Exploring Risk Assessment: Reconnect 2023 | The annual Reconnect Workshop Series, a part of SENTRY’s workforce development program, aims to foster the broad participation of underrepresented groups at community colleges and minority-serving institutions in our effort to protect soft targets and crowded places. Hosted by SENTRY and Rutgers University's Center for Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science, researchers and educators tackled the vital topic of Risk Assessment at Reconnect 2023 held from June 18-23 in Providence, Rhode Island. | | |
Stay connected, expand your knowledge, and contribute to discussions in these upcoming events. | |
2023 National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security: Explore the future of K-12 school safety and security at the National Summit on November 1-2, 2023. Hosted by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, this summit promises discussions and networking opportunities for education professionals, administrators, and security experts. For more information and registration, visit the official event website. | |
ADSA27: Workshop on Advanced Development for Security Applications: SENTRY will present the workshop on "Implementation and Deployment of Situational Awareness Strategies for Protecting Soft Targets." Join us in person on November 14-15, 2023, for in-depth conversations surrounding technologies, software, and communications aimed at mitigating threats to soft targets. For details, agenda, and participation information, visit our website. | | |
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Get to Know Dr. Zhuang
Dr. Jun Zhuang, a Morton C. Frank professor at the University at Buffalo, is a key member of SENTRY's Threat Risk Assessment, Prediction and Deterrence team. Recognized internationally for his work, Jun finds motivation in tackling complex problems and working alongside students. Read on to learn more about his work, inspiration, and interests.
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Celebrating Anne Magrath
Honored as the Husky Hero of the month by NU-RESearch Quarterly, SENTRY’s Anne Magrath shares experiences from throughout her 38 years at Northeastern University and discusses her current role as Senior Director of Finance & Research Contracts Administration Operations for the Bernard M. Gordon CenSSIS. Continue reading to learn more about Anne.
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Changing the Face of the Engineering and STEM Workforce
Get Involved with DHS PEERs and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts
The NSF INCLUDES Engineering PLUS Alliance is a nationwide initiative designed to build U.S. leadership in STEM by increasing the participation of individuals from Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), and women who have been historically underrepresented in STEM. Many of the STEM disciplines essential to the Homeland Security Enterprise face this same challenge. DHS is committed to the strategic goal of building “a workforce representative of America’s diversity”.
SENTRY, with funding from the DHS S&T Office of University Programs, is partnering with the NSF INCLUDES Engineering PLUS Alliance and its stEm PEER Academy to engage a cadre of 2024 DHS PEERs associated with the DHS Centers of Excellence and their affiliated partners.
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A Summer Learning Endeavour SENTRY Hosts Research Experiences
| This summer, SENTRY researchers engaged in two types of collaborative summer offerings: Research Experiences for Undergraduates and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions. By offering these opportunities to students, SENTRY involved a diverse set of students and faculty in our ongoing research efforts, sharing knowledge, and embracing new perspectives. | Pictured: SENTRY REU student Patrick Schwartz and teammate Sarah Kopfer (left) from the University of Notre Dame, participate in the Floating Dragon challenge at NASA's Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility. | | |
DHS Scientific Leadership Awards
SENTRY expands our collaborative efforts with participation in the DHS Scientific Leadership Awards Program. This groundbreaking initiative recognizes excellence at minority serving institutions by providing grants to cultivate research contributions to homeland security. As part of this program, we look forward to collaborating with North Carolina Central University (NCCU) on their project to enhance homeland security-related research and educational infrastructure.
For more details on the program, including NCCU’s project, read the official announcement by the Department of Homeland Security.
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