The Science and Technology Division of DHS is divided into six operating units for research and development of technology, as well as means and methods of enhancing and protecting the integrity of the security of the United States.
FEMA’s Building Science Branch consists of subject matter experts who work to develop tools used to foster a disaster-resilient environment.
In this assignment, you will research and examine the various aspects of federal science and technology organizations.
Assignment Guidelines
- Address the following in a research paper of 750–1,000 words:
- Research 3 Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) science and technology organizations. The following are examples:
- Borders and Maritime Security Division
- Chemical and Biological Division
- Command, Control, and Interoperability Division
- Explosives Division
- Human Factors Behavioral Sciences Division
- Infrastructure and Geophysical Division
- Building Science Branch
- Describe and discuss the selected organizations with regard to the following:
- What are the organizational goals? Explain
- Research 3 Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) science and technology organizations. The following are examples: