DHS's Science & Technology Directorate will tap into scientific and technological capabilities in the United States to provide the means to detect and deter attacks using weapons of mass destruction.  S&T will guide and organize research efforts to meet emerging and predicted needs and will work closely with universities, the private sector, and national and federal laboratories.

Highlights:

Chemical & Biological

The S&T Directorate will promote research and technology to develop sensors and systems to detect chemical and biological weapons from production to employment.  

Radiological & Nuclear

The S&T Directorate will promote research and technology to develop sensors and systems which detect nuclear and radiological weapons from production to employment.