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In support of the Science and Technology Directorate's mission to build a pipeline of diverse talent knowledgeable in the Department of Homeland Security, the Office of University Programs administers the Scientific Leadership Awards (SLA) for Minority Serving Institutions (MSI). SLAs fund homeland security-related science, technology, engineering, and mathematics research at MSIs and supplement existing academic institution curricula with homeland security challenges to prepare MSI students for successful careers within the homeland security enterprise. OBJECTIVES: (1) provide advanced professional and research development opportunities for fellows, scholars and faculty in targeted areas; (2)increase the intellectual capacity, skills and talents, especially those of U.S. citizens in areas of relevance to homeland security; (3) to attract undergraduate and graduate students to obtain advanced degrees in disciplines of importance to homeland security; and (4) to increase the diversity of and highly talented cadre of new and emerging science and technology expertise working in areas of importance and need to homeland security.
This chart shows obligations for the program by fiscal year. All data for this chart was provided by the
administering agency and sourced from SAM.gov, USASpending.gov, and Treasury.gov.
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Four to six universities will receive awards. Four to six universities will receive awards. Currently in the process of finalizing awards.
Five universities received new awards.
Five universities received continuation awards.
14 homeland security-related courses developed; 120 STEM students supported; 46 students with homeland security research experience graduated
Ten Minority Serving Institutions to include seven Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) successfully executed more than $1.7M in research and development funding in support of Homeland Security mission objectives providing critical research and experiential learning opportunities for faculty and students.
Five (six awards - two at the same school) Minority Serving Institutions to include three HBCU received upwards of $470,000 each for a total of $2,810,178 in SLA funding.
Performer Accomplishments: Proposal Title PI Accomplishment 1 Building Cyber Intelligence Workforce Through AI-Based Cybersecurity Education and Training Dr. Mais Nijim During FY21, a university-level cybersecurity curriculum was developed, completed all the approval channels, and started offering courses. 12 students were enrolled by the fall 2021 semester to bolster cyber intelligence workforce. Community Resilience Engaging Advanced Training and Education (C.R.E.A.T.E) Dr. Jessica Murphy During FY21, three virtual townhall meetings were held and seven videos were developed to disseminate community resiliency information and educate students and community members on disaster preparedness Increasing Awareness of Natural Disasters through the Implementation of Newly Emerging Technology in Research and Education Dr. Duanjun Lu During FY21, seven undergraduate students were recruited for the stipend/tuition scholarship and six for the summer internship program. The students represent Jackson State University (5) and Copiah-Lincoln, and the community college partner (2), as well as six different majors/disciplines, which allowed for interdisciplinary learning. UDC Homeland Security - STEM Project Dr. Angelyn Spaulding Flowers During FY21, two university-level courses were developed and offered, “Predictive Analysis in Homeland Security” (graduate course), that in addition to teaching new knowledge and skills, support the research necessary in developing a simulation tool prototype; and “Introduction to Critical Infrastructure” (undergraduate course), which incorporates virtual reality experiences and acquisition of certifications in cybersecurity, emergency management (FEMA-EMI independent study courses), and OSHA. DUST: Ultra-large Scale Miniature UV based AI Platform for Border Protection Dr. Tohid Sardarmehni During FY21, four students were recruited to learn about supervised learning, deep learning, and machine vision. Student progress was assessed through periodic qualifying exams and detailed student activity reports. The student reports demonstrated the understanding of the key AI concepts and the ability of the students to apply these concepts in UAV performance enhancement tasks, which support student contribution to the overall proposed research. Transportation Resilient Under Catastrophic Events (TRUCE) Dr. Deo Chimba During FY21, tTwo scholarship supported undergraduate students participated in summer research virtually that led to preparation of five technical papers submitted to the Transportation Review Board. During this time the research group learned about the FLEET simulation tool. This tool is helping them create different “short notice evacuation” scenarios on roadways and estimate response time in real time, which will contribute to increased transportation resiliency under catastraphiccatastrophic events.
Continue supporting nine MSIs from the 2023 SLA. Provide scholarships /stipends to qualified students majoring in STEM-related fields. former undergraduate student supported by the SLA program - University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is now in the process of completing a graduate program at University of Texas at Austin with a prestigious fellowship.
Submit a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Scientific Leadership Award grants to support the ability of MSIs to learn techniques, build research capacity, and connect with various organizations conducting business in or directly supporting homeland security mission areas.
Single Audit Applies (2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F):
For additional information on single audit requirements for this program, review the current Compliance Supplement.
OMB is working with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and agency offices of inspectors general to include links to relevant oversight reports. This section will be updated once this information is made available.
