DHS Science & Technology:Enabling Technology to Protect the Nation

Jay M. Cohen Under Secretary

Science and Technology Directorate

From Science….Security

From Technology….Trust

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

8

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

9

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

11

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

12

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

13

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

14

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

15

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)

17

New COEs FY 2008

18

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

19

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

20

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

21

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

22

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

23

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

24

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 Directorate202-254-6377matthew.clark1@dhs.gov