Research with Vision

UCF’s Institute of Simulation and Training is researching and developing technologies to address some of the most challenging issues of our day.

With four decades of experience and leading-edge concepts, IST is creating tomorrow’s opportunities, now.

Learning with Impact

Earning a graduate degree from the University of Central Florida’s School of Modeling, Simulation and Training means you’ve learned from the most well-respected program in the nation – the first to offer a master’s degree in Modeling Simulation & Training (MS&T) and the only one to integrate six other colleges into your learning experience.

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Advanced Technologies

MS&T provides advanced technological solutions that are user-friendly, cost effective and efficient. So whether, you are introducing a new, multi-faceted, large-scale project or making simple modification to an existing program, MS&T provides a customizable solution designed to meet your goals and mission.

VR/AR/XR

Advanced Modeling & Simulation

Computation & Data Science

Digital
Human

Human
Performance

Human-Centered Interdisciplinary Research

Human-Centered Interdisciplinary Research

UCF is expanding the boundaries of human capabilities, challenging traditionally accepted limits of what the human mind can achieve.

Human
Performance

Human-Centered
Design

Human Learning
& Training

Human
Digital Twin

Human &
Machine Training

Solving Challenging Issues Together

IST and SMST are the nexus of the booming world-hub of MS&T. They have built the industry, hand-in-hand with more than 200 Central Florida modeling, simulation and training companies and the Department of Defense, an early adopter whose vision and leadership have spurred new applications and opportunities. Today, UCF IST and SMST are advancing MS&T technology through new partnerships and collaborations, and solving some of the most challenge issues across many industries and sectors.

Defense

Healthcare

Manufacturing

K-12 Education

Smart Cities

Energy

Solving Challenging Issues Together

IST and SMST are the nexus of the booming world-hub of MS&T. They have built the industry, hand-in-hand with more than 200 Central Florida modeling, simulation and training companies and the Department of Defense, an early adopter whose vision and leadership have spurred new applications and opportunities. Today, UCF IST and SMST are advancing MS&T technology through new partnerships and collaborations, and solving some of the most challenge issues across many industries and sectors.

Defense

Healthcare

Manufacturing

K-12 Education

Smart Cities

Energy

Innovation begins with research…

Innovation begins with research…

Our vision comes to life through the work of our facility, students, staff and partners.
Together, we are pushing the boundaries of the possible.

Our vision comes to life through the work of our facility, students, staff and partners. Together, we are pushing the boundaries of the possible.