National Center for Simulation (NCS) - Company Research Report
Company Overview
Name & Mission
National Center for Simulation (NCS)
The mission of NCS is to serve as the nation’s focal point and catalyst for the development, understanding, and advancement of simulation and related technologies. It aims to improve defense readiness, facilitate space exploration, support education and training initiatives, and extend useful applications of simulation.
Founding & Key People
When was the company founded?
No information is available.
Founders
No information is available.
Key People
- George E. Cheros: President & CEO
- Dr. Neal Finkelstein: Chief Operating Officer
- Lindsey Spalding: Director of Workforce Development
- Lana Wallis: Deputy Director of DoD STARBASE Central Florida
- Abbie Easter: Business Operational Manager
- Chris Voltzke: DoD STARBASE Central Florida Educator
Headquarters
Location
3039 Technology Parkway, Orlando, FL 32826
Number of Employees
No information is available.
Revenue
No information is available.
Known For
NCS is known for promoting the modeling, simulation, and training (MS&T) community. The organization focuses on fostering innovation, supporting public policies, developing the workforce, and growing the industrial base of MS&T.
Products
Overview
NCS is primarily known as a trade association, hence it does not produce products in the traditional sense, but it offers numerous programs and initiatives in the field of MS&T.
Key Programs & Features
1. NCS MS&T Certification Program
- Description: An industry-accredited certification aligned with the M&S framework and standards, available to beginning M&S professionals across the nation.
- Key Features: Industry alignment, professional advancement, nationwide availability.
2. GEMS Summer Program
- Description: A program designed to inspire rising 6th-9th grade students to explore high-wage modeling, simulation, and training careers in their community.
- Key Features: Targeted at middle school students, community engagement, career exploration in MS&T.
3. DoD STARBASE Central Florida
- Description: Part of the nationwide Department of Defense STARBASE program that provides 25 hours of innovative STEM education for underrepresented 5th graders and their communities.
- Key Features: Innovative 25-hour curriculum, focuses on 5th-grade underrepresented students, STEM-centric education.
Recent Developments
Recent Activities
1. Modeling & Simulation Hall of Fame 2022 Induction
- NCS inducted Dr. Winston “Wink” Bennett and Dr. James (Jim) Wall into the Modeling and Simulation Hall of Fame on October 24, 2022.
2. 2024 NCS Scholarship Applications
- NCS opened its annual scholarships for outstanding senior students seeking secondary education in STEM fields.
3. Igniting Tomorrow’s Possibilities: Orange County Innovation Lab Naming Challenge
- Orange County launched a challenge to name a new innovation lab aimed at fostering tech exploration for young innovators.
4. Board Election Results 2023-2026
- Dr. Haifa Maamar was elected to the NCS board along with the re-elected members John Givens and Mary Trier.
New Products & Partnerships
1. DoD STARBASE Central Florida
- Established in 2022 in Partnership III, aimed to provide innovative STEM education to fifth graders.
2. Central Florida TechGrove
- Established in 2020, as a collaborative innovation hub for MS&T entrepreneurs and startups.
New Features
No information is available on new features added to existing products.
New Partnerships
1. CyberWerx with PEO STRI and UCF
- Partnership established in 2020 to focus on cybersecurity in modeling, simulation, and training.
Events and Sponsorships
Upcoming Events
- B2B Networking Event: September 19, 2024
- Modeling & Simulation Hall of Fame: October 23, 2024
- Membership Night: January 16, 2025
- Lou Frey Memorial Golf Tournament: March 31, 2025
- Florida Simulation Summit 2025: Date TBD
- I/ITSEC: December 2 – December 6, 2024 (Booth #1161)
For more information, visit the [National Center for Simulation website](https://simulationinformation.com) or contact them at:
Phone: 407.882.6111
Address: 3039 Technology Parkway, Orlando, FL 32826
Email: info@simulationinformation.com
Note: Information is based on the data available up to 2024. Additional or updated information might be available on their official website or through direct contact.
