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.
SENTRY SUCCESSESThe 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 multifaceted workforce to safeguard our nation through various channels.
Development ProgramsWe’re excited to share our Year 3 Annual Report Narrative, which highlights the four key research areas, case studies, workforce and professional development initiatives, and other aspects of the SENTRY program. This report showcases our progress and achievements over the past year, underscoring our dedication to safeguarding soft targets and crowded places.
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Student teams will compete against other universities in the 3-day DASSH (Designing Actionable Solutions for a Secure Homeland) student design challenge. This annual event is co-sponsored by SENTRY and the fellow Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence, the Center for Accelerating Operational Efficiency (CAOE). Subject matter experts mentor student teams as they design, build, and implement innovative solutions. Unlike other hackathons that focus on coding, this challenge emphasizes finding real solutions, regardless of the medium those solutions happen to be in. To conclude the event, proposed solutions will be presented to Department of Homeland Security leadership, and cash prizes will be awarded to the top teams.
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