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NCS Accomplishhments--a living document as of 14 May 2013

NCS Accomplishhments--a living document as of 14 May 2013

To provide Members feedback on the activity of NCS on their behalf, the following document captures specific accomplishments since 1 January 2013.  A living document, it will be updated periodically to provide you the most current information possible.  To read more click on the attached file which was last updated on 14 May 2013:

Posted By: tbaptisteDate Posted: May 13, 2013

NCS & Florida Hospital's Nicholson Center for Surgical Advancement were featured on CH 9 Central Florida Spotlight

NCS & Florida Hospital's Nicholson Center for Surgical Advancement were featured on CH 9 Central Florida Spotlight

Central Florida Spotlight, a weekly television show that showcases items of importance to Central Florida, recently featured the Medical Simulation Industry.  Greg Warmoth interviewed Thomas Baptiste, Lt. Gen., USAF (Ret.), President of NCS; Dr. Roger Smith, CTO, Florida Hospital - Nicholson Center for Surgical Advancment; and Dr. Arnold Advincula, Medical Director, Gynecologic Robotic Surgery Program, Florida Hospital Global Robotics Institute.

The entire show can be accessed via the following link:

http://www.wftv.com/videos/news/medical-simulation-industry-central-flor...
 

Posted By: tbaptisteDate Posted: January 11, 2013

NCS attended ITEC 2012 in London to promote high tech opportunity in Central Florida

NCS attended ITEC 2012 in London to promote high tech opportunity in Central Florida

22-24 May, NCS participated at ITEC 2012 in London.  The European equivalent of I/ITSEC, ITEC provides a unique opportunity to tell the story of the MS&T Industry in Central Florida.  NCS partnered with the Metro Orlando EDC to talk with European companies about the benefits of having a presence in the epicenter of the MS&T Industry.  In order to manage conference costs, NCS partnered with Lockheed Martin GT&L to share a portion of their booth space.  Lt Gen (Ret) Baptiste also participated on a panel during the conference.

Posted By: tbaptisteDate Posted: May 30, 2012

NCS 2012 Accomplishments--a living document as of 31 Dec 2012

NCS 2012 Accomplishments--a living document as of 31 Dec 2012

To provide Members feedback on the activity of NCS on their behalf, the following document captures specific accomplishments since 1 Jan 12.  A living document, it will be updated periodically to provide you the most current information possible.  To read more click on the attached file which was last updated on 31 December 2012:

Posted By: tbaptisteDate Posted: February 17, 2012

LT Gen (Ret) Baptiste talks about the future of Medical Simulation on UCF's Metro Center Outlook TV Program

LT Gen (Ret) Baptiste talks about the future of Medical Simulation on UCF's Metro Center Outlook TV Program

Lt Gen (Ret) Baptiste was interviewed by Dr. Diane Trees on the UCF Metro Center Outlook TV Program.  The focus of the interview was diversification of the Florida economy and the potential of the Simulation Industry to spin-off in other areas such as Medical Simulation.  To watch the video click on the attached link.

http://www.ucftv.ucf.edu/shows/ucf_metro/

Posted By: tbaptisteDate Posted: December 11, 2011

4 Oct 2011 NCS Membership Night a huge success!

4 Oct 2011 NCS Membership Night a huge success!

NCS held another semi-annual Membership Night on Tuesday, 4 Oct 2011 at Stoneybrook East Golf Club.  The event drew more than 140 Members and invited guests from team Orlando and the local community.

To view the President/Executive Director's Update to the Membership, click on the attached PPT Brief.

Also included are a few photos from the evening.

Posted By: tbaptisteDate Posted: October 7, 2011

Breakfast Event with Industry featuring Senator Bill Nelson

Breakfast Event with Industry featuring Senator Bill Nelson

National Center for Simulation
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contact: Dolly Rairigh Glass (407) 797-7851

NCS New Initiatives Attract Nelson

May 20, 2011. Orlando, Fla. As part of a push to enlist continued support of state and federal lawmakers through focused engagement and targeted updates about Central Florida’s Modeling, Simulation and Training Industry (MS&T) cluster, the National Center for Simulation (NCS), in partnership with the Central Florida Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), co-hosted a breakfast event featuring U.S. Senator Bill Nelson (D) last Friday, May 20, at the Radisson Hotel Orlando (UCF).

Nelson spent time updating the group on current news and challenges in Washington, D.C. and giving them a quick look into issues affecting our Nation’s citizens, as well as those most important to Florida.

Read more »

Posted By: tbaptisteDate Posted: August 25, 2011

NCS 2011 Accomplishments--A Living Document as of 22 November 2011

NCS 2011 Accomplishments--A Living Document as of 22 November 2011

To provide Members feedback on the activity of NCS on their behalf, the following document captures specific accomplishments since 1 Jan 11.  A living document, it will be updated periodically to provide you the most current information possible.  To read more click on the attached file which was last updated on 22 November 2011:

Posted By: tbaptisteDate Posted: May 3, 2011


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