySupply chain redundancy and resiliency
Impact and RelevanceProtect susceptible infrastructuresProtect populationsEnhance post-catastrophic recoveryImprove pre-event communicationEnhance critical supply chain resiliency
CustomersDHS Science and TechnologyFEMADHS Preparedness DirectorateDHS Office of Infrastructure ProtectionU.S. Coast GuardUSDA and DOI (wildfires)Customs and Border ProtectionState Homeland Security Agencies
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Other Potential University Programs Funding Initiatives:
Partnerships with existing Centers to extend Centers’ capabilities by adding specific knowledge and resourcesSemiannual competitions for cooperative agreements, partnering with DHS offices and Centers of Excellence and/or National LabsNew competitions soliciting individual grant proposals in focused high priority areasUnsolicited proposals submitted to University Programs for consideration by S&T Divisions
Opportunities for Other Researchers
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Scholars and Fellows ProgramMissionThe Office of University Programs seeks to stimulate, coordinate, leverage and utilize the unique intellectual capital within the academic community to address current and future homeland security challenges.
PartnersOak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)
DHS Centers of Excellence
GoalsEnhance development of students who wish
to study in homeland security related STEM fields
Promote DHS-related curriculum and programs to a wider community of academic institutions and research facilities
Develop a diverse and well-trained scientific and technical workforce for the homeland security community
CustomersDHSDHS LaboratoriesDHS Centers of ExcellenceNational LaboratoriesState Homeland Security Agencies
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Minority Serving Institutions
Homeland Security S&T needs to reflect the face of America
Four thrusts:1. Taking advantage of existing capacity at MSIs
2. Developing capacity at willing MSIs
3. Providing Scholarships and Fellowships to MSIs for homeland security students
4. Providing career paths to MSI students
For Further Information:
Matthew Clark, Ph.D.Director, University Programs Science and Technology [email protected]