Feb 26, 2008,
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced today the selection of 11 universities to serve as important partners for conducting multi-disciplinary research and creating innovative learning environments for critical homeland security missions. These universities will partner to lead one of five new Centers of Excellence and receive a multi-year grant of up to $2 million per year, over a period of four to six years.
The five new Centers of Excellence, located across the country, will study: border security and immigration; explosives detection, mitigation, and response; maritime, island and port security; natural disasters, coastal infrastructure and emergency management; and transportation security.
"Investments in long-term, basic research are vital for the future of homeland security," said Jay M. Cohen, Under Secretary for Science and Technology. "These colleges and universities are leaders in their fields of study. They will provide scientific expertise, high-quality resources, and independent thought - all valuable to securing America."
The Centers of Excellence program is managed by the Science and Technology Directorate's Office of University Programs. The program takes advantage of the unsurpassed research capabilities and intellectual capital of U.S. colleges and universities to fill knowledge and technology gaps for the department. By Congressional authorization, each Center will be responsible for conducting multidisciplinary research and developing education initiatives in areas important for homeland security.
For more information about University Programs and current Centers of Excellence, visit www.dhs.gov/universityprograms.
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