Pennsylvania State University Office of Military and Security Programs

The OMSP is a strategic initiative to position Penn State in the lead among academic institutions for military, homeland security and defense, and information operations research and technology development.


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.
    • At a Glance
    Institution Director: 
    LtCol. Ronald R. Madrid, USMC (Ret)
    Website: 
    http://www.omsp.psu.edu/index.html
    Mission: 
    Develop and manage research, technology development, education, and training funding from across the federal government including DoD, DHS, and the intelligence agencies, as well as from relevant state governmental agencies charged with homeland security and homeland defense. Make Penn State the optimum value proposition (e.g. lowest cost for highest performance) for the government in all aspects of R&TD, education and training for military, security and information operations in ALL of academia. Create a long term, deep seated trust and mutual respect between these agencies and Penn State. Develop a culture of interaction between sponsors and faculty that is founded on service, value, and cutting edge research and teaching.
    Contact Information
    Phone Number: 
    814-865-8878
    Fax Number: 
    814-865-6146
    Academic Information
    Does your institution provide training and education programs?: 
    No

    Location

    The Pennsylvania State University
    117 Transportation Research Building
    University Park, PA
    United States