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Founded in 1982, IST is an internationally-recognized interdisciplinary research institute conducting basic and applied research in the art and science of modeling, simulation, and training.

Happy 251st Birthday, U.S. Navy!The UCF Institute for Simulation & Training honors the United States Navy’s rich history...
10/13/2026

Happy 251st Birthday, U.S. Navy!

The UCF Institute for Simulation & Training honors the United States Navy’s rich history and the dedication of the sailors who serve our nation. We recognize the Navy’s enduring commitment to protecting our country and advancing innovation.

The UCF Institute for Simulation & Training will be in Reno, Nevada, next week!Our team is excited to attend the ASPIRE ...
10/12/2026

The UCF Institute for Simulation & Training will be in Reno, Nevada, next week!

Our team is excited to attend the ASPIRE International Annual Meeting from October 19-23. This annual gathering brings together professionals, researchers, and innovators from around the world to connect, share knowledge, and explore new ideas shaping the future of the field.

We look forward to representing UCF, connecting with colleagues, and learning alongside leaders from across the international community.

https://www.hfes.org/Events/ASPIRE-International-Annual-Meeting/ASPIRE-Home

? The UCF Institute for Simulation & Training is home to research laboratories exploring how technology, simulation and...
10/08/2026

? The UCF Institute for Simulation & Training is home to research laboratories exploring how technology, simulation and human-centered design can shape the future.

From immersive training and virtual reality to transportation, modeling and emerging technologies, UCF IST researchers are tackling complex challenges across a wide range of fields.

Our laboratories are more than spaces for research — they are places where ideas become experiments, technologies become tools, and research becomes impact.

Learn more about the groundbreaking research taking place in our labs at https://www.ist.ucf.edu/

How can training data help drive smarter readiness decisions?At TechNet Orlando 2026 on September 17, experts from the m...
10/07/2026

How can training data help drive smarter readiness decisions?

At TechNet Orlando 2026 on September 17, experts from the military, industry, and academia came together for the “Turning Training Data into Decisions: Analytics and Readiness at Scale” panel to explore how data and analytics can support military training and readiness.

We were proud to have Christina Bouwens, Ph.D., Director of Special Projects at the UCF Pegasus Research Institute, participate as a panelist and contribute to this important conversation.



https://teamorlando.org/technet-orlando-panel-examines-role-of-data-in-military-readiness/

Dr. Ivan Garibay, UCF professor of industrial engineering and management systems, IST affiliated research faculty member...
10/05/2026

Dr. Ivan Garibay, UCF professor of industrial engineering and management systems, IST affiliated research faculty member, and director of the Complex Adaptive Systems Laboratory, is leading a new $20 million National Science Foundation initiative designed to help promising federally funded technologies make the leap from the lab to the marketplace.

As principal investigator of the National Commercialization and Translation Institute (NCTI), Dr. Garibay will help guide a national effort supporting small businesses working in fields such as AI, biotechnology, and quantum computing.

The initiative builds on Dr. Garibay’s decades of work advancing research commercialization and his expertise in modeling and simulating complex systems at UCF’s Institute for Simulation & Training.

We’re proud to see Dr. Garibay and UCF helping bring innovation closer to real-world impact!

Read the full UCF Today article for more information about NCTI and Dr. Garibay’s role: https://www.ucf.edu/news/ucf-led-20m-nsf-initiative-scales-tech-driven-business-growth-at-national-level/

The UCF Institute for Simulation & Training is on the move! On October 12-14, we’ll be attending the AUSA Annual Meeting...
10/05/2026

The UCF Institute for Simulation & Training is on the move!

On October 12-14, we’ll be attending the AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition to connect with professionals across the Army, defense, technology, and academic communities.

With opportunities to explore emerging technologies, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections, our team is looking forward to three days of learning and engagement at one of the defense community’s major annual gatherings.

https://meetings.ausa.org/annual/2026/index.cfm

Our director, Dr. Carolina Cruz-Neira, joined fellow modeling and simulation and community leaders this week to celebrat...
10/05/2026

Our director, Dr. Carolina Cruz-Neira, joined fellow modeling and simulation and community leaders this week to celebrate the National Center for Simulation Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Hall of Fame .

As a 2024 NCS M&S Hall of Fame inductee, Dr. Cruz-Neira was proud to be part of an evening recognizing the innovation, leadership and lasting contributions of leaders in the M&S community.

Congratulations to the 2026 class of inductees, Dr. Beth Pettitt, Dr. Robert Sottilare and Dr. Kay Stanney, on this well-deserved honor!

UCF’s recognition as the No. 5 most innovative public university in the nation reflects the hands-on research and mentor...
10/02/2026

UCF’s recognition as the No. 5 most innovative public university in the nation reflects the hands-on research and mentorship happening across campus.

For Dr. Mohsen Rakhshan, electrical and computer engineering professor, IST research faculty member, and director of the Laboratory for Interaction of Machine and Brain (LIMB), innovation means helping students turn challenging questions into solutions with real-world potential.

Rakhshan mentors UCF computer science graduate student Eugenio Diaz on research exploring whether technology can help a prosthetic hand recognize what it touches.

“Mentoring undergraduate students is both teaching and research,” Dr. Rakhshan said. “I try to teach students how to think and guide them to find answers to what is known and unknown.”

Their project combines AI, neuroscience and engineering to identify textures using tactile data and spiking neural networks — technology that could one day help prostheses restore a sense of touch.

Read the full UCF Today article to learn more about Dr. Rakhshan’s research and the innovation happening across UCF: https://www.ucf.edu/news/us-news-rankings-2027-best-colleges/

09/30/2026

? The Synthetic Reality Lab (SREAL) at the UCF Institute for Simulation & Training is exploring how virtual and augmented reality can transform the way people interact with technology.

With research spanning XR, human-computer interaction, immersive training, and virtual experiences, SREAL brings together faculty, students, and collaborators to develop and study technologies that bridge the physical and digital worlds.

From immersive research environments to hands-on opportunities for students, SREAL is helping shape the future of human-centered technology.

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