1. Update, Opportunities and Today’s Agenda John Fuller August 28, 2008

2. Definition and Background Project STEADI (Simulation Technology Education to Assist the Defense Industry) Funded by ICAPP (Intellectual Capital Preservation Program) Project STEADI the result of Defense Industry contractor concerns In the summer of 2007, prepared a request for funds to initiate Project STEADI The project was approved and began on March 1, 2008; it ends on September 30, 2008 2

3. Project Mission To produce the first course for a modeling and simulation certificate (15 credit hours) within the Master of Science Degree in Applied Computer Science and complete all other elements of Project STEADI on time and within budget 3

4. Project Deliverables VMASC Capstone Conference Market Study Two Vision Trips Two Business Education Workshops Operational Website Curriculum Marketing Plan Internship Program Established First M&S Course Developed 4

5. Major Activities and Project Timeline Activity MarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Market Study Faculty Training at Capstone Conf. Curriculum Development Website Development Vision Trips Business Education Seminars Marketing Curriculum and Recruiting Student Internship Program End of ProjectStart of New School Year 5

6. Project STEADI Update PROJECT OBJECTIVESTATUS Market StudyGT Study complete; ICAPP Funded Study due 9/30/08 Vision TripsTwo required; Four Completed Web SiteOperational; also includes maintenance for one year InternshipsFirst one signed with Omega; will start in September Promote and MarketMedia, Marketing and More drafted marketing plan; plan not required by ICAPP funding Educate the FacultyVMASC visit complete; Dr. Roland Mielke is our consultant WorkshopsThis is the first; the second is the first annual symposium, a significant step above a workshop Develop CurriculumFirst Course to be introduced in January 2009 (Spring semester); a strategy for moving forward over the next 4 years is in place 6

7. Partnership Opportunities 1.Other Universities (ODU, UCF, UAH, GT, Auburn, Johns Hopkins) 2.Fort Benning (Soldier Battle Lab, ARI, ARL, Internships) 3.Other CSU Schools and Departments 4.Georgia Strategic Centers of Innovation (Logisitcs and Aerospace) 5.Cunningham Center for Leadership Development (Research) 6.Muscogee County School District (Education) 7.Columbus Regional Healthcare (Healthcare) 8.Defense and Homeland Security Companies (Contracts) 9.Columbus Technical College (Workforce Development and BRAC) 10.Regional Companies (KIA, PCI, Bytewise) Opportunities abound! 7

8. Other Universities Old Dominion University (ODU) University of Central Florida (UCF) Georgia Institute of Technology Johns Hopkins University of Alabama at Huntsville Auburn University 8

9. Fort Benning Providing modeling and simulation consultative support to the new Battle Lab Providing Modeling and Simulation training support for Army Interns Conducting Modeling, Simulation and Gaming Research in support of Fort Benning and US Army Establishing Internship / Co-Op Program with the MCOE Battle Lab and Other USAIS Organizations Seeking Government Grant Opportunities Joining defense contractors in vying for government contracts Look for ways to partner with ARL, ARI, TRADOC Systems Managers, and Allied LNOs 9

10. Other CSU Schools and Departments Business Nursing Education Psychology Math Biology Cunningham Center for Leadership Development 10

11. Cunningham Center for Leadership Development Seek Joint, Collaborative Effort with in conducting original research at Fort Benning—a ready made “Petri Dish” of leadership data in multiple areas: Build and Market Leadership Simulations, Models, and Games in support of CCLD to meet MCSD, Regional Healthcare and Fort Benning Leadership Requirements Build a leadership data base second to none Begin publishing original research 11

12. Defense and Homeland Security Companies CSU to provide modeling, simulation and gaming programmatic expertise to help companies secure government contracts Provide local defense contractors with a quality source of modeling, simulation and gaming talent Offer modeling, simulation and gaming consultative services to local contractors and their companies 12

13. Economic Development Partners: To Meet Workforce Development Needs Work with economic development partners to attract new and small business to region in modeling, simulation and gaming industry Work with CTC and CVCC and FRTC to meet total workforce development needs within region Help identify future Modeling, Simulation and Gaming programmatic needs of companies now located or anticipated to locate in region 13

14. Project STEADI and Beyond If Project STEADI only takes us through September 30, 2008 how do we get to September 2011? 20082009201020112012 Project STEADI Project STEADIE (Extended) M&S Curriculum Expanded Project STEADI Final M&S Track Base Complete Concept Paper is due to ICAPP in October Decision to Extend STEADI has been delayed DOL Grant Covers $38,000 14

15. Concluding Thoughts Project STEADI has accomplished far more than ever envisioned We have just started what must be a continuing effort The opportunities uncovered by Project STEADI are numerous and real The future is Modeling, Simulation and Gaming; the future is YOU! 15

16. Agenda 9:00 - 9:10AMWelcome and Introduction 9:10 - 9:40AMReport on Project STEADI, Opportunities and an Overview of Today’s Program 9:40 - 10:10AMGaming, Modeling and Simulation at CSU 10:10 - 10:25AMAmerica’s Army 10:25 - 10:45AMBreak 10:45 - 11:00AMFirst Responder 11:00 - 11:45AMModeling, Simulation and Gaming as a Catalyst to Thought Leadership in National Affairs 11:45 - 12:30PMLunch 12:30 - 1:10PMThe Future of Gaming, Modeling and Simulation 16

17. Agenda 1:10 - 1:30PMArchitecture and the Use of Simulations 1:30 - 2:15PMSimulation for Training 2:15 - 3:00PMPanel Discussion 3:00 - 3:15PM Closing Remarks and Wrap Up 3:15 - 5:00PMView Exhibits and Displays in Blanchard A 6:00 - 6:30PMRegistration for Dinner 6:30 - 7:15PMEvening Welcome/Dinner 7:15 - 8:00PMChange and Opportunity: Modeling, Simulation and Gaming, Fort Benning and Beyond 17

18. Recognition Dr. Carmen Cavezza Dr. Wayne Summers and Dr. Rodrigo Obando Jim Bowie CCLD Staff SAIC, BAE, and Omega / Cubic Economic Development Partners Speakers 18

19. The CSU First Annual Modeling, Simulation and Gaming Symposium 19