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ASU PhD Student Myke Cohen Bridges Music, Psychology and AI in Research for a Safer Future

Myke Cohen never planned to be an engineer in his current field. But a fascination with how people experience world from music to technology opened the door to a different

Engineering Security: Dr. Jun Zhuang’s Strategic Toolkit for Smarter Border Solutions

Dr. Jun Zhuang didn’t just grow up alongside the evolution of the Department of Homeland Security’s Centers of Excellence — he lived it. “I was a Ph.D. student when the

CHIMERAS: Rethinking Human-AI Teamwork in National Security Screening

Arizona State University professor of Human Systems Engineering, Dr. Nancy Cooke is at the intersection of machine learning, cognitive science, and national security. Along with other researchers at Arizona State

CAOE Invited Speaker Event: Game Theory, Data Analytics, and Disaster Management

April 10, 2025 12:00 PM (EST) | 9:00 AM (PT) About the Seminar: Game Theory, Data Analytics, and Disaster Management Society faces increasing property damage and casualties from both man-made

A wrap on DASSH 2025: Students Tackle Homeland Security Challenges

The Designing ACTIONABLE Solutions for a Secure Homeland (DASSH) Student Design Challenge has officially concluded, delivering inspiring and impactful results. Hosted by the Center for Accelerating Operational Efficiency (CAOE), a

A collage featuring four different photographs divided by a central banner with the acronym “SCRIPS ” in large black letters with ASU gold shadow. A background photo in the upper part of the image is a blue background with a metal link chain in the middle. Below the acronym, in smaller ASU gold-color text, reads “Supply Chain Resilience Issues, Problems and Solutions for the Homeland Security Enterprise.” The bottom left photo shows a close-up of a bright blue sky with fluffy clouds and displays an orange cargo crane at a shipping port with containers. The bottom middle photo is an intricate close-up of blue circuit board components. In the bottom right is an image of agricultural machinery in a field under a clear sky. Each photograph represents different aspects of supply chain resilience issues and solutions relevant to homeland security.

Call for Research Proposals: Supply Chain Resilience

The Center for Accelerating Operational Efficiency (CAOE) is excited to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for innovative research addressing Supply Chain Resilience for the Homeland Security Enterprise. This opportunity

CAOE to Fund 7 New Projects in Y8

The Center for Accelerating Operational Efficiency (CAOE) at Arizona State University is launching seven innovative research projects in its Year 8. Aimed at enhancing homeland security through advanced analytical tools

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Innovative and Secure Data Processing

New approach promises to revolutionize data privacy and enhance analysis capabilities for critical operations As data security concerns continue to grow, a cutting-edge project is addressing one of the most

Optimizing the Future of TSA Checkpoints: Transformative Research in Workforce Management

Streamlining Security Operations for Millions In an era of increasing travel demands, efficient airport security screening is more critical than ever. Each day, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screens over

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Transforming Software Transparency to Enhance Security Decisions

In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is an ever-growing concern. As software becomes an integral part of virtually every system, ensuring that its components are secure is critical. One way to