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Around the Region in Homeland Security

Our Around the Region in Homeland Security newsletter highlights current activities related to homeland security. To subscribe, email nwrtc@pnnl.gov. 

Highlights in the March 2026 issue include:

  • PNNL Powers Biotechnology, Grid Operations, Nuclear Science Through Genesis AI For Science Mission 

  • Mapping the Future of Data Centers: A New Public Tool Illuminates What’s Next

  • Panel Addresses Fentanyl Threat

  • New Microgrid Testbed for Maritime and Coastal Energy Technologies

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Around the Region in Homeland Security March 2026 newsletter

Notes from the Field

In the June 2023 Notes from the Field newsletter, we take a closer look at the Public Infrastructure Security Cyber Education System (PISCES), a program dedicated to developing the future cybersecurity workforce through collaboration with the private sector, colleges and universities, and local governments to provide no-cost cybersecurity monitoring for small public organizations.

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Notes from the Field June 2023 newsletter

Upcoming Events

  • March 10–12 – Critical Infrastructure Protection & Resilience North America

  • May 11–12 – SMR & Advanced Reactor 2026

  • July 19–23 – Pacific NorthWest Economic Region 2026 Annual Summit

  • August 10–13 – National Homeland Security Conference

  • August 12–14 – Fire-Rescue International 2026

  • October 24–27 – International Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference and Exposition

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News & Publications

FEBRUARY 17, 2026
News Release

PNNL Powers Biotechnology, Grid Operations, Nuclear Science Through Genesis AI for Science Mission

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FEBRUARY 16, 2026
Staff Accomplishment

PNNL Scientist Outlines Steps to Address Fentanyl Threat

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Photo of Kabrena Rodda at Rep. Riley Fentanyl Roundtable
FEBRUARY 12, 2026
Article

New Microgrid Testbed for Maritime and Coastal Energy Technologies

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Deployment of CRABEE
JANUARY 21, 2026
Article

Mapping the Future of Data Centers: A New Public Tool Illuminates What’s Next

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Open Source Data Center Atlas screenshot
NOVEMBER 24, 2025
News Release

Energy Department Launches ‘Genesis Mission’ to Transform American Science and Innovation Through the AI Computing Revolution

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Genesis Mission
JANUARY 14, 2026
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New PNNL Report Aids Utilities in Preparing for Wildfires

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