ALERT | Awareness and Localization of Explosive-Related Threats

2013 Site Visit

The Awareness and Localization of Explosives-Related Threats (ALERT) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center for Explosives Research Lead Site Visit will take place on:

Tuesday, May 7th from 8:00am to 5:00pm
at Northeastern University in 240 Egan Research Center.

Please plan to ARRIVE AT 7:30am so that we can start promptly at 8:00am.

We look forward to seeing you next week and we appreciate your continued participation in ALERT and a successful Site Visit! If you need any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] or 617-373-5384.

Map of NEU’s campus which highlights the Egan Research Building (A) and the Renaissance Parking Garage (B)

DRAFT AGENDA as of 4/30/13

May 7, 2013

8:00 – 8:15 am Welcome and Introduction of Review Team

• Matthew Clark, Director, Office of University Programs,
  Science and Technology Directorate, Department of Homeland Security

8:15 – 8:40 am Lead University and Principal Partner Welcome and Introductions

• Stephen W. Director, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs,
  Northeastern University
• Peter Alfonso, Vice President of Research and Economic Development,
  University of Rhode Island
• Melvin Bernstein, Senior Vice Provost of Research and Graduate Education,
  Northeastern University
• Nadine Aubry, Dean of the College of Engineering, Northeastern University

8:40 – 9:20 am Overview of the Proposed ALERT Program

• Michael B. Silevitch, ALERT Director,
  Robert D. Black Professor of Engineering, Northeastern University

9:20 – 10:00 am Research Thrust 1: Characterization and Elimination of Illicit Explosives

• Jimmie C. Oxley, ALERT Co‐Director, and Thrust Leader,
  Professor of Chemistry, University of Rhode Island

10:00 – 10:40 am Research Thrust 2: Trace and Vapor Sensors

• William B. Euler, Thrust Leader, Department Chair and
  Professor of Chemistry, University of Rhode Island

10:40 – 11:00 am Break
11:00 – 11:40 am Research Thrust 3: Bulk Sensors and Sensor Systems

• Carey M. Rappaport, Thrust Leader,
  Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Northeastern University

11:40 – 12:30 pm Research Thrust 4: Video Analytics and Signature Analysis

• David Castañón, Thrust Leader, Department Chair and
  Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Boston University

12:30 – 1:15 pm Working Lunch and Poster Viewing
1:15 – 1:40 pm Transition/E2E Initiatives

• John Beaty, Thrust Leader, ALERT Director of Technology Programs,
  Northeastern University

1:40 – 2:00 pm Industrial Collaboration and Outreach

• Emel Bulat, ALERT Industrial and Government Liaison,
  Northeastern University

2:00 – 2:10 pm The Gordon Engineering Leadership (GEL) Program

• Simon Pitts, GEL Director and Professor of Practice,
  College of Engineering, Northeastern University

2:10 – 2:40 pm Overview of ALERT Education Programs

• Stephen W. McKnight, Education Co‐Lead,
  Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Northeastern University
• James L. Smith, Education Co‐Lead, Professor of Chemistry,
  University of Rhode Island

2:40 – 2:50 pm K‐12 and Community College Outreach

• Claire Duggan, Director of Programs and Operations,
  Center for STEM Education, Northeastern University

2:50 – 3:00 pm DHS Professional Development and Training Programs

• Jimmie C. Oxley, ALERT Co‐Director, and Thrust Leader

3:00 – 3:15 pm Break

3:15 – 4:25 pm Discussion (Q&A) of Evaluation Topics:

     Resource Commitments

• Stephen W. Director, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs,
  Northeastern University
• Nadine Aubry, Dean of the College of Engineering, Northeastern University
• Winifred Brownell, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences,
  University of Rhode Island

     Management and Strategic Plan

     Education and Training

     MSI Commitment

     Outreach and Communication

     Transition Initiatives and Industrial Collaboration

4:25 – 4:30 pm Wrap‐Up and Closing Remarks

• Michael B. Silevitch, ALERT Director
•  Jimmie C. Oxley, ALERT Co‐Director, and Thrust Leader
• Matthew Clark, Director, Office of University Programs

4:30 – 5:00 pm Government Executive Session