Strengthening Government Laboratory Science and Technology Programs: Some Thoughts for the Department of Homeland Security

Authors

Samuel Musa, Center for Technology and National Security Policy, National Defense University
Richard Chait, Center for Technology and National Security Policy, National Defense University
Vincent Russo, Center for Technology and National Security Policy, National Defense University
Donna Back, Growing Splendid Leaders, LLC

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Description

This paper summarizes the second phase of a research and analysis project that stemmed from the initial work which provided DHS Science and Technology leadership with examples of practical approaches to risk-informed decisionmaking and metrics for program and project selection. The second phase was undertaken to provide additional relevant information to DHS as it seeks to strengthen its laboratory programs.

Document Type

Occasional Paper

Topic(s)

Emerging Science and Technologies, Homeland Security

Publication Date

7-2011

Publication

Defense and Technology Paper

Publisher

National Defense University Press

City

Washington, D.C.

Keywords

science, technology, DHS, laboratories

Recommended Citation

Musa, Samuel; Chait, Richard; Russo, Vincent; and Back, Donna, "Strengthening Government Laboratory Science and Technology Programs: Some Thoughts for the Department of Homeland Security" (2011). Defense and Technology Papers. 26.
https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/defense-tech-papers/26