AIM on MS&T

AIM on MS&T

Welcome to the AIM on MS&T podcast, where we highlight the leaders, innovations, and ideas driving Central Florida’s Modeling, Simulation, and Training (MS&T) community. Join us as we explore the latest developments from Team Orlando and its collaborative ecosystem of military, industry, and academic partners. From breakthrough technologies to emerging trends, we’re diving into the conversations shaping the future of MS&T.Produced by Team Orlando News and powered by Capital Communications & Consulting*Hosted by Kate Finkelwww.teamorlando.org

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AIM on MS&T

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teamorlando.org

Latest episode

Jun 18, 2026

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Episodes

Director of ACC-Orlando highlights Army Transformation Initiatives, priorities, and the future of military modernization. 18.06.2026

In this episode of AIM on MS&T, COL Lisbon Williams, Director of ACC-Orlando, highlights Army Transformation Initiatives, priorities, and the future of military modernization. This episode is brought to you in part by: Capital Communications & Consulting. ⁠⁠mycapitalcommunications.com⁠⁠ Contact: aimonmstpodcast@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠advertising@teamorlando.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.teamorlando.org⁠⁠ https:/...

UCF’s Shawn Burke Discusses Team Performance in Complex Environments. 04.06.2026

In this episode of AIM on MS&T,  Dr. Shawn Burke, Professor and Director of the TRACE Lab at the Institute for Simulation and Training, University of Central Florida, discusses team performance in complex environments.  This episode is brought to you in part by: Capital Communications & Consulting. ⁠⁠mycapitalcommunications.com⁠⁠ Contact: aimonmstpodcast@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠advertising@teamorla...

UCF’s Vice President for Research and Innovation shares insights on how research across the university advances national security and why MS&T continues to be a key area of focus. 21.05.2026

In this episode of AIM on MS&T,  Dr. Winston Schoenfeld, Vice President for Research and Innovation, and Professor of Optics, at the University of Central Florida, shares insights on how research across the university advances national security and why MS&T continues to be a key area of focus. Contact: aimonmstpodcast@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠advertising@teamorlando.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.teamorlando.org⁠⁠...

International Program Officer Talks About Navigating Foreign Military Sales. 07.05.2026

In this episode of AIM on MS&T, Dale Whittaker, International Program Officer, talks about navigating Foreign Military Sales. This episode is brought to you in part by: Team Orlando News ⁠⁠⁠www.teamorlando.org⁠⁠⁠ Contact: aimonmstpodcast@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠advertising@teamorlando.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.teamorlando.org⁠⁠ https://www.cpest3.army.mil/Project-Offices/-PL-IPO/ Keywords: Military modeling and s...

Space Strategist Discusses Integrating Modeling, Simulation, and Training in the Space Sector. 09.04.2026

In this episode of AIM on MS&T, Robert Katz, CEO & Executive Director of World Innovation Network , discusses integrating Modeling, Simulation, and Training in the Space Sector. Contact: aimonmstpodcast@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠advertising@teamorlando.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.teamorlando.org⁠⁠ https://www.win.ngo/ Keywords: Military modeling and simulation / Defense training technology / MS&T (Modeling, S...

Driving Innovation Through Collaboration with Team Orlando and Industry Partners 26.03.2026

In this highlight special of AIM on MS&T, we pulled some quotes from our recent guests from season 2, focusing on driving innovation through collaboration with Team Orlando and Industry partners. BG Beeler: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0TV3JDZojqfSVTNjHJEV9o?si=Bnzn04UzSlu-3MtSfdwXuQ Dr. David Stargel: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0r6FSOSjwwrxDUZqRhS1rK?si=Q_2cQLa0SSiLD8ggfihwHw Col. W...

Florida High Tech Corridor CEO talks about Strengthening the MS&T Industry & Workforce. 12.03.2026

In this episode of AIM on MS&T, Paul Sohl, CEO of the Florida High Tech Corridor , talks about Strengthening the MS&T Industry & Workforce.  This episode is brought to you in part by: Capital Communications & Consulting. ⁠⁠mycapitalcommunications.com⁠⁠ Contact: aimonmstpodcast@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠advertising@teamorlando.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.teamorlando.org⁠⁠ https://floridahightech.com/ Keywo...

Ti Defense Discusses Their Advanced Simulation for Today’s Modern Warfighter. 26.02.2026

In this episode of AIM on MS&T, Brent Ludlow, Military Business Developer at Ti Defense , Discusses Their Advanced Simulation for Today’s Modern Warfighter.  This episode is brought to you by Ti Defense https://www.tidefense.com/ Contact: aimonmstpodcast@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠advertising@teamorlando.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.teamorlando.org⁠⁠ Keywords: Military modeling and simulation / Defense training technol...

BG Beeler Discusses Organizational Changes and Impacts on Army Acquisition and the MS&T Community. 12.02.2026

In this episode of AIM on MS&T, BG Beeler discusses organizational changes and impacts on Army Acquisition and the MS&T community. This episode is brought to you in part by: Capital Communications & Consulting. ⁠⁠mycapitalcommunications.com⁠⁠ Contact: aimonmstpodcast@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠advertising@teamorlando.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.teamorlando.org⁠⁠ https://www.cpest3.army.mil/ Keywords: Military...

Executive Director at NAWCTSD talks about Achieving 100% Concurrency and Improving Schedule Performance 29.01.2026

In this episode of AIM on MS&T, John Meyers, Executive Director at NAWCTSD, talks about Achieving 100% Concurrency and Improving Schedule Performance. This episode is brought to you in part by: Capital Communications & Consulting. ⁠mycapitalcommunications.com⁠ Contact: aimonmstpodcast@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠advertising@teamorlando.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.teamorlando.org⁠ https://www.navair.navy.mil/nawctsd/ K...

President of Capital Communications & Consulting Reflects on 2025 and Discusses What’s Next in 2026. 15.01.2026

In this episode of AIM on MS&T, Mary Trier, President & CEO of Capital Communications & Consulting, Reflects on 2025 and Discusses What’s Next in 2026. This episode is brought to you in part by: Capital Communications & Consulting. mycapitalcommunications.com Contact: aimonmstpodcast@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠advertising@teamorlando.org⁠⁠⁠ www.teamorlando.org https://mycapitalcommunications.com...

The CEO of NCS Discusses Change and Impacts to the Team Orlando Community. 18.12.2025

In this episode of AIM on MS&T, George Cheros, CEO and President of NCS, discusses change and impacts to the Team Orlando community.  This episode is brought to you in part by: Capital Communications & Consulting. mycapitalcommunications.com Contact: aimonmstpodcast@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠advertising@teamorlando.org⁠⁠⁠ www.teamorlando.org https://www.simulationinformation.com/ Keywords: Military mod...

Technical Director at AFAMS Shares Insights on the Mission Transition and What it Means for Supporting Space Force Organizations. 04.12.2025

Technical Director at AFAMS shares insights on the mission transition and what it means for supporting Space Force organizations. In this episode of AIM on MS&T, Dr. David Stargel, Technical Director at Air Force Agency for Modeling & Simulation also known as AFAMS, shares insights on the mission transition and what it means for supporting Space Force organizations. This episode is brought...

Part 2: XR Specialist Discusses The History of VR/AR and Shares How Simulation is Shaping The Future of Space Innovation. 20.11.2025

In this episode of AIM on MS&T, Ariane Fikki, Director of Partnerships at VRARA, discusses the history of VR/AR and shares how simulation is shaping the future of space innovation. This episode is brought to you in part by: Rocket Technology https://www. HyperSpeedAI.com https://www.rocket-technology.com Contact: aimonmstpodcast@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠advertising@teamorlando.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.teamorlando.or...

XR Specialist Discusses The History of VR/AR and Shares How Simulation is Shaping The Future of Space Innovation. 06.11.2025

In this episode of AIM on MS&T, Ariane Fikki, Director of Partnerships at VRARA, discusses the history of VR/AR and shares how simulation is shaping the future of space innovation. This episode is brought to you in part by: Capital Communications & Consulting. mycapitalcommunications.com Contact: aimonmstpodcast@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠advertising@teamorlando.org⁠⁠⁠ www.teamorlando.org https://www.th...

Director of STE-CFT, Talks about Building the Future of Training Through Partnership, Technology, and Innovation. 23.10.2025

Director of STE-CFT, talks about Building the Future of Training Through Partnership, Technology, and Innovation. In this episode of AIM on MS&T, COL Jason West, Director of Synthetic Training Environment – Cross Functional Team ( STE-CFT ), talks about building the future of training through partnership, technology, and innovation.  This episode is brought to you in part by: Capital Communica...

PM TRADE’s Project Manager discusses Shaping the Future of Army Cyber, Acquisition, and Training Modernization. 25.09.2025

In this episode of AIM on MS&T, Liz Bledsoe, PM TRADE’s Project Manager, discusses Shaping the Future of Army Cyber, Acquisition, and Training Modernization. This episode is brought to you in part by: Capital Communications & Consulting. mycapitalcommunications.com Contact: aimonmstpodcast@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠advertising@teamorlando.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.teamorlando.org https://www.peostri.army.mil/Projec...

Part 2: Dr. Cruz-Neira talks about Shaping the Future of Simulation and Leading Innovation at UCF IST and PRI. 11.09.2025

In this episode of AIM on MS&T, Dr. Cruz-Neira talks about Shaping the Future of Simulation and Leading Innovation at UCF IST and PRI.  This episode is brought to you in part by: Dark Wolf Solutions. ⁠ https://darkwolfsolutions.com/ ⁠ Contact: aimonmstpodcast@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠advertising@teamorlando.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.teamorlando.org https://www.ist.ucf.edu/faculty/carolina-cruz-neira/ Keywords: Militar...

Dr. Cruz-Neira talks about Shaping the Future of Simulation and Leading Innovation at UCF IST and PRI. 28.08.2025

In this episode of AIM on MS&T, Dr. Cruz-Neira talks about Shaping the Future of Simulation and Leading Innovation at UCF IST and PRI.  This episode is brought to you in part by: Dark Wolf Solutions. ⁠ https://darkwolfsolutions.com/ ⁠ Contact: aimonmstpodcast@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠advertising@teamorlando.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.teamorlando.org https://www.ist.ucf.edu/faculty/carolina-cruz-neira/ Keywords: Militar...

Before PEO STRI - A Look Back with Bill Bond 14.08.2025

In this episode of AIM on MS&T, Major General Bill Bond (Ret.) shares his story as a leader, discusses the history of PEO STRI, and reflects on the evolution of the training and simulation industry. This episode is brought to you in part by: Dark Wolf Solutions. https://darkwolfsolutions.com/ Contact: aimonmstpodcast@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠advertising@teamorlando.org⁠⁠⁠ www.teamorlando.org Keywords: Mil...

Capt. Betts Talks About Driving Innovation, Leading with Purpose, and Shaping the Future of Navy Training. 19.06.2025

In this episode of AIM on MS&T, Capt. Robert Betts, Commanding Officer, Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), Talks about Driving Innovation, Leading with Purpose, and Shaping the Future of Navy Training. Contact: aimonmstpodcast@gmail.com ⁠⁠⁠advertising@teamorlando.org⁠⁠⁠ www.teamorlando.org https://www.navair.navy.mil/nawctsd/ Keywords: Military modeling and simulatio...

STTC Director Talks about Collaboration and Technology Innovations for Soldier training. 05.06.2025

In this episode of AIM on MS&T, Ivan Martinez, Chief of the Training & Simulation Division and the Director of the Simulation & Training Technology Center (STTC), talks about collaboration and technology innovations for soldier training. Contact: aimonmstpodcast@gmail.com ⁠⁠advertising@teamorlando.org⁠⁠ www.teamorlando.org https://teamorlando.org/sttc/ Keywords: Military modeling and s...

PEO STRI's SGM Tom Dow Shares Insights on Soldier Training Simulations. 22.05.2025

In this episode of AIM on MS&T, SGM Tom Dow, shares insights on Soldier Training Simulations.  Contact: aimonmstpodcast@gmail.com ⁠⁠advertising@teamorlando.org⁠⁠ www.teamorlando.org https://www.peostri.army.mil/ Keywords: Military modeling and simulation / Defense training technology / MS&T (Modeling, Simulation & Training) / Defense innovation / Military readiness training / Synthetic...

George Cheros Talks About The Impact of Military Transformation Initiatives. 08.05.2025

 In this episode of AIM on MS&T, George Cheros, CEO of The National Center for Simulation (NCS), talks about the impact of Military Transformation Initiatives on the MS&T Community.  www.teamorlando.org https://www.simulationinformation.com/ This episode is brought to you in part by: SIMETRI https://simetri.us/ This episode is brought to you in part by: Virewirx virewirx.com/vx60-portable...

DIU’s Southeast Regional Director, Talks About DIU's Impact on MS&T and Partnering with Startups. 24.04.2025

In this episode of AIM on MS&T, Bev Seay , DIU’s Southeast Regional Director , Talks About DIU's Impact on MS&T and Partnering with Startups.  Contact: aimonmstpodcast@gmail.com ⁠advertising@teamorlando.org⁠ www.teamorlando.org https://www.diu.mil/southeast-region https://www.zuleris.com/ Keywords: Military modeling and simulation / Defense training technology / MS&T (Modeling, Sim...

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