Hello and welcome to the Modeling and Simulation MS & PhD Open House. Please watch each of the videos below. If you have any further questions regarding any information, please contact Dr. Ghaith Rabadi at ghaith.rabadi@ucf.edu. After you view the videos, please fill out the following survey. Thank you.
2023 UCF Year in Review
This year we not only celebrated our 60th anniversary but also the accomplishments and contributions of Knights to Central Florida and beyond — including more than 18,000 students who earned their degrees and are positively impacting the world
Welcome – Dr. Ali Gordon
Dr. Gordon welcomes you to the College of Engineering and Computer Science
CECS: It’s Big
Showcasing the student experience at the College of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Central Florida, Orlando
About CECS – Dr. Ali Gordon
Dr. Gordon introduces you to the College of Engineering and Computer Science
Graduate Admissions – Start Your Journey
Join us for a virtual tour of UCF’s main campus and learn about all the College of Graduate Studies has to offer.
Modeling and Simulation MS & PhD – Dr. Ghaith Rabadi
Ms. Kirsten Seitz, Modeling and Simulation Graduate Program Coordinator, explains what you need to know about applying to and requirements for the Modeling and Simulation program
Application Process – Mr. Leben Goldman
Mr. Goldman will explain the application process
Financial Aid – The Office of Student Financial Assistance
The Office of Student Financial Assistance shares information regarding financial assistance available to you
Faculty Talk 1 – Dr. Joseph Kider
Joseph Kider, Ph.D., presents “Bits to Bricks: How to Bridge Building-Energy Modeling with Human Activity.” He introduces his NSF-funded study that investigates how augmented reality and building-information modeling technologies can be integrated to increase human performance, specifically with retraining construction workers in retrofitting and repurposing buildings. He explains how a physics-based approach to energy and light simulation produces more informed design choices
Faculty Talk 2 – Dr. Ghaith Rabadi
Ghaith Rabadi, Ph.D., presents “Multimodal Transportation Simulations and Optimization,” and discusses his research on models and algorithms for multimodal supply chain and transportation problems. These include military and humanitarian deployment, airport runway scheduling, electric vehicle routing and container trans-shipment at port terminals
UCF Global – College of Engineering and Computer Science
A brief overview of the University of Central Florida’s College of Engineering and Computer Science in Orlando, and the opportunities available for graduate students
Applying for a Visa – UCF Global
UCF Global shows you how to apply for and obtain your Visa
For more information on applying for your F-1 visa, please visit: the UCF Global Website
Closing – Dr. Ali Gordon
Dr. Gordon provides his closing remarks and thanks for watching