Another notable woman-owned SBIR company, Massachusetts-based Polestar Technologies, Inc., developed a chemical identification capability for hidden explosives. Through the SBIR Program, Polestar was able to fully automate their Self-Tracking and Reconnaissance of Explosives (STARE) system to improve explosives detection and identification by security personnel. Polestar and DHS are currently exploring the use of STARE Automatic Identification Detection at building entry points.
These are only some examples of how women continue to play a crucial role in leading S&T’s actual science and technology, and there are several more we could point out related to our stakeholder engagement efforts (for example, our innovation funding programs, which cast a wide, inclusive net to identify and implement cutting-edge solutions).
Today and every day, we will continue to nurture a legacy of women leading the way in R&D.
Source: Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate
