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University of Central Florida - Institute for Simulation & Training

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From healthcare and defense to energy and space technologies, UCF Institute for Simulation & Training is applying cutting-edge modeling and simulation research to create real-world impact.

The future of innovation is happening now in Central Florida’s thriving MS&T ecosystem. 🚀

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DYK? Modeling, simulation and training technologies developed through UCF contribute billions to Florida’s economy and support thousands of jobs — highlighting the impact of the UCF Institute for Simulation & Training and its ecosystem. 💡

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Honoring the courage and commitment of those who serve. UCF’s Institute for Simulation & Training recognizes and thanks all members of our Armed Forces for their dedication to protecting our nation. 

#ArmedForcesDay #UCFIST

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Please join us in welcoming Dr. Rohit Deshmukh, Assistant Professor, to IST. We’re excited to have him join our faculty and look forward to the expertise, research, and contributions he will bring to the team and our students. 

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The future of training and simulation is built through collaboration.

We will be attending the 2026 Training & Simulation Industry Symposium (TSIS) on June 17-18.

#TSIS2026 #UCFIST #Partnerships #DefenseInnovation

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Congratulations to the students, competitors, and leadership who made this season such a success, and a special congratulations to IST's Dr. Crystal Maraj and Dr. Mohsen Rakhshan for their guidance and support as advisors.

Read more: https://t.co/a8ja7CIL0Y

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Tomorrow, Dr. Carolina Cruz-Neira, executive director of both the Pegasus Research Institute and UCF’s Institute for Simulation and Training, will be a keynote speaker at the 25th annual Lab Design Conference.

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#UCFIST #Innovation #Simulation

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From digital twins to immersive training environments, we are transforming how we learn, train and solve complex problems across industries. 🧠

See how cutting-edge technology is shaping the future at https://t.co/pGoSllzcpq.

#DigitalTwins #XR #SimulationTraining

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Ever wondered how sound affects what you see? 🔊👀

We are looking for participants to take part in a study on sound and visual attention in virtual environments.

https://t.co/3UHl5n7Pp7, or reach out to [email protected] for more information!

#UCFIST #ResearchOpportunity

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Congratulations to Crystal Maraj on her well-deserved promotion to Research Associate Professor. This achievement reflects her dedication, expertise, and continued contributions to advancing research and innovation. 

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Our research professor and TRACE Lab director at UCF’s Institute for Simulation and Training, Shawn Burke, Ph.D., is featured in this article, where she explores the complexities of team dynamics in space.

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At the forefront of innovation, the UCF Institute for Simulation & Training is shaping the future through cutting-edge research in simulation, AI, and team performance. 

Discover more at https://t.co/pGoSllzcpq.

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NOW HIRING: Executive Assistant I

Apply here: https://t.co/IWnUkoiZzE

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This Military Appreciation Month, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and commitment of our warfighters. 🎖️

We’re proud to support those who serve by advancing technologies that improve training, readiness and mission success — because protecting those who protect us matters.

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UCF’s Institute for Simulation & Training is gearing up for the Augmented World Expo (AWE), taking place June 15-18 in Long Beach, CA — and we’re bringing immersive innovation with us!

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#UCFIST #AugmentedWorldExpo #AWE2026 #XR #Simulation #Robotics

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UCF's IST is looking for participants to take part in a study on sound and visual attention in virtual environments.

Sign up today at https://t.co/3UHl5n7Pp7, or reach out to [email protected] for more information!

#UCFIST #ResearchOpportunity #VirtualReality

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For more than 40 years, UCF’s IST has been advancing innovation through research and partnerships. 

Today, IST oversees 18 cutting-edge labs and holds 37 patents, demonstrating its lasting impact on modeling, simulation, and training technologies.

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UCF's Institute for Simulation & Training is looking for participants to take part in a study on sound and visual attention in virtual environments.

Sign up today at https://t.co/3UHl5n7Pp7, or reach out to [email protected] for more information!

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UCF’s Institute for Simulation & Training is out at the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland this week — and we’ll be here through April 19! 

#UCFIST #SUNnFUN #Aviation #Simulation #Innovation

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Wayne Fogel has been officially named Deputy Director of the Institute for Simulation & Training after serving in the role on an interim basis. 👏

Please join us in congratulating Wayne!

#UCFIST #Leadership #Simulation