VMASC Newsletter - February 2012


Supporting M&S Innovation In Global Arenas	February 2012 \| Vol. 42
VMASC RESEARCHERS DEVELOPING 100-YEAR SEA LEVEL RISE DECISION MODEL Researchers at VMASC are looking at these issues from a multidisciplinary perspective. Top researchers and students have designed a continuously running simulation of the next 100 years, which decision-making authorities can use to help guide urban planning, health care and emergency preparedness decisions. read more	IN THIS ISSUE VMASC sees need for DHS training exercises ODU & VMASC get funding for farming study VMASC & ODU Business College collaborate MYMIC, VMASC, EVMS in Virginia magazine ODU VMASC receives Transportation grant Diallo & Padilla look 100 years into future Welcome new industry members: MOSIMTEC and Timitron Corporation ODU VMASC Research well received at TRB Sokolowski moderates at NMSC
Sokolowski Moderates at National Modeling & Simulation Inaugural Coalition The Inaugural Congress of the National Modeling and Simulation Coalition (NMSC) was held on February 6 in Washington D.C. This was the first annual convention of organizations interested in realizing the potential of Modeling and Simulation as a “National Critical Technology”. read more	Grant Leads to Collaboration Between VMASC, Business College Drs. Catherine Banks and John Sokolowski take their Patient Blood Management Simulation Tool to ODU's College of Business and Public Administration to explore commercial applications for the M&S innovations being developed by VMASC. read more
VMASC WORKING TO DEVELOP COST-EFFECTIVE TRAINING SEMINAR FOR DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY EXERCISES Building from the Hampton Roads Full Scale Exercise held in May 2011, VMASC Chief Scientist Barry Ezell is working with the Hampton Roads Incident Management Team - a coalition of emergency personnel and planners from local communities - to define the requirements and specifications for an off-the-shelf training seminar that could be adapted to any DHS training exercise. read more
ODU & VMASC Researchers to Develop Simulation Tool for Subsistence Farming The goal of the research project is to develop a prototype simulation tool, utilizing expertise in modeling and simulation, optimization, real estate and education, to demonstrate the potential for its use in increasing the social esteem and economic status of the subsistence farmer. read more	VIRGINIA M&S MEDIA FEATURE _______________ *Modeling and simulation industry wants to expand in the private sector*
ODU Receives University Transportation Centers Program Grant as Part of Consortium As a tier 1 grant recipient, ODU/VMASC will share in a $3.5 million grant as part of a team led by the University of Idaho, and including Virginia Tech, Syracuse University and Texas Southern University, with the main mission of the centers being to "help our nation achieve the goals of a cleaner environment and greater energy independence through developing new technologies and decision support tools." read more	ODU VMASC Faculty and Staff Present 15 Research Papers at 2012 TRB Annual Meeting Faculty, staff and students presented 15 research papers/posters, reflecting collaborations between various ODU entities - the Transportation Research Institute and Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center, and other universities. read more
VMASC WELCOMES MOSIMTEC AND TIMITRON AS NEW INDUSTRY MEMBERS VMASC is proud to announce a new partnership with MOSIMTEC, LLC. and also fortunate to bring onboard Timitron Corporation as a new industry partner. read more	UPCOMING M&S EVENTS BRIMS Conference Mar. 12 - 15 • Amelia Island, FL Spring SIM Multiconference Mar. 26 - 29 • Orlando, FL Student Capstone Conference Apr. 19 • VMASC - Suffolk, VA
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