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2011 NTSA Modeling & Simulation Awards / 2011 Governor's Award

Posted on September 8, 2011 in General News,

2011 NTSA Modeling & Simulation Awards / 2011 Governor’s Award Each year, NTSA presents Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Modeling & Simulation. This year’s awards will be presented at the annual NTSA Leadership Reception & Executive Dinner (an invitation-only event) to be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, in conjunction with I/ITSEC 2011. The most […]

MT2 Magazine article features U.S. Department of Education Executive's visit to IFEST and Team Orlando

Posted on September 8, 2011 in General News,

To view the MT2 article click on the following link: http://www.military-training-technology.com/mt2-home/346-mt2-2011-volume-16-issue-6-september/4667-team-orlando-update.html

JHT awarded $40 million contract with NOAA

Posted on September 8, 2011 in General News,

To view the OBJ article click on the following link: http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/2011/09/07/jht-awarded-40m-noaa-contract.html?ed=2011-09-07&s=article_du&ana=e_du_pub

UCF is now accepting applications for the January 2012 Orlando cohort of the Master’s of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) degree

Posted on September 8, 2011 in General News,

Master’s of Science in Engineering Management—January 2012 Cohort for Working Professionals UCF is now accepting applications for the January 2012 Orlando cohort of the Master’s of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) degree. The off-campus, cohort-based offering of the MSEM is the Professional Engineering Management Program (PEMP). The Professional Engineering Management Program (PEMP) is offered as […]

Military Training Technology (MT2) Magazine announces NCS as the host for GAMETECH 2012

Posted on September 7, 2011 in General News,

To view the entire article click on the following link: http://www.military-training-technology.com/mt2-home/338-mt2-2011-volume-16-issue-5-august/4664-national-center-for-simulation-will-host-gametech-2012.html

PhD Candidate needs your help as an experiment volunteer for Unmanned Aircraft Operator's Situational Awareness Research

Posted on September 6, 2011 in General News,

I am writing to ask for your assistance in advertising my need for experiment test participants to members of your organization. I am performing PhD experimental research to examine the effects of visual interaction methods (static vs. dynamic) on unmanned aircraft operator’s situational awareness. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of […]

British American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida (BACC) Announces "BACC Yorkshire Transatlantic Conference"

Posted on September 2, 2011 in General News,

 “Live/Transatlantic” UK to Orlando Skype Seminar An international team of peer professionals created this round table platform to collaboratively address three key areas of concern for business owners today: 1. Strategic Partnerships 2. Sales/ Marketing Strategies 3. Business Development We attack these issues from a “think tank” vantage point, leveraging the individual expertise of the […]

SIMIGON awarded $2.6M Air Force contract

Posted on September 2, 2011 in General News,

Published: September 1, 2011 SIMIGON was awarded a $2.6 million contract by the U.S. Air Force Air Education Training Command for its T-6A modular training devices.  To view the entire OBJ article, click on the following link: http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/2011/09/01/simigon-awarded-26m-air-force-contract.html?surround=etf&ana=e_article  

MS&T eNews

Posted on August 31, 2011 in General News,

Click here to view the August 31, 2011 MS&T News from Halldale Media: http://halldale.com/creativemessage/view/56/1DHa5NLR

Orange County Commission agrees to fund locally based Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Program

Posted on August 31, 2011 in General News,

30 August 2011 Today, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners approved funding to establish a locally based economic gardening technical assistance program.  The funding will be used to provide growth oriented 2nd stage businesses access to business strategy and market research services focused on growing revenues.  These services will be provided at no cost […]

Mark your calendar–NCS & Southeastern Data to host Electronics Recycling Event in the Research Park

Posted on August 31, 2011 in General News,

Recycle your unwanted electronics equipment and support the NCS Scholarship Programs When:  Tuesday, 15 November 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Where:  The overflow parking lot next to the Science Drive Entry Gate to Naval Support Activity Orlando (NSA Orlando)/Naval Air Warfare Center, Training Systems Division (NAWC TSD).  The parking lot is located at the […]

Breakfast Event with Industry featuring Senator Bill Nelson

Posted on August 25, 2011 in President's Corner,

National Center for Simulation 3039 Technology Parkway Orlando, FL 32826 Phone: 407.384.6111 Fax: 407.384.0043 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 […]

24 August 2011, Annual Manufacturing-Simulation Exchange a Huge Success!

Posted on August 25, 2011 in General News,

24 August 2011 The Annual Manufacturing-Simulation Exchange hosted by the Manufacturers Association of Central Florida (MACF) and the National Center for Simulation (NCS) attracted 19 Corporate Exhibitors and more than 120 participants.  Hosted this year at the Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) site in the Research Park, this event provides a unique venue that brings manufacturing and simulation […]

NCS Hosts Education’s Innovation Leader at Community Round Table with Central Florida Educators

Posted on August 24, 2011 in General News,

As part of the August ADL (Advanced Distributed Learning) iFest event, The National Center for Simulation, headquartered in the Central Florida Research Park hosted Education Assistant Deputy Secretary, James Shelton III, at a community roundtable. Lt. Gen. (Ret) Tom Baptiste, President/Executive Director of NCS and Hank Okraski, Chairman of the NCS Education and Workforce Development […]

Workforce Central Florida & UCF opportunity to Invest in your future workforce through the STEM Initiative

Posted on August 18, 2011 in General News,

Workforce Central Florida and the University of Central Florida’s Office of Experiential Learning have partnered to offer the greater Orlando technology community an opportunity to invest in their future workforce through the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) initiative. Investing in tomorrow’s workforce to meet projected demands in Orlando’s new and emerging industries of Digital […]

Lockheed's Orlando training-simulation units lands $84.3 million Air Force contract

Posted on August 17, 2011 in General News,

By Richard Burnett, Orlando Sentinel August 9 2011, 4:49 PM EDT Orlando-based Lockheed Martin Global Training & Logistics said Tuesday it has received an Air Force contract worth $84.3 million to produce flight simulators and other aircrew-training equipment for the advanced, C-130J transport aircraft. The complete article can be viewed at:http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-lockheed-simulation-contract-20110809,0,2364078.story

Manufacturers: Take Advantage of Bonus Depreciation Incentives "Before They’re Gone", courtesy of LarsonAllen, LLP

Posted on August 17, 2011 in General News,

August 15, 2011 Manufacturers:  Take Advantage of Bonus Depreciation Incentives “Before They’re Gone”. When the economy hit the skids in 2008, Congress significantly expanded two first-year depreciation deductions as an incentive to businesses.  The goal was to induce spending on capital equipment and some categories of real estate improvements by allowing considerably improved first-year deductions.  […]

12 August 2011–NCS Awarded two $2,500 Scholarships in Honor of Vince & Beth Amico

Posted on August 12, 2011 in General News,

On 12 Aug 2011, NCS awarded two $2,500 scholarships to UCF students (see attached photos).  Both Vince & Beth Amico attended a brief presentation ceremony at NCS in their honor.  The first was given to Steven Hellmann who recently graduated from University High School. The second was presented to Marcus Monka who is a graduate student […]

National Center for Simulation (NCS) to Host GameTech 2012

Posted on August 12, 2011 in General News,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Terri Bernhardt (407) 883-5181 National Center for Simulation (NCS) to Host GameTech 2012 Aug. 12, 2011.  Orlando, Fla.  Building on the long-standing government, industry and academic relationship, Team Orlando announced today that the National Center for Simulation (NCS) will host the 2012 GameTech Conference. The management move to NCS recognizes […]