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National Center for SimulationThe National Center for Simulation (NCS) is a non-profit national organization with government, academic and industry members operating as an open consortium.

The vision for NCS is to be the internationally recognized leader in supporting and expanding the modeling and simulation community.  The mission of NCS is to promote and provide modeling and simulation technology expansion, education, and business development support to the government, industry, and academic communities. 

The National Center for Simulation promotes coordination, collaboration and public awareness for its member organizations.  NCS is working to create synergy for the advancements of training simulation, bringing together the newest technologies in training and simulation and the industries that can benefit from them.

Join NCS for an Update on Lake Nona's Medical City featuring Dr. Thad Seymour, Tues, 6 Mar 2012

Lake Nona's Medical City promises to have a huge economic impact on Orlando/Central Florida.  When linked with the Modeling, Simulation & Training Industry cluster in Central Florida there is every reason to think our area could drive the future of Medical Simulation.

Come join NCS for an update on the continuing development and growth of the Medical City.  Dr. Thad Seymour, Vice President, Life Sciences at Lake Nona will update participants on where current construction/development stands and what we can expect in the future.

When:  Tuesday, 6 March 2012, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where:  Radission Hotel Orlando UCF
               1724 Alafaya Trail
               Orlando, FL 32826

Cost:  $25 in advance.  $30 at the door on the day of the event.


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Posted: Jan 19th, 2012 »
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Orlando-based Serious Gaming Conference Continues to Draw High-Level Keynotes, Exceptional Topics

January 16, 2012. Orlando, Fla. the National Center for Simulation, along with Team Orlando, announced today the keynote speakers in place for the 5th annual Defense GameTech Users’ Conference.  Accepting the invitations are:  General Edward A. Rice, Commander, United States Air Force Air Education and Training Command (AETC);  Michael Jones, Chief Technology Advocate, Google;  Maj Gen Thomas K. Andersen, Commander, Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development & Education and Vice Commander, Air University;  BGen Frank L. Kelley, Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command;  Dr. Terry Allard, Department Head for Warfighter Performance (Code 34), Office of Naval Research (ONR);  COL (P) Pat White, Deputy Commanding Officer, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center-Training (CAC-T).  Other speakers to note from around the country will provide presentations and tutorials, such as:  Dr. Constance Steinkeuhler-Squire, Senior Policy Analyst at the Office of Science and Technology Policy in the Executive Office of the President; Mr.


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Posted: Jan 17th, 2012 »
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Florida Defense Contractor Day 2012 at the Capitol in Tallahassee, FL

The Florida League of Defense Contractors Presents
Florida Defense Contractor Day 2012 at the Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida.

February 14, 2012

With Special Guest Luncheon Speaker Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll

“I look forward to addressing the 2012 defense contractor's day at the Capitol.  As veterans, both Governor Scott and I are strong advocates for the most robust and advanced national defense possible.  Florida's defense contractors provide our military, space industry and our allies with the tools to improve technology, increase efficiencies, win conflicts and avoid future conflicts while also providing thousands of quality, high-tech jobs for Floridians.” -- Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll.

and Special Exhibit

Lockheed Martin F-35 Cockpit Demonstrator


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Posted: Jan 23rd, 2012 »
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Android – A Dive Into an Open Source Operating System for the Mobile Device User

INCOSE Space Coast & ITEA-CF to host Joint Meeting
Thursday, February 2, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

If you use or are interested in Android technology, you may want to participate in the event described in the attached flyer that is being supported by the UCF Business Incubator in the Central Florida Research Park.  You do not have to be a member of either INCOSE or ITEA to attend. You can attend in person or via the web.

Android – A Dive Into an Open Source Operating System for the Mobile Device User

Mr. David Gewirtz will talk about mobile security architecture, emerging privacy and security concerns of Android mobile devices and the security and safety considerations for activities such as tethering, using Wi-Fi hotspots, third-party applications, Bluetooth, emailing files, and connectivity. Presenter: David Gewirtz U.S. Policy Advisor & Computer Scientist.


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Posted: Jan 23rd, 2012 »
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2011 Ends on Positive Note--200,000 jobs created in December--article courtesy of Adecco Engineering & Technical

To see the workplace economy jobs detail, click on the attached file.


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Posted: Jan 17th, 2012 »
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