In March 2001 , ANSER moved to new offices in Shirlington . Shortly before , Dr. Ruth David ( 1998 – 2015 ) had been selected as its fourth president . ANSER moved into " homeland security " projects that year . In the spring of 2001 , the company invested its personnel and assets to create the ANSER Institute for Homeland Security , making it well-positioned for contracts after the events of 9/11 that year . The Homeland Security Act of 2002 called for the establishment of a federally funded research and development center ( FFRDC ) , to be called the Homeland Security Institute ( HSI ) . In 2004 , ANSER won the contract to host HSI , a think tank devoted to addressing national policy and security issues where scientific , technical , and analytical expertise is required
the events of 9/11
September 11 attacks
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