The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) said on Oct. 23 it awarded 19 research teams from Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) $1.78 million in Summer Research Team Program funding for homeland security-related research.
Awardees include Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI), Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU).
“We are thrilled to support these teams as they conduct important research to support critical homeland security missions,” Rebecca Medina, S&T’s Office of University Programs director said. “We are particularly excited to have expanded research opportunities to more HBCUs, TCUs, and HSIs. Their unique perspectives are critical to accurately understand how effective certain homeland security technologies and operations may be for different communities around the nation. DHS is also proud to invest in building research capacity at MSIs.”
Teams were selected for excellence in research, innovative ideas, and leadership as well as a commitment to advance homeland security-focused research.
Faculty and students partnered with S&T-supported Centers of Excellence to developing homeland security course content and engage in research relevant to DHS challenges.
Awardees include Fayetteville State University, Hampton University, Haskell Indian Nations University, Jackson State University, North Carolina Central University, Prairie View A&M University, Southern University at New Orleans, and Texas Southern University.