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Analyzing the data required to catch human smugglers takes time. The new Igloo software is helping reduce the time it takes for @ICEgov Homeland Security Investigations to identify patterns that can bring perpetrators to justice. Details: go.usa.gov/xUFcN
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(1) Findings from S&T’s Nat’l Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Ctr: #COVID19 virus is inactivated quickest with direct sunlight both on surfaces and in air. There are still unknowns about transmission + more work needs to be done before it’s safe to return normal life.
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How does DHS S&T support @ICEgov Homeland Security Investigations in the fight to #EndHumanSmuggling? We’ve developed and deployed the Igloo software program to help officials quickly search multiple databases to identify patterns. Read more: go.usa.gov/xUFcN
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Igloo is a next-gen software program created by DHS S&T to help @ICEgov Homeland Security Investigations fight human smuggling. Learn more: go.usa.gov/xUFcN
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DHS S&T supports the #homelandsecurity mission by working with industry, academia, and other gov't agencies to find tech solutions that help improve safety and effectiveness for those in the field. Learn more about our work: dhs.gov/science-and-technolo…
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We’re working with @ICEgov Homeland Security Investigations to test Igloo, a software program that can quickly analyze data to identify patterns of human smuggling activity. More: go.usa.gov/xUFcN
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(2) NBACC found that #COVID19 virus does not survive well in saliva as temperature/humidity increases. The virus inactivates quickest in the presence of direct sunlight + appears to survive best in indoor/dry conditions.
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New EDGE virtual training platform now available (free) to #firstresponder agencies nationwide. How to get it: go.usa.gov/xNsTj
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.@PWCFireRescue #Firefighter shows the kids a thermal imaging camera and explains how his gear keeps him safe. #CountOnMe
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Happy #NationalPuppyDay to the future working #dogs protecting our nation from crime & terrorism bit.ly/2nH5XWk
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DHS components like @CustomsBorder can use Rapid DNA tech to quickly verify family relationships in the field. bit.ly/2s31cFA
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This morning #SciTechShowcase featured a great discussion on filling in the technical gap for gov't & industry. S&T's Nadia Carlsten shared how @dhsscitech is working to make connections with marketplace + investor communities to keep pace & evolution of #cyber solutions.
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Protecting the health + safety of our citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic is our priority. Check out the Master Question List that S&T created to enhance DHS's ability to respond to the ongoing health crisis. For up-to-date info, follow @DHSgov + @CDCgov bit.ly/33DMaK0
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Attention emergency managers in hurricane-prone areas: #HURREVAC is now operational. To learn more about this amazing platform or to register visit: bit.ly/2XgTvuG
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#SciTechShowcase attendees—Let’s keep the energy going! Today’s general session features @DHSgov leaders @SecNielsen @CISAKrebs & S&T's William Bryan, followed by a discussion on the future of cybersecurity & special speaker Alan Paller. Follow the convo at @dhsscitech. @cybe
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Will you be at the 2019 Border Security and Intelligence Summit? Join S&T’s Jonathan McEntee as he discusses “Researching, Developing, and Testing New Technologies for DHS Operations.”
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This year’s #FirstResponder Resource Group meeting brought together responders of all disciplines to identify/prioritize #tech needs. Learn more about the meeting and hear directly from members about why providing feedback to S&T is so critical. bit.ly/2Ym143G
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We’ve launched the #OpioidDetection Challenge with @CBP @ONDCP @USPISpressroom to better screen international mail for illicit #opioids. Read our blog to learn more about the challenge, then submit your ideas by 04/24/19. bit.ly/2UikdlG
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S&T is excited to announce that @DHSgov’s Secretary Nielsen will keynote the 2019 S&T #Cybersecurity and Innovation Showcase March 19 at the @MHWardmanPark. Registration is closed, but we will offer registration onsite. Details: bit.ly/SciTechShowcase19 #SciTechShowcase
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We support the full spectrum of #homelandsecurity activities through #tech development + scientific advancement: go.usa.gov/x5qTB
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#Traveling this season? Find out what S&T is doing to protect, secure homeland: go.usa.gov/cksFJ
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Volunteers turned empty warehouses into an annex for @fema's Joint Field Office. 900 staff will work to process claims. #ReadyToServe
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#Hurricane season is underway, and #emergencymanagers are working hard to improve their community's resilience prior to a storm making landfall. Discover some of the tools that can help these planning efforts, including storm surge forecasting: go.usa.gov/xUXyU
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It’s #PoliceWeek and we’re celebrating with a look at some innovative #RandD efforts – both past and present – that help police so they can help all of us. bit.ly/3cpxe5M
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Tracking individuals who are trying to illegally cross our borders is a difficult task. To enhance the abilities of @CBP Border Patrol agents, S&T developed new training tools and #tech capabilities to maximize their performance in the field. bit.ly/33sNdeY
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.@SecNielsen stopped by S&T’s booth (1839) at the #RSAC conference to talk about the @DHSgov #cybersecurity mission + see transition-ready #tech in action.
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S&T has 100+ technologies in development (go.usa.gov/xEpYp) that will enhance your organization’s security posture. Learn about all of S&T’s solutions by stopping by the DHS booth—1565—to connect with us, our researchers & operational partner @CISAgov.
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Austin-based @Factom has received a $192K award to enter the final phase of the Silicon Valley Innovation Program for their #blockchain technology to secure #IoT. Read more here: go.usa.gov/xQtJ8 #SciTechSVIP #StartupsWelcome
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@CBP Border Patrol agents work tirelessly to protect our borders. To help them perform their jobs more effectively, S&T developed cutting-edge tools & #tech that teach agents how to identify & track human activity across different terrains. bit.ly/33sNdeY
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In honor of Nat'l #LawEnforcement Appreciation Day, we thank the 780k+ #police officers who risk their lives to make our communities safer
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2018 saw 58,000 wildfires in the US alone. S&T, @fema, @usfire are working w/ national and int’l #firstresponders on the growing problem of fires in the wildland-urban interface (WUI). Learn more: bit.ly/2XwVZsQ
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#CyberTip: Having the most up-to-date security software, operating system and apps protects against online viruses + malware, and is the best way to keep your machine clean #NCSAM #CyberAware
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October is finally here! That means all the #pumpkinspice your heart desires, apple picking, #candycorn, and National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! #BeCyberSmart bit.ly/2p0r8Fb
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Next week we’ll join @fema, @eqconsortium, @DeptofDefense, state/local #emergencymanagement + global #USAR teams at #ShakenFury, an operational exercise to ensure communities are ready to respond to disasters. Learn re: S&T’s role + the tech we’ll deploy: bit.ly/2Ww5gAH
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WATCH: Our R&D with explosive detection #canine teams seek solutions, #tech, and training techniques to ensure #canines find threats with accuracy and precision.
WATCH: Caught up with @dhsscitech to watch them test the accuracy of K-9 bomb detectors. See why worldwide demand is creating a shortage of specialized dogs.
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S&T recognizes #FirstResponders at the federal, state and local levels are on the front lines of providing support to their communities during the #COVID19 pandemic. Click to see S&T’s new page with resources for first responders on COVID-19: bit.ly/2yCyAv2
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Today was a great #CyberShowcase, and tomorrow has another packed agenda! #ContinueTheConvo #DHSCyber
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Can you help the @USCG save lives? Enter the #CGreadyforrescue Challenge by 10/15 with a boater safety concept to help make people in the water easier to find. $255K prize pool readyforrescuechallenge.com
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Developed in partnership w/ @CBP #USBP + @FLETC, the Signcutting and Tracking training package is a three-part solution combining 2D and 3D training videos, a 90-minute computer-based training course, and AR to improve tracking skills. Learn more: bit.ly/2X8eZtG
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.@CBP_McAleenan talks CBP’s broad responsibilities & utilizing the Silicon Valley Innovation Program to bring #tech like autonomous capabilities + communication tools + big data to the border allowing @CBP to better carry out their mission. #SciTechShowcase #SciTechSVIP
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S&T staff are proud to participate in #WearBlueDay to bring awareness to our nation's ongoing efforts to prevent human trafficking and help those who have been impacted. Learn more about the Blue Campaign and how you can support:
dhs.gov/blue-campaign
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Bloomberg (@business) is one of the latest orgs to receive #SAFETYAct Developmental Testing & Evaluation Designation for their security program aimed at improving anti-terror capabilities. Learn more: go.usa.gov/xQAWr
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#Cyber experts: Check out S&T's latest blog w/ details on 3 new upcoming events, including our own #SciTechShowcase. At these events we want to hear about your #tech solutions to help us keep pace with evolving threats. Details: go.usa.gov/xEVgS #RSAC #IWCE2019
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S&T staff are manning phones for @DHSgov Surge Capacity Force, helping process over 164K applications for @fema assistance. #ReadyToServe
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Our SpecOps Group, Inc. partners deployed S&T-developed FINDER to assist w/ #Mexico earthquake relief go.usa.gov/xRSn5
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The latest updates on #homelandsecurity tech are all in one place -the DHS S&T website! Bookmark our News page and sign up for the email listserv to receive weekly articles: go.usa.gov/xU9d4
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EDGE #virtualtraining brings together police, fire, EMS, dispatch + command for coordinated active shooter response go.usa.gov/xNsTj
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TODAY @ 1pm ET: Join this NCCIC webinar on Russian cyber activity against critical infrastructure and learn how you can protect your organization from this threat. us-cert.gov/ccubedvp/events
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150 First Responders, representing all disciplines from across the country, met in San Diego for S&T’s First Responder Resource Group (FRRG), a volunteer working group, to help set the stage for R&D lifecycles. bit.ly/2KZSWRk
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“Humans, drugs, and firearms are routinely trafficked via vehicles, and this system gives @CBP a vital advantage…” Find out what it is in our new feature article! bit.ly/3g5Or9h
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S&T is helping fight the #COVID19 virus by characterizing the #coronavirus. Research is currently being done to figure out how long it lives on surfaces and the best ways to disinfect. Learn more in a recent blog. bit.ly/2y0EhmP
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S&T + @CISAgov are celebrating #NationalCybersecurityAwarenessMonth throughout October. Learn how we are working together to defend the homeland from various #cyber threats.
Read more about our #cybersecurity research + initiatives: dhs.gov/science-and-technolo…
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TODAY @ 1pm ET: Join this NCCIC webinar on Russian cyber activity against critical infrastructure and learn how you can protect your organization from this threat. us-cert.gov/ccubedvp/events
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To test #NewTech, #NYPD, #FDNY and S&T took part in an active shooter exercise go.usa.gov/cJqdC @NYPDnews
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Machine learning is vastly improving the ability to distinguish between a #drone and a bird, leaf or plastic bag. Read about our work with @SandiaLabs to make this happen: bit.ly/2yPuVr1
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“VIEW” offers a #3D fly-through rendering of the undercarriage of vehicles for #safety inspections at federal facilities and border crossings. Take a look behind the scenes of this exciting new #technology: bit.ly/3g5Or9h
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#FirstResponders: EDGE can help your team train virtually for real-world emergencies. And it’s free! go.usa.gov/xnYaE
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There are multiple ways to be safe while we’re online:
💻 Update software
🔑 Use strong passwords
🧠 Think before you click
📱 2-factor authentication
Learn about #cybersecurity + how it impacts you: cisa.gov/4-things-you-can-do…
#SeeYourselfInCyber #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth
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Meet the eight detection innovators helping us combat the #opioidcrisis: #OpioidDetection Challenge finalists are developing novel #machinelearning, imaging, X-ray diffraction, and other solutions for finding illicit #opioids in int’l mail. bit.ly/2WmWvEW
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We’re still smiling (under those masks) after connecting with our partners at Singapore HTX in Seattle to further our innovation collaboration. Thank you to the Seattle Field Office of @SecretService, @lumenfield, @Microsoft_Gov for the hospitality!
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A little #WednesdayWisdom for your day: You can follow DHS S&T on multiple #socialmedia channels to get the latest info about our work. We're active on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Periscope and Flickr - follow us and let us know which platform is your favorite!
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Click to learn more about the next #Biometric Technology Rally taking place in the Fall and to submit an application to participate: bit.ly/2VmThE6
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U.S. and UK delegates explored scope for future engagements during the final day of another successful US-UK Bilateral meeting. Thank you to @ukhomeoffice for your valuable partnership! #partnership #technology
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S&T needs your #innovative ideas to help identify illicit opioids in the international mail! Enter the #OpioidDetection Challenge by 4/24/19 to help make our communities safer. The competition will award $1.55M in prizes. Watch our video! bit.ly/2Xz2wPQ
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Over the summer S&T worked with @CBP to test #satcom tech on the northern border in MT. The tech enables sharing of low bit-rate data (messaging & location info) in areas with no cellular or LMR coverage—ensuring agent safety/effectiveness in remote areas. bit.ly/37HzS5K
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#Firstresponders explore the effects of electronic jamming to comms devices in S&T’s new video: go.usa.gov/xXN8x
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🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from S&T! 🌐 As the research and development arm of The Department of Homeland Security, we're dedicated to scientific advancements for a secure nation. Grateful for the opportunity to innovate, partner with industry, and protect against emerging threats. 🍂
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.@NPPD’s Chris Krebs gives the keynote opening of the #COESummit2018, where participants will discuss #homelandsecurity challenges and showcase new R&D tools to address them. More: cina.gmu.edu/coe-summit-2018…
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Through a collaboration with @CISAgov, @INL, @PNNLAB + other partners, S&T is developing 2 CELR training tools to enhance @DHSgov’s ability to protect America’s critical cyber infrastructure. 🖥️
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(3) There are still unknown links in the transmission chain that continue to be studied. Until more is known, continue to follow the advice of #publichealth professionals.
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Locating migrants in distress and providing life-saving aid to them is a difficult task. To help #BorderPatrolAgents do this, S&T recently collaborated with @CBP to implement a Missing Migrants Program: bit.ly/3bVGaQg
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DHS S&T is calling on innovators to help bolster our security technology and keep illicit #opioids out of our communities. Learn about entering the $1.55M #OpioidDetection Challenge in our latest blog: bit.ly/2UikdlG
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✈️️ Exciting news! @TSA and S&T unveiled a groundbreaking self-service screening system at @LASairport in Vegas. This innovation has the potential to transform airport security and passenger experiences. Learn more: bit.ly/3T8xRHK
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"@DHSgov is a department of partnerships and that is certainly true with respect to the Centers of Excellence. We would not be able to meet our diverse mission set without your contributions and close collaboration with DHS Components." - @SecMayorkas
#COESummit2021 #COEPartner
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September is #NationalPreparednessMonth. However, S&T focuses on preparedness all year long. Read our latest blog on how we work to help prepare #FirstResponders and emergency managers. bit.ly/2MUHv0S
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Don't miss our must-attend #CyberShowcase R&D event of the year! Lean more from our last blog, then register: go.usa.gov/x58F9
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#HURREVAC became operational on June 3. There have been over 1K new users this week alone. HURREVAC integrates forecast and planning data to help emergency managers with decision support tools. bit.ly/2XgTvuG
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Do you know what works best as an anti-fogging technique for PPE? Get S&T’s SAVER reports to find out which products work, and what responders said about them. go.usa.gov/xUtnR
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Announced today: @IDSS430 and One Resonance are the #OpioidDetection Challenge winners! Learn about their new detection tools to help disrupt the flow of illicit #opioids through the international mail. bit.ly/35fUW13
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Together w/ @CISAgov, JamX 22 took place last week at @WSMissileRange. This real-world simulation helps federal agencies, industry + first responders develop ways to detect, mitigate + counter jamming of first responder communications.
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Eye-Dentify: new eye-tracking #tech helps @CustomsBorder + @FLETC train agents to spot fake IDs go.usa.gov/x5NaP
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S&T + @CISAgov are engaged in various research initiatives to help @DHSgov protect the homeland + its citizens from potential cyberattacks – both now and in the future.
Learn more about our ongoing cybersecurity efforts: dhs.gov/science-and-technolo…
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Raise your hand if you know where the New Madrid Seismic Zone is 🙋 🙋♂️ S&T participated in @fema's #ShakenFury OpEx to help prepare emergency responders at all levels with how to respond to an earthquake emergency. bit.ly/2O2OwfE
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.@DHSgov, @ENERGY, and @NSF are co-sponsoring the Civic Innovation Challenge @NSFCIVIC. Apply to be part of the $11m competition to spur innovative solutions in communities and mobility and resilience to natural disasters #NSFCIVICLaunch bit.ly/2VbHXLj
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In the wake of the Key Bridge collapse, maintaining a secure airspace was crucial for recovery efforts. S&T was able to provide the technology necessary to support Unified Command in this mission. Read more: bit.ly/3X5vSYc
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THREE WEEKS LEFT to apply! We only have one submission deadline this time. Applications are due July 10! To apply, please visit the Current Funding Opportunities on the SVIP website: bit.ly/2vEZiyt
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JUST RELEASED! We’re excited to announce, in partnership w/ @CISAgov, a #TIESInnovation event focusing on securing #mobile network infrastructure, specifically #5G. Join us July 16 at @DistrictHall in #Boston. Register: bit.ly/2JgEZxD
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Join us on July 14 at 9:30 a.m. PT for the Software Supply Chain Visibility Tools Industry Day! Hear from SVIP + @CISAgov leadership as they share about the open topic call + take audience questions. Learn more here: bit.ly/3OjMWCG
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S&T and @CISAgov have selected @ijisinstitute to lead a $268K project to develop interoperability standards for Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems used by the Nation’s public safety agencies. Learn more in this joint press release: bit.ly/3cw1xLb
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S&T is partnering with the private sector for the development of new opioid screening technology for @CBP via a $1.55 million prize competition. Currently, competitors are developing testable prototypes. Read more about this S&T endeavor here. bit.ly/2lpfWR2
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