Virginia Modeling, Analysis, & Simulation Center

VMASC & Alliance Solutions Group are partnering under @VDEM's HSEEP Exercise Contract to provide VA agencies w/tailored all-hazards exercises. Combining ModSim, & emergency management expertise, the partnership helps agencies improve coordination and decision-making.

VMASC Interim Executive Director Dr. Barry Ezell led yesterday’s All-Hands on mission, momentum, and disciplined growth. He emphasized SATTL as VMASC’s strategic anchor & reinforced industry partnership is central to our growth model. We also celebrated Dr. Rafi Soule’s PhD!

VMASC at VEMS 2026: Turning Hazard Data into Action: vmasc.org/vmasc-at-vems-… @VDEM @ODU

Reflecting on an inspiring week at @iitsec! Huge thanks to everyone who joined our Virginia Industry Association private reception. VIA is tackling tech’s toughest challenges with digital innovation, R&D, and modeling & simulation. Contact ahutchin@odu.edu for more info!

It's hard to believe, but today is the last day of the 2025 @iitsec! It’s been an incredible week showcasing VMASC and @odu_innovate modsim capabilities & making connections. Before the conference wraps up, come by our booth to say hello and grab some swag—we’d love to connect!

It's Day 3 of the 2025 @iitsec! Our team is at Booth #2171, ready to connect with fellow innovators, academic partners, & industry leaders. Stop by to meet the faces behind our work and explore how we're advancing the future of simulation and training. #ODUVMASC #ModSim #IITSEC25

We're back in Orlando for @iitsec 2025! This year, we're a STEM Sponsor! Come visit us at Booth #2171 and see all the exciting projects underway. #VMASC #VMASCODU #IITSEC25 #IITSEC @odu_innovate

On Veterans Day, we honor and thank the brave men and women who’ve served our nation with courage and pride. Your commitment to protecting our freedom inspires us all—especially our own veterans. Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and lasting impact.

POV: You wanna design ships but you can’t survive on land. What do you do?? Join us for the 2026 Digital Ship Challenge – April 2026 – where Hampton Roads high school students are solving real-world maritime problems. digitalmaritime.org/digital-ship-c… #VDMC #FloatingNewIdeas #DSC26

Our Executive Director Dr. B. Danette Allen is featured in the @virginianpilot Business Notes highlighting her new role!  Check it out here: pilotonline.com/2025/09/15/bus…

Community resilience in action! Research Professor Dr. Josh Behr was recently featured as an expert on evacuation behavior, offering critical insights into how communities respond in times of crisis. wcnc.com/article/news/l… @wcnc

Excited to present my research, Integrating AI and Data Science for Meaningful Social Impact, at U.S. MORS @morsanalytics! Thanks to @orsa1965 for the invitation. Grateful for the opportunity to contribute and engage with the community. cc:/@odu_innovate @oduwsdl

Congrats to @vmasc_odu Dr. Christopher Lynch & @VADigiMaritime Jessica Galassie as their paper “Accelerating Shipyard Modernization: A Technology Transfer and Insertion Framework” was accepted for the 2025 @SNAME_HQ Convention this October! #ODUVMASC #VDMC #Maritime

Newly published in @IEEEAccess! VMASC/@ODU-led team validates GPT-4 messaging for sensitive life events using structured prompts + ML ensembles. 24k msgs, 87% aligned, 90% human–ensemble match. Paper: doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS… #AI #LLMs #ResponsibleAI #ODUVMASC @IEEEorg

As the conference wraps up, @VADigiMaritime Dr. Jessica Johnson is leading a special STEM event giving local HS students from @GrassfieldSTEM the chance to experience the world of M&S firsthand. A big thank you to all who made this year’s MODSIM World such a success!

We had an amazing time last night at the VMASC-sponsored @modsimworld Opening Reception! We were also honored that @BobbyScott commended our efforts during his Congressional Address, recognizing our dedication to using modeling and simulation to address challenges in our region.

Day 2 of #MODSIMWorld25 is here! Our student interns are presenting their amazing research & projects. We’re also excited for tonight’s VMASC-sponsored reception Stop by our booth to connect + learn more about our innovation in modeling & simulation! #ODUInnovate #ODUVMASC

#MODSIMWorld 2025 is off to a great start! Day one kicked off with Opening Remarks from conference chair Claire Hughes and NTSA President VADM (R) Sean Buck. Afternoon panels included remarks from leaders from Government and Industry from the MS&T community.

We’re excited to be at the 17th Annual @modsimworld Conference in Norfolk, VA! As a sponsor + exhibitor, VMASC is showcasing innovative work in modeling & simulation. Day 1 is off to a great start—stop by our booth to connect! #ODUInnovate #MODSIMWorld #STEM @modsimworld

Exciting news! Dr. Jessica Johnson, our Research Asst. Prof. & Dir. of Applied Cognitive Engineering and Simulation Lab, had her paper on human-AI training accepted for @iitsec 2025. Her meta-analysis shows how adaptive AI fosters expertise. #VDMC #FloatingNewIdeas