University of Central Florida - Institute for Simulation & Training

Joined July 2009
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For 251 years, the United States Army has demonstrated leadership, resilience and service to the nation. 🇺🇸  Happy 251st Birthday to the U.S. Army!
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Meet Dr. Shawn Burke, research professor and director of the Team Research and Adaptability in Complex Environments (TRACE) Lab at the UCF Institute for Simulation & Training (IST).  #UCFIST #Simulation #TeamScience #NASA
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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! awexr.com/usa-2026
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Dr. Carolina Cruz-Neira, executive director of the Pegasus Research Institute and UCF’s Institute for Simulation & Training (IST), will be speaking at the Digital Enterprise Show (DES) in Málaga, Spain, on June 11. 🇪🇸 des-show.com/agenda-speakers…
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Digital twin technology is redefining industries worldwide, and the UCF Institute for Simulation & Training is at the forefront of that innovation.  Learn more at ist.ucf.edu/ #UCFIST #DigitalTwins #AI #Technology #FutureFocused
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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. 💡 ucf.edu/economic-impact/
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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.  ist.ucf.edu/faculty/deshmukh…
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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: ucf.edu/news/thats-a-wrap-on…
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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. labdesignconference.com/?utm… #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. đź§  See how cutting-edge technology is shaping the future at ist.ucf.edu/. #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. ucf-ist.sona-systems.com, or reach out to Crystal.Maraj@ucf.edu 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.  ucf.edu/news/ucf-recognizes-…
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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. ucf.edu/news/ucf-industry-ex…
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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 ist.ucf.edu/.
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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! awexr.com/ #UCFIST #AugmentedWorldExpo #AWE2026 #XR #Simulation #Robotics
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