NCS News Desk

The National Center for Simulation partnered with UCF’s Institute for Simulation & Training (IST), The Florida High Tech Corridor Council (FHTCC), The Greater Orlando Economic Development Commission (EDC), Florida Hospital’s Nicholson Center for Surgical Advancement, The Volusia County EDC, The Oceola County EDC and Daytona State College to build a high tech display at I/ITSEC 2010 that […]

Responding to an invitation from the President/Executive Director, National Center for Simulation, Congressman-Elect Dan Webster, Congresswoman-Elect Sandy Adams, State Senator Thad Altman and State Representative Jason Brodeur took advantage of a guided tour of the I/ITSEC 2010 display floor.  During the tour, Lt Gen (Ret) Baptiste was able to explain the strength of the Modeling […]

AUVSI Florida Penisula Chapter invites you to a reception during I/ITSEC 2010 that will feature a presentation by AUVSI President/CEO Michael Tuscano entitled “The Future of Unmanned Systems”.  When:  Monday, November 29, 2010 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Room 220F, South Concourse, Orange County Convention Center If you would like to attend, please register NLT November […]

On 10 Nov, the National Center for Simulation (NCS) hosted an electronics recycling amnesty event at Partnership III to support their scholarship efforts at UCF and Daytona State College.  Southeastern Data provided the recycling services and collected over 4000 lbs of material from over 25 different companies, consisting of 73 cathode ray tube monitors, 897 lbs of mixed […]

General Gordon R. Sullivan, USA (Ret), President and Chief Operating Officer Association of the United States Army (AUSA) and 32nd Chief of Staff of the Army will be the guest speaker at the AUSA Sunshine Chapter General Membership Meeting on 22 Nov 10.  For complete details on the event, click on the attached brochure:

Dear Florida Aviation/Aerospace Industry Community,   Enterprise Florida is compiling an accurate, up-to-date directory, which will catalog Florida’s aviation/aerospace and defense companies, and their capabilities. Enterprise Florida (EFI) is Florida’s Official Economic Development Organization, whose chairman is the Governor of Florida.  This Directory will be used as one of the primary tools for marketing Florida’s […]

What follows is the transcript of the interview with COL Craig Langhauser.  It may contain some nuggets that can help NCS Companies focus on future Army requirements. October 01, 2010 The U.S. Army’s Simulation & Technology Training Center, or STTC, is part of the service’s Research, Development and Engineering Command. Based in Orlando, Fla., the […]

$50,000 prize offered for the most accurate predictive model   Advances in digital manufacturing (DM) may address cost and time constraints associated with manufacturing the complex components required to support the Department of Defense mission. With the ongoing development of DM, a better understanding of the capabilities and limitations of DM is needed. The Defense […]

Lt Gen (Ret) Baptiste was the featured speaker at the GrayRobinson, Attorneys at Law, Community Leader Forum Luncheon on 9 Nov 10.  Included in the more than 100 participants was Congresswoman-Elect Sandy Adams, Orange County Mayor Richard T. Crotty, Orange County Mayor-Elect Theresa Jacobs, Commissioner-Elect Damiani and Commissioner-Elect Jennifer Thompson, Commissioner Bill Segal and two Members […]

Dear NCS Members,   For those of you who were unable to attend the NCS Special Panel Discussion last week, many topics were addressed relating to creating, protecting and realizing your company’s value.  For your convenience, a brief outline of the substantive information shared during the panel discussion is included below.   Please contact the […]

The Symposium for Emerging Applications of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) in Industry and Academia (EAIA) has evolved into a hub for new ideas and successful applications thereof. The focus is on innovative applications of M&S in theory and practice. As such, we are looking for papers that show successful and promising trends. For 2011, we […]

NDIA Central Florida Chapter Bi-Montly Luncheon THURSDAY, 4 NOVEMBER 2010 Schedule 1115-Social, 1150-Program, 1220-Lunch   Speaker COLONEL DAVID A. SMITH, PM TRASYS   COL Smith will provide an update on their activities and the “State of the Corps” as a prelude to the USMC’s 235th Birthday Celebration.  At the conclusion of remarks, COL Smith, along […]

On Friday, 5 Nov 10 UCP of Central Florida will host a breakfast fundraiser.  For more information refer to the attached flyer.

Come and make sure your voice is heard at a Small Business Administration (SBA) Regulatory Fairness Forum for Small Business Who:  Speak directly to the SBA National Ombudsman, Esther H. Vassar When:  Thursday, 28 Oct 10 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Where:  The Disney Entrepreneur Center                 315 E. Robinson Street, Suite 100                 Orlando, FL 32801 […]

Waymon Armstrong and his high-tech training company weathered a near-fatal storm nearly a decade ago, long before the housing meltdown and financial crisis pushed the U.S. into the worst recession since World War II. Armstrong’s business, Engineering & Computer Simulations Inc., almost went under when it was hit by both the dot-com meltdown and losing […]

WID to hold its next Social Wednesday, 20 Oct 10 from 5-7:30 p.m.  Where:  Homewood Suites                3028 N. Alafaya Trail                Orlando, FL 32826 For more information click on the attached brochure.

Broad and Cassel, Attorneys at Law is partnering with NCS to host a FREE event for all members and non-members of NCS on Wednesday, November 3rd at the UCF Fairwinds Alumni Center.  The title of this event is Creating, Protecting and Realizing Your Company’s Value.  There is no charge to attend or for parking (see directions for parking […]

October 06, 2010   Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) announced today it was awarded a new prime contract by the US Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation, to provide technical solutions to support the modernization of Army training ranges worldwide. The multiple award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract has a one-year base period of performance, […]

Clean out your store rooms and junk closets and join us on 10 Nov to get rid of your unwanted electronics equipment–a portion of the proceeds will benefit the NCS scholorship program. If you plan to participate, please give NCS the favor of a reply email to Ron Stiles at rstiles@simulationinformation.com, or call 407-384-6111.  See you […]