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Metro Orlando features some of the most progressive educational
and research facilities in the country dedicated to furthering the
success of the modeling, simulation and training (MS&T)
industry. Forming the backbone of MS&T education is the
University of Central
Florida (UCF), which is among the first academic institutions
in the U.S. to offer interdisciplinary graduate studies in
MS&T. UCF also operates one of the country’s leading research
facilities dedicated to advancing the field.
UCF offers post-graduate studies leading to Master’s and
Doctoral degrees in modeling and simulation for scholars in:
- Engineering
- Computer science
- Psychology
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- Mathematics
- Other related fields of study
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Graduate students can concentrate on one of seven modeling and
simulation focus areas, including:
- Infrastructure
- Computer visualization
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UCF's Institute
for Simulation and Training (IST) is an
internationally-recognized research institute that focuses on
advancing modeling and simulation technology and increases the
understanding of simulation’s role in training and education.
The institute’s mission is to advance the state of the art and
science of modeling and simulation and help guide the future of the
industry by:
- Performing basic and applied simulation research
- Supporting education in modeling and simulation and related
fields
- Serving public and private simulation communities
With funding from its designation in 1998 as one of 13 new
transportation centers under the University Transportation Centers
program, UCF established the Center for Advanced Transportation Systems Simulation
(CATSS). The objective of CATSS is to apply computer
simulation, driving simulators, virtual reality and other advanced
technology to improve the planning, design, operation and safety of
transportation systems.
UCF also works with local community colleges to establish a
two-year simulation technical program with articulation agreements
to four-year programs. The university has additionally worked with
local high schools to develop simulation-based magnet programs.
Embry
Riddle Aeronautical University, the world's largest, fully
accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace,
features some of the country’s most sophisticated air traffic
control and flight training simulation systems. Researchers use
simulation technologies ranging from the Total Airspace and Airport
Modeler (TAAM) to several proprietary tools developed at
Embry-Riddle. Under development is a simulation facility where air
traffic controllers, pilots, and researchers will be able to test
new procedures and systems for the national airspace system. |
