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Technologically Speaking is a podcast series that delivers insightful, thought-provoking, and unscripted conversations about timely national security challenges and the scientific solutions S&T is developing to tackle them.

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In this second episode of Season 6, host Brittany Greco chats with Alice Hong, Director of S&T’s National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL), about how emerging technologies are helping first responders secure our communities.

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We’re kicking off Season 6 with a timely conversation with Helen Mearns, Deputy Director of S&T’s Chemical Security Analysis Center. She shares with host Brittany Greco all about the lab’s vital work in safeguarding the country from chemical hazards.... more

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In the final episode of Technologically Speaking Season 5, host Brittany Greco and S&T Senior Advisor Kristin Wyckoff explore how the Directorate is helping DHS and its components to see over the horizon through foresighting. By understanding the lan... more

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Host Brittany Greco and Air, Land, and Ports of Entry Program Manager Saadat Laiq have an important conversation about new technology solutions to assist Department of Homeland Security component agencies and frontline responders secure our borders a... more

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Recent Guests

Helen Mearns
Deputy Director of S&T's Chemical Security Analysis Center
Chemical Security Analysis Center, DHS S&T
Episode: The Science and Human Impact of Chemical Threats
John Han
S&T's attache to Singapore.
Department of Homeland Security
Episode: What We Both Gain from a Closer Relationship
Derek Chong
Representative from Singapore's Home Team Science and Technology Agency
Home Team Science and Technology Agency
Episode: What We Both Gain from a Closer Relationship
Russell Becker
Director of the Office for Interoperability and Compatibility at S&T
Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate
Episode: Different Pieces and Systems
John Clemmensen
Program manager overseeing biometrics and work with ports of entry at S&T
Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate
Episode: Detect Anything That’s Coming into the Country
Melissa Oh
Managing Director for the DHS S&T Silicon Valley Innovation Program
Department of Homeland Security
Episode: The Right Way to Go About Working with Startups
Lindsay Gabbert
Microbiologist at the S&T Plum Island Animal Disease Center
Department of Homeland Security
Episode: It's a Global Problem

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Brittany Greco
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High-quality conversations with diverse DHS perspectives are praise-worthy.
Guests bring real-world expertise and actionable takeaways for public safety tech.
Listeners consistently praise the depth and practicality of technical insights.

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#128
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#151
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#220
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The Science and Human Impact of Chemical Threats
Q: So thinking again about, accidental chemical releases, what kind of modeling inputs or data do you feed into these models to understand how a release might progress?
We start with established baseline models for chlorine and other common chemicals, then compare those predictions with real-world observations from field tests and incidents; we continuously update the models with meteorological data, stockpile information, and proximity to populations to improve the accuracy and usefulness for first responders.
Good Chance You’re Going to Save Lives
Q: What advice do you have for someone that's interested in their career with first responder technologies?
Really listen to your customers. Understand it's not just the tech. It's you have to earn their trust.
What We Both Gain from a Closer Relationship
Q: What are DHS interests, the US interests in the Indo-Pacific?
It's important for the US to be prepared to address concerns and threats emanating from the People's Republic of China, ensuring security and safety in the region.
What We Both Gain from a Closer Relationship
Q: Can you give us an example of some of those areas? Where have we made progress with Singapore lately?
Most recently, John facilitated a CBRN workshop that brought together several regional partners in response to a hypothetical chemical incident.
What We Both Gain from a Closer Relationship
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your background, how you came to S&T?
John Han joined S&T in 2007, initially interested in international relations and public affairs, seeing an opportunity with a new department.

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What is Technologically Speaking about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A technology-forward discussion series focused on national security challenges and the scientific solutions developed to tackle them. Episodes frequently center on strategic foresight, border/security tech, public safety innovations, interoperability and standards, and the human aspects of emergency response. A standout pattern is the collaboration across DHS S&T with external partners and practitioners, emphasizing practical, field-tested tech—ranging from drones and biometrics to robotics and life-detection tools—for real-world mission impact. The show likely appeals to professionals in public safety, defense, policy, and engineering who value actionable insights, cross-agency collaboration, and the intersection of policy with cutting-edg... more

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4. Russell Becker
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6. Melissa Oh
7. Lindsay Gabbert

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