ICONS Project

Excited to announce a new #simulation in our education catalog: bit.ly/2CSHR3w. Great for classes in public policy, American government, homeland security, and #terrorism studies.

Deadline approaching: One week left to apply for @UofMaryland & @START_UMD's Graduate Certificate in Terrorism Analysis program. Apply by July 26th go.umd.edu/3K5

Excited to welcome @HCPSS #ModelUN students to @START_UMD today to discuss #terrorism #research and engage in hands on activities to develop #negotiation skills! #simulations #hcpsssummerinstitutes #MUN

On Nelson Mandela International Day, let us remember: “One effect of sustained conflict is to narrow our vision of what is possible. Time and time again, conflicts are resolved through shifts that were unimaginable at the start." #negotiation #conflictmanagement #MandelaDay

"Tell me, I forget. Show me, I remember. Involve me, I understand." -Chinese Proverb. Important for teaching social science and natural science! #simulations #education #interactive #learning ow.ly/mtIn30kJe8G

Really interesting area for further research, especially with #introverts in #online #simulations. edut.to/2K9l9rk

Check out this great new job opportunity at our center, @START_UMD ! Perfect for PhDs with an expertise in terrorism studies and a passion for bringing innovative practices to training and education. #simulations #terrorismstudies #training twitter.com/START_UMD/stat…

#Students from any university & any major are encouraged to apply for @START_UMD's immersive #internship program. Research global terrorism trends, radicalization, CBRN weapons, geospatial anaylsis and more. Apply by July 1 go.umd.edu/3jT

There are two types of peace.

ow.ly/Irxt30kw6Kv Read the full #statement that was signed between the U.S. and North Korea. Interested in these issues? Engage in our updated North Korea #simulation in the Fall! #simulations #DPRK #US #security #education

An opportunity to participate in a fall multi-faculty #simulation and facilitator guide updates...check out our education newsletter! ow.ly/jPeK30kaoT5

Excited to be presenting a poster at the @TLTC_UMD Innovations in Teaching and Learning Conference! #itl_umd

The Diamond model, a model for debriefing used within medical education. Also inspiring for simulation debriefings in general ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P… - via @welmerdegroot @ALPSblog

Don't miss your chance to be a #STARTintern this summer! Application deadline is this Sunday, March 25

A new #simulation story and internship opportunity featured in our March Newsletter: bit.ly/2Gvp7Wq.

Are you a student interested in a START internship? START offers positions in a variety of projects, apply today! The deadline for priority consideration is March 4: start.umd.edu/careers/intern…

Multi-Faculty #simulations provide an opportunity for students around the world to interact and learn from one another. What networks are you connected with that could leverage a multi-faculty simulation? bit.ly/2GEJwav

ICONS is looking for two #interns to join us this summer! Applications are due March 25. bit.ly/2EYa1dA

How do the Olympic games help or hinder public diplomacy? Interesting interview from @CFR_org: "The Mixed Record of Sports Diplomacy." on.cfr.org/2nO1Rdl

Teaching Tip: Use role play simulations to solidify learning. The @iconsproject provides a variety of scenarios and an online platform that brings structure and clarity to the simulation process: icons.umd.edu

Local high school students were given a chance to test out a new @iconsproject simulation at START HQ... read about their experience here: go.umd.edu/xtc