March 2016 UCF launches Applied Research Institute Special submission from UCF
The University of Central Florida Research Foundation has established an institute to assist in securing large collaborative research projects and enhance the university’s interdisciplinary work and growing partnerships. The UCF Applied Research Institute (ARI) will help the university, the second largest in the country, coordinate multidisciplinary responses to major projects and strengthen research across campus.
Murray named as Team Orlando STEM advocate By Theresa Bradley
Dr. Kristy Murray, president of Summit Strategic Consulting, has taken on the role of STEM Advocate for Team Orlando. She will be working to enhance learning opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) within local school systems. STEM programs have been a passion that Murray has pursued in many capacities, including STEM Coordinator for the Board of the Central Florida National Defense Industry Association, member of the Central Florida STEM Council and student tour coordinator for I/ITSEC 2015.
Major milestone reached with new UCF Partnership 4 building For more than three years, National Center for Simulation and the Orlando Economic Development Commission have co-chaired the Metro Orlando Defense Task Force (MODTF) with a mission to mitigate the risk of Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) on NSA Orlando, and its Team Orlando tenant organizations. The risk is due to base overcrowding and reliance on 200,000 square feet of leased office space at an annual cost of $5.4 million. In the current budget environment, reliance on high cost leased space is a serious vulnerability with or without Congressional approval for another round of BRAC.
Cyber Day gives participants opportunities to share capabilites The first Team Orlando Cyber Day, in partnership with National Center for Simulation, took place on March 10, and showcased nine companies/organizations, as well as the Florida Center for Cybersecurity at the University of South Florida and the University of Central Florida Modeling and Simulation Graduate program. Cyber Day was an industry capability event centered around cyber but in particular, cyber in the Live Virtual Constructive training environment.
PEO STRI’s new Chief of Staff addresses CPAG attendees Col. Gordon T. (Tim) Wallace, the new Chief of Staff at PEO STRI, was standing in for Chérie Smith, PEO STRI’s deputy, who was unable to attend this year’s Combined Professionals Association Group Defense Forum Breakfast in January due to a last minute conflict. Wallace talked about the various organizational changes and staff realignments at PEO STRI. He highlighted the establishment of the new joint office for Medical Modeling and Simulation in 2018, led by Lt. Col. Christopher Todd, which will provide expertise in the planning, management and execution of medical simulation programs.
Announcing the Team Orlando Collaboration Award Beginning this November, the Team Orlando Executive Board will present the winner for the newly introduced Team Orlando Collaboration Award. This annual award will be given to a project or program that demonstrates the core mission of Team Orlando and exemplifies a greatness for collaboration in the area of Modeling, Simulation and Training, ultimately working together to prepare and strengthen our nation’s warfighters. Eligible programs must be featured in an article in the Team Orlando 10-4 newsletter and must involve at least two Team Orlando members, but can have more members, including organizations from outside Team Orlando. At the end of October, all eligible recipients will be presented to the Team Orlando Board Members for final evaluation and selection.
National Center for Simulation & Lou Frey Institute Charity Golf Tournament March 21 Interlachen Country Club 11:30am shotgun start More information Central Florida Navy League Wounded Warrior/Lone Sailor 5K & 10K Apr 2 Blue Jacket Park 7:30 am More information Central Florida Navy League Lone Sailor Memorial Dedication Apr 2 9:30 am (immediately following race awards) Blue Jacket Park More information CENTRAL FLORIDA MARINE CORPS FOUNDATION ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Apr 8 Timacuan Golf Club 8 am Shotgun Start More information PEO STRI & PM TRAYSYS PALT Apr 12 Partnership 3, Room 321 9 am to 9:45 am NAWC IPT April 12 Partnership 3, Room 321 A/B 1:30 pm to 3 pm Modsim Apr 26-28 Virginia Beach, VA Visit the website NAWCTSD Change of Command Apr 29 PEO STRI & PM TRAYSYS PALT May 10 Partnership 3, Room 321 9 am to 9:45 am NAWCTSD PALT May 10 Partnership 3, Room 321 1:30 pm to 3 pm ITEC May 17-19 London, England Visit the website National Center for Simulation Modeling & Simulation Hall of Fame Induction Jun 7 Orange County Convention Center TSIS Jun 14-15 Orlando, FL More information PEO STRI Change of Charter Jun 16
Orlando hosts AFA Air Warfare Symposium Information provided by AFA
The three-day Air Force Association’s 32nd Annual Air Warfare Symposium was hosted at the Rosen Shingle Creek on February 24-26, in partnership with U.S. Air Force’s Air Combat Command and Global Strike Command. Representatives from the Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation, including the Commander, Col. Bradley Crites, attended the event.
2016 Sunshine Chapter Army Birthday Ball. June 18 6pm to 11pm Rosen Centre Hotel.
The theme of this year’s annual event, Global Precision Attack, enables the Joint Force to strike rapidly and persistently with a variety of aircraft and a wide range of munitions, creating precise effects across multiple domains. These capabilities are increasingly challenged, yet the necessity to meet today’s demands and support the Joint Forces’ ability to hold any target at risk is imperative.
CFMCF Golf Tournament: A supporter of veterans since 2007 By Jim Hawn, Chairman, Central Florida Marine Corps Foundation
The Central Florida Marine Corps Foundation (CFMCF) has been holding golf outings and raising money to support veterans since 2007. The funds are raised through golf tournaments, like the one CFMCF is holding on April 8, and an upcoming new event, the Marine Corps Physical Fitness Challenge (MCPFC), which will have its inaugural debut on October 1. As a result of their fundraising efforts and as part of the Foundation’s outreach, through last year, they have provided $74,000 to 61 scholarship recipients!
Navy League efforts support and honor Central Florida’s veterans For many years, the Central Florida Navy League has been raising funds through its Wounded Warrior/Lone Sailor 5K & 10K to support wounded veterans, and the Central Florida military communities. More than $200,000 has benefitted the Wounded Warrior Project, Building Homes for Heroes, and the Lone Sailor Navy Memorial of Central Florida. In 2014, CFNL also began supporting the Camaraderie Foundation, whose mission is to provide healing for invisible wounds of war through counseling, emotional and spiritual support for all branches of military services members, veterans, as well as their families.
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