Established at Northeastern University in 2021, the Soft Target Engineering to Neutralize the Threat Reality (SENTRY) Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence addresses the many challenges of protecting soft targets and crowded places in our homeland.
ABOUT SENTRYThe Department of Homeland Security Centers of Excellence bring together leading experts and researchers to conduct multidisciplinary research and workforce development for homeland security solutions. Authorized by Congress and chosen by the Department’s Science & Technology Directorate, each center is led by a university in collaboration with partners from other institutions, agencies, laboratories, and the private sector.
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We're embarking on several case studies focused on specific venues to deliver custom solutions.
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We strive to create a diverse and informed workforce to safeguard our nation through various channels.
Development ProgramsSENTRY’s Year 2 Annual Report Narrative is now available to view online. The report includes an overview of the four major research areas, case studies, the workforce and professional development program, and other elements of the SENTRY program.
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Reconnect is a long-running program at Rutgers University’s Center for Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science (DIMACS) that we are proud to participate in as partners. The workshops teach faculty current research topics to create engaging future classroom presentations.
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