Department of Homeland Security, Science & Technology(S&T) Directorate, Office of University Programs
Department of Homeland Security, Science & Technology(S&T) Directorate, Office of University Programs : S&T "is harnessing the nation's scientific knowledge to protect America and our way of life from terrorists and their weapons of mass destruction. The Office of University Programs is furthering this mission by engaging the academic community to create learning and research environments in areas critical to Homeland Security. Through a national network of Homeland Security Centers of Excellence, the Department encourages colleges and universities to lead or participate in centers of multi-disciplinary research where important areas of inquiry can be analyzed and debated and academic and policy results can be shared. To create an enduring capability for homeland security and fulfill its stewardship mission, S&T also develops and supports the next generation of scientists through the DHS Scholars and Fellows Program, which provides financial assistance and career development for deserving students whose intellectual pursuits align with the DHS mission". (DHS, Fact Sheet: HS Centers of Excellence: Partnering with the Nation's Universities, January 10, 2005)
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