• CREATE TECHNOLOGY TESTED IN BOSTON HARBOR DEEMED A SUCCESS!

    The PROTECT scheduling tool has been successful in maximizing the effectiveness of USCG resources in conducting its terrorism prevention mission. Admiral Neptun announced his intent of deploying the technology to the USCG's New York Sector.

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  • COE-EXPLORER TOOL AVAILABLE

    Graphically explore and visualize the COE research network through the COE Research Project Explorer.

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  • DIEM ASSISTS COAST GUARD IN PREPARATION OF HURRICANE IRENE

    Rick Luettich, Director at CHC and his team at University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill assisted the USCG by  tracking  the potential storm surge/wave impact of Hurricane Irene.

     

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  • CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE HALL OF FAME

    The Centers of Excellence continue to produce ground-breaking research and receive recognition for contributions to the homeland security enterprise.

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  • CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE FEATURED BY THE DEFENSE MEDIA NETWORK

    COEs highlighted as model of delivering R&D results for the homeland security mission.

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BORDERS AVATAR Kiosk Demonstrated at European Conference

 

In September,the COE for Border Security and Immigration (BORDERS) participated in the European Union’s security entity, Frontex’s Security Research Conference. BORDERS Demonstrated their AVATAR Kiosk at the conference with high success. The AVATAR kiosk is an automated interviewing platform with an embedded artificial agent that is designed to flag suspicious behavior that should be investigated more closely by a trained officer.  This primary screening technology is designed for use at ports-of-entry, including border crossings and airports.  The kiosk also has many other security applications such as visa processing and personnel screening.