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The Office of Naval Research (ONR)
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) coordinates, executes, and promotes the science and technology programs of the United States Navy and Marine Corps through schools, universities, government laboratories, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations. It provides technical advice to the Chief of Naval Operations and the Secretary of the Navy and works with industry to improve technology manufacturing processes.
ONR plays a critical role in advancing scientific knowledge to support the generation of naval technology with a vision focused on future capabilities, hedging against the uncertainty of warfare. www.onr.navy.mil 
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is the central research and development office for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). DARPA’s mission is to maintain the technological superiority of the U.S. military and prevent technological surprise from harming our national security. We also create technological surprise for our adversaries. www.darpa.gov 
U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM)
RDECOM provides the full spectrum of basic research, development, engineering and analysis of Warfighter systems, from concept to capability. RDECOM gets the right technology to the right place, at the right time, for the Warfighter. We are Technology Focused, Warfighter Driven.
www.army.mil/institution/organization/unitsandcommands/commandstructure/rdecom
SFC Paul Ray Smith Simulation & Training Technology Center (STTC)
Soldiers today are becoming proficient through advanced technology that is blurring distinctions between live and virtual training. These technologies are being pursued in Orlando, FL, at the Simulation and Training Technology Center (STTC), part of the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM). www.rdecom.army.mil/STTC 
U.S.Army Research Laboratory (ARL)
The Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is the Army’s corporate basic and applied research laboratory. Our mission is to provide innovative science, technology, and analysis to enable full-spectrum operations. ARL consists of the Army Research Office (ARO) and six Directorates-- Weapons and Materials, Sensors and Electron Devices, Human Research and Engineering, Computational and Information Sciences, Vehicle Technology, and Survivability and Lethality Analysis. The Army relies on this ARL Team for scientific discoveries, technologic advances, and analyses to provide warfighters with capabilities to succeed on the battlefield. www.arl.army.mil  The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)
The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) is the principal staff element of the Secretary of Defense in the exercise of policy development, planning, resource management, fiscal, and program evaluation responsibilities. OSD includes the immediate offices of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense, Under Secretaries of Defense, Director of Defense Research and Engineering, Assistant Secretaries of Defense, General Counsel, Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, Assistants to the Secretary of Defense, Director of Administration and Management, and such other staff offices as the Secretary establishes to assist in carrying out assigned responsibilities. www.defenselink.mil/osd/  The Program Manager for Training Systems (PM TRASYS)
The Program Manager for Training Systems (PM TRASYS) is the Marine Corps Systems Command’s independent program manager assigned the responsibility to provide training support services; and development, delivery, and life-cycle sustainment of training systems and devices. PM TRASYS provides various products and services including: training analyses, training technology research and development, distributed learning capabilities, simulations, simulators, minor training devices, mock weapons, range targets and instrumentation, training observation capabilities, after action review systems, training personnel, and combat environment role players. To accomplish its mission, PM TRASYS has a staff of over 160 Marines, civilians and contractor personnel of the following professional disciplines: program management, instructional systems design, engineering, training facilities engineering, logistics, contract management, economic analysis, budget and financial management, business operations and administrative support. www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/trasys/trasysweb.nsf 
MARS, Incorporated
Mars is a family-owned company with global sales of over US $22 billion. Mars operates in more than 66 countries around the world, and our products include brands in five product sectors: snackfood, food, nutrition for health and well being, beverages and petcare. Our brands include the famous MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS® and MARS® Bars, and M&M'S® as well as PEDIGREE® Food for Dogs and WHISKAS® Food for Cats and UNCLE BEN'S®. is the Marine Corps Systems Command’s independent program manager assigned the responsibility to provide training support services; and development, delivery, and life-cycle sustainment of training systems and devices. PM TRASYS provides various products and services including: training analyses, training technology research and development, distributed learning capabilities, simulations, simulators, minor training devices, mock weapons, range targets and instrumentation, training observation capabilities, after action review systems, training personnel, and combat environment role players. To accomplish its mission, PM TRASYS has a staff of over 160 Marines, civilians and contractor personnel of the following professional disciplines: program management, instructional systems design, engineering, training facilities engineering, logistics, contract management, economic analysis, budget and financial management, business operations and administrative support. www.mars.com 
State University System of Florida (SUS)
The Florida Constitution was amended in 2002 to establish a statewide system of governance for all Florida public universities. As a result, the Florida Board of Governors was created in 2003 to operate, regulate, control, and be fully responsible for the management of the entire system consisting of eleven public universities. Responsibilities include defining the distinctive mission of each university and ensuring the well-planned coordination and operation of the system. www.flbog.org 
The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS)
The mission of the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is to educate undergraduate and graduate students to become highly skilled in the principles and practices of computer science (CS), computer engineering (CpE), electrical engineering (EE) and information technology (IT) and to develop electrical and computer engineers, computer scientists and information technology graduates that meet today's market needs and to educate and provide the opportunity for Masters and Ph.D. graduates to conduct scientific research in high tech and state-of-the-art research topics. http://web.eecs.ucf.edu 
College of Health and Public Affairs (COHPA)
Drawing strength from our diversity, the College of Health and Public Affairs fosters excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and community service in health and public affairs. The college seeks to develop the intellectual capabilities of its students through its commitment to broad-based community partnerships, focused research, professional development and training opportunities so the students will prosper in a diverse, challenging and increasingly globally competitive work environment. www.cohpa.ucf.edu .::Top::.
The Office of Naval Research (ONR)
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) coordinates, executes, and promotes the science and technology programs of the United States Navy and Marine Corps through schools, universities, government laboratories, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations. It provides technical advice to the Chief of Naval Operations and the Secretary of the Navy and works with industry to improve technology manufacturing processes.
ONR plays a critical role in advancing scientific knowledge to support the generation of naval technology with a vision focused on future capabilities, hedging against the uncertainty of warfare. www.onr.navy.mil
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is the central research and development office for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). DARPA’s mission is to maintain the technological superiority of the U.S. military and prevent technological surprise from harming our national security. We also create technological surprise for our adversaries. www.darpa.gov
U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM)
RDECOM provides the full spectrum of basic research, development, engineering and analysis of Warfighter systems, from concept to capability. RDECOM gets the right technology to the right place, at the right time, for the Warfighter. We are Technology Focused, Warfighter Driven.
www.army.mil/institution/organization/unitsandcommands/commandstructure/rdecom
SFC Paul Ray Smith Simulation & Training Technology Center (STTC)
Soldiers today are becoming proficient through advanced technology that is blurring distinctions between live and virtual training. These technologies are being pursued in Orlando, FL, at the Simulation and Training Technology Center (STTC), part of the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM). www.rdecom.army.mil/STTC
U.S.Army Research Laboratory (ARL)
The Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is the Army’s corporate basic and applied research laboratory. Our mission is to provide innovative science, technology, and analysis to enable full-spectrum operations. ARL consists of the Army Research Office (ARO) and six Directorates-- Weapons and Materials, Sensors and Electron Devices, Human Research and Engineering, Computational and Information Sciences, Vehicle Technology, and Survivability and Lethality Analysis. The Army relies on this ARL Team for scientific discoveries, technologic advances, and analyses to provide warfighters with capabilities to succeed on the battlefield. www.arl.army.mil The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)
The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) is the principal staff element of the Secretary of Defense in the exercise of policy development, planning, resource management, fiscal, and program evaluation responsibilities. OSD includes the immediate offices of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense, Under Secretaries of Defense, Director of Defense Research and Engineering, Assistant Secretaries of Defense, General Counsel, Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, Assistants to the Secretary of Defense, Director of Administration and Management, and such other staff offices as the Secretary establishes to assist in carrying out assigned responsibilities. www.defenselink.mil/osd/ The Program Manager for Training Systems (PM TRASYS)
The Program Manager for Training Systems (PM TRASYS) is the Marine Corps Systems Command’s independent program manager assigned the responsibility to provide training support services; and development, delivery, and life-cycle sustainment of training systems and devices. PM TRASYS provides various products and services including: training analyses, training technology research and development, distributed learning capabilities, simulations, simulators, minor training devices, mock weapons, range targets and instrumentation, training observation capabilities, after action review systems, training personnel, and combat environment role players. To accomplish its mission, PM TRASYS has a staff of over 160 Marines, civilians and contractor personnel of the following professional disciplines: program management, instructional systems design, engineering, training facilities engineering, logistics, contract management, economic analysis, budget and financial management, business operations and administrative support. www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil/trasys/trasysweb.nsf
MARS, Incorporated
Mars is a family-owned company with global sales of over US $22 billion. Mars operates in more than 66 countries around the world, and our products include brands in five product sectors: snackfood, food, nutrition for health and well being, beverages and petcare. Our brands include the famous MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS® and MARS® Bars, and M&M'S® as well as PEDIGREE® Food for Dogs and WHISKAS® Food for Cats and UNCLE BEN'S®. is the Marine Corps Systems Command’s independent program manager assigned the responsibility to provide training support services; and development, delivery, and life-cycle sustainment of training systems and devices. PM TRASYS provides various products and services including: training analyses, training technology research and development, distributed learning capabilities, simulations, simulators, minor training devices, mock weapons, range targets and instrumentation, training observation capabilities, after action review systems, training personnel, and combat environment role players. To accomplish its mission, PM TRASYS has a staff of over 160 Marines, civilians and contractor personnel of the following professional disciplines: program management, instructional systems design, engineering, training facilities engineering, logistics, contract management, economic analysis, budget and financial management, business operations and administrative support. www.mars.com
State University System of Florida (SUS)
The Florida Constitution was amended in 2002 to establish a statewide system of governance for all Florida public universities. As a result, the Florida Board of Governors was created in 2003 to operate, regulate, control, and be fully responsible for the management of the entire system consisting of eleven public universities. Responsibilities include defining the distinctive mission of each university and ensuring the well-planned coordination and operation of the system. www.flbog.org
The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS)
The mission of the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is to educate undergraduate and graduate students to become highly skilled in the principles and practices of computer science (CS), computer engineering (CpE), electrical engineering (EE) and information technology (IT) and to develop electrical and computer engineers, computer scientists and information technology graduates that meet today's market needs and to educate and provide the opportunity for Masters and Ph.D. graduates to conduct scientific research in high tech and state-of-the-art research topics. http://web.eecs.ucf.edu
College of Health and Public Affairs (COHPA)
Drawing strength from our diversity, the College of Health and Public Affairs fosters excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and community service in health and public affairs. The college seeks to develop the intellectual capabilities of its students through its commitment to broad-based community partnerships, focused research, professional development and training opportunities so the students will prosper in a diverse, challenging and increasingly globally competitive work environment. www.cohpa.ucf.edu .::Top::. | | 
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Design Interactive, Inc. (DI)
Design Interactive (DI) is a corporation based and registered in Florida that works with federal agencies, research centers and private clients throughout the US. We are a woman-owned, certified small business. DI is CCR registered. Our staff maintains professional affiliation and certification by numerous professional associations. www.designinteractive.net 
CHI Systems, Inc.
CHI Systems is a leading-edge research, development, and engineering company that focuses on creating solutions that “humanize” advanced technologies. We make complex technology more usable, intuitive, and effective for individuals and organizations. To accomplish this, we research and model human intelligence and cognition to bring human-like behavior and capabilities to computer-based systems. At CHI Systems, we work with our clients to help them master technology to improve work performance, mission success, and cost effectiveness. www.chisystems.com 
Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD)
Within the Naval Air Systems Command, the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) is the Navy's source for a full range of innovative products and services that provide complete training solutions. This includes requirements analysis, design, development and full life cycle support. Of significance is NAWCTSD's ability to provide continuous learning across a wide variety of applications (aviation, surface, undersea, etc.). NAWCTSD integrates the science of learning with performance-based training and measurement of training effectiveness focused on improving the performance of Sailors and Marines. We continually engage the warfighter to understand challenges, solve problems, create new capabilities and provide essential support.
http://nawctsd.navair.navy.mil  Electrical Geodesics Incorporated (EGI)
Founded in 1992, Electrical Geodesics Incorporated (EGI) set the goal of making dense array EEG (dEEG) practical and affordable for research laboratories. There are now over 350 EGI-supported research laboratories in 28 countries around the world. EGI systems have supported the research in over 400 publications in leading scientific and medical journals. http://egi.com  Cubic Corporation
Cubic Corporation (NYSE: CUB) is a leader in Defense and Transportation. The company supplies innovative defense products, systems and services to U.S. and allied governments in more than 50 nations. Cubic also provides intermodal and regional electronic fare systems and services in more than 40 major markets.
www.cubic.com  Aptima, Inc.
Aptima specializes in solving the problems of human performance in today’s complex sociotechnical systems. We are market leaders in the design of organizations, user-centered technology and training systems that make individuals and teams more effective.
Aptima’s unique approach – human-centered engineering – couples the principles of social science with quantitative, computational methods. We have a ten-year track record of success in delivering quantifiable performance improvements at all levels of commercial, government and military organizations. www.aptima.com 
Intelligent Automation, Inc. (IAI)
Intelligent Automation, Inc. (IAI) is a woman owned firm founded in 1987 by Drs. Leonard and Jacqueline Haynes. Since then, IAI has enjoyed consistent growth and has expanded to an organization of over 100 researchers and technical staff, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, and serving public and private sector clients throughout the United States and internationally. IAI is led by Chief Executive Officer Joseph E. Schwartz, President Emeritus Leonard Haynes, President Vikram Manikonda, Executive Vice President Jacqueline Haynes, Vice President Ben Bachrach, Vice President and Chief Scientist Renato Levy, Chief Scientist Eric van Doorn, and by an outstanding group of senior scientists, engineers, and managers who direct our projects and administrative efforts. www.i-a-i.com 
AnthroTronix, Inc.
AnthroTronix is a human factors engineering firm committed to optimizing the interaction between people and technology. AnthroTronix is a World Economic Forum 2004 Technology Pioneer and was invited to attend Wired Magazine's NextFest 2004 as one of approximately 100 international companies developing "cutting edge" www.anthrotronix.com 
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Headquartered in Bethesda, MD, Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 146,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2008 sales of $42.7 billion. www.lockheedmartin.com 
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS)
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) provides unique, professional, military-relevant graduate education that meets the highest academic standards while responding to the dynamic educational and research needs of the Department of Defense (DoD), other federal agencies, and our international allies. www.nps.edu 
USMC Training And Education Command (TECOM)
TECOM's mission is to develop, coordinate, resource, execute, and evaluate training and education concepts, policies, plans, and programs to ensure Marines are prepared to meet the challenges of present and future operational environments. www.tecom.usmc.mil .::Top::.
Design Interactive, Inc. (DI)
Design Interactive (DI) is a corporation based and registered in Florida that works with federal agencies, research centers and private clients throughout the US. We are a woman-owned, certified small business. DI is CCR registered. Our staff maintains professional affiliation and certification by numerous professional associations. www.designinteractive.net
CHI Systems, Inc.
CHI Systems is a leading-edge research, development, and engineering company that focuses on creating solutions that “humanize” advanced technologies. We make complex technology more usable, intuitive, and effective for individuals and organizations. To accomplish this, we research and model human intelligence and cognition to bring human-like behavior and capabilities to computer-based systems. At CHI Systems, we work with our clients to help them master technology to improve work performance, mission success, and cost effectiveness. www.chisystems.com
Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD)
Within the Naval Air Systems Command, the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) is the Navy's source for a full range of innovative products and services that provide complete training solutions. This includes requirements analysis, design, development and full life cycle support. Of significance is NAWCTSD's ability to provide continuous learning across a wide variety of applications (aviation, surface, undersea, etc.). NAWCTSD integrates the science of learning with performance-based training and measurement of training effectiveness focused on improving the performance of Sailors and Marines. We continually engage the warfighter to understand challenges, solve problems, create new capabilities and provide essential support.
http://nawctsd.navair.navy.mil Electrical Geodesics Incorporated (EGI)
Founded in 1992, Electrical Geodesics Incorporated (EGI) set the goal of making dense array EEG (dEEG) practical and affordable for research laboratories. There are now over 350 EGI-supported research laboratories in 28 countries around the world. EGI systems have supported the research in over 400 publications in leading scientific and medical journals. http://egi.com Cubic Corporation
Cubic Corporation (NYSE: CUB) is a leader in Defense and Transportation. The company supplies innovative defense products, systems and services to U.S. and allied governments in more than 50 nations. Cubic also provides intermodal and regional electronic fare systems and services in more than 40 major markets.
www.cubic.com Aptima, Inc.
Aptima specializes in solving the problems of human performance in today’s complex sociotechnical systems. We are market leaders in the design of organizations, user-centered technology and training systems that make individuals and teams more effective.
Aptima’s unique approach – human-centered engineering – couples the principles of social science with quantitative, computational methods. We have a ten-year track record of success in delivering quantifiable performance improvements at all levels of commercial, government and military organizations. www.aptima.com
Intelligent Automation, Inc. (IAI)
Intelligent Automation, Inc. (IAI) is a woman owned firm founded in 1987 by Drs. Leonard and Jacqueline Haynes. Since then, IAI has enjoyed consistent growth and has expanded to an organization of over 100 researchers and technical staff, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, and serving public and private sector clients throughout the United States and internationally. IAI is led by Chief Executive Officer Joseph E. Schwartz, President Emeritus Leonard Haynes, President Vikram Manikonda, Executive Vice President Jacqueline Haynes, Vice President Ben Bachrach, Vice President and Chief Scientist Renato Levy, Chief Scientist Eric van Doorn, and by an outstanding group of senior scientists, engineers, and managers who direct our projects and administrative efforts. www.i-a-i.com
AnthroTronix, Inc.
AnthroTronix is a human factors engineering firm committed to optimizing the interaction between people and technology. AnthroTronix is a World Economic Forum 2004 Technology Pioneer and was invited to attend Wired Magazine's NextFest 2004 as one of approximately 100 international companies developing "cutting edge" www.anthrotronix.com
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Headquartered in Bethesda, MD, Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 146,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2008 sales of $42.7 billion. www.lockheedmartin.com
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS)
The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) provides unique, professional, military-relevant graduate education that meets the highest academic standards while responding to the dynamic educational and research needs of the Department of Defense (DoD), other federal agencies, and our international allies. www.nps.edu
USMC Training And Education Command (TECOM)
TECOM's mission is to develop, coordinate, resource, execute, and evaluate training and education concepts, policies, plans, and programs to ensure Marines are prepared to meet the challenges of present and future operational environments. www.tecom.usmc.mil .::Top::. | | |
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