Penn State Capabilities

Penn State has demonstrated the following capabilities to support the U.S. Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security:

• Penn State's Homeland Security Initiative involves advancing the education, research, and outreach programs at the University to improve homeland security and the welfare of our communities.
• Electro-optics and night vision technology to support weapon and sensor development.
• SIGINT/ELINT capabilities to support information operations.
• Information technology to support logistics information systems, manpower management systems and deployment optimization.
• Management and business practices to optimize military recruiting efficiency.
• Supply chain management to support logistics education.
• Health and human development to support military and military family support programs.
• Human effects determination, technical assessments and education/training to support DOD/DHS non-lethal technology initiatives.
• Chemical-biological sensor technology development to support DOD and DHS.
• Computer, civil and environmental engineering to support DOD anti-terrorism and force protection initiatives.
• Simulation and gaming.
• Decision support tools.
• Nanotechnology and micro-electro-mechanical device fabrication.
• Power generation.
• Conditioned based maintenance.