Education Programs

It is widely recognized that the US continues to need to emphasize the development of  a workforce pipeline into the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The development of the ALERT education program was guided by the need to provide a meaningful impact on the communities of university students, K-14 students and their teachers, first responders, and career professionals who are  important contributors to DHS and to the success of its critical mission.

In addition to developing the next generation of fundamental research advances, the ALERT team of educational institutions addresses the strong and continuing need for personnel trained in Department of Homeland Security technologies.

The ALERT Education Program initiatives have been focused on the following areas:

  • University Graduate and Undergraduate Programs;
  • Professional Development Programs and Short Courses for DHS Professionals and First Responders; and
  • K-12 and Community College Awareness and Involvement.

Information about past and ongoing programs aimed at engaging students and professionals in ALERT research can be found in the Education Programs drop-down menu above. To learn more about the different ALERT research areas, explore the results of our various projects in our four main ALERT Research Thrust areas on our website here.

REU students get hands-on experience

Our REU program gets students in the lab as soon as their first year in college. Students work on active ALERT research projects as part of this 10-week summer program.

Innovation Fast Track

EXCLUSIVE TO CENTER MEMBERS: Log in to explore your Innovation Fast Track, an online portal that gives you one-stop access to center researchers, funding opportunities, exclusive events and more.

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Student Central

Students, get connected with Industry Partners, find out about research and volunteer opportunities within ALERT, or get advice on how to best showcase your work at Student Central.

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The Partnership

ALERT is led by Northeastern University (NEU) and includes three key academic strategic partners: Boston University, Purdue University, and University of Rhode Island (URI).

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