The Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC) at Old Dominion University is a multi-disciplinary research center dedicated to solving real world problems through the application of modeling and simulation techniques and to developing new approaches to representing physical, social, and human systems in simulation. We are one of the world's leading research centers for computer modeling, simulation, and visualization.
FEATURES
CPG Based Trauma Games
CPG Based Trauma Games is a suite of interactive computer-based trauma games designed to support pre-deployment education and training needs for military Nurse Corps officers. The games are a part of a larger, uniquely innovative military nursing trauma curriculum program, developed to support the knowledge needed to safely and skillfully provide care to catastrophically wounded warriors.
By using evidence-based practices (EBP) that emerged from the Joint Theater Trauma Registry (JTTR) data analysis, Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) were developed and promulgated by the Institute for Surgical Research (ISR). This program's curriculum and games were designed by and for military clinicians and are based on both JTTR diagnostic data, the current ISR trauma CPGs, military lessons learned, nursing "pearls of wisdom."
HIGHLIGHTS
VMASC Tour and Technology Showcase
VMASC Conducts Big Data Analysis for Portsmouth
Development of a Bespoke Scheduling Tool for EVMS
VMASC Industry Association Elects New Board Members
VMASC Convenes Modeling Religion Project
"As a training company, being a member of VMASC not only provided us with insights into the modeling and simulation community that assisted in expanding our offerings to our customers, but also provided a point of entry into new academic institutions. Our membership with VMASC has proven invaluable in both increasing our technical capabilities and supporting the growth of our company."
- John J McNally III
Senior Vice President, Growth
Capstone Corporation
"The Center for Complex Operations (CCO) at National Defense University, and I personally have been working closely with Old Dominion University (ODU) for approximately three years. This growing relationship has been central and critical to our ability to provide exceptional research and support services to the Department of Defense, particularly the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. ODU's low maintenance approach facilitates the management of contract staff and researchers permitting them - and us - to focus on the core research challenges facing the Department of Defense. Low institutional indirect cost, and high value "customer" orientation make our contractor operations seamless. At the present time we are directly supporting three Deputy Assistant Secretaries of Defense, as well as the Joint Staff J-7, with high priority research. Research topics include Defense Institution Building (for the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Security Cooperation), converging illicit networks (for the Deputy Assistant of Defense for Counter-narcotics and Global Threats), and Women, Peace, and Security (for the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Stabilization Operations). In addition using our ODU partnership we are developing innovative, teacher-friendly instructional tools for Joint Professional Military Education. The ODU team has been flexible and innovative in our joint teaming efforts."
- Michael Miklaucic
Center for Complex Operations (CCO)
National Defense University, Ft. McNair
Research
Conference and Meeting Space
VMASC reservations may be submitted at any time via email and are subject to approval by the VMASC Administrative Director, Sheila Flanagan. If you would like to speak directly to Ms. Flanagan, please call 757-686-6208, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
