Education and Outreach


May 5, 2021
ONLINE Merit Badge Resource

The University of Iowa

SAFER-SIM and the National Advanced Driving Simulator have created a resource that gives Scouts the chance to earn Merit Badges Online. Scouts can watch through the videos on our YouTube channel, which will guide them through the process of earning the Traffic Safety Merit Badge and the Engineering Merit Badge.[+]

Apr 9, 2021
2021 SAFER-SIM Symposium Summary

The University of Iowa

Mar 2, 2020
FTC Competition

The University of Iowa

SAFER-SIM got the chance to attend the FTC Competition in Cedar Rapids, on February 29th, 2020. We brought the MiniSim, our portable simulator, and interacted with 170 individuals at the event. We showed attendees the dangers of texting and driving on hazardous road conditions. [+]

Feb 22, 2020
Southeast Iowa STEM Festival

The University of Iowa

The Southeast Iowa STEM Festival took place at Southeastern Community College, in Burlington, IA. SAFER-SIM got the chance to interact with 155 attendees, including kids and parents of all ages. Participants got to engage with our MiniSim, where they learned about the dangers of texting and driving. [+]

Feb 18, 2020
Linn County STEM Festival
The University of Iowa

The 2020 Linn County STEM event was at Kirkwood Regional Center in Hiawatha. SAFER-SIM had the chance to display and promote driver safety research through our driving simulation. 320 different people tried our texting and driving simulation, as well as our stopping distance simulations.[+]

Nov 5, 2019
Project Lead the Way - High School Tours at NADS

The University of Iowa

The University of Iowa hosted high school students as part of Project Lead the Way tours focused on engineering careers. They discussed STEM fields and the safety research happening at the National Advanced Driving Simulator and the University of Iowa. 49 students participated on the tours from Marion Home School Assistance Program, Mid-Prairie High School, Kirkwood Regional Center, and Marion High Schoo. [+]

Oct 30, 2019
In-Person Traffic Safety Merit Badge

The University of Iowa

Tim Brown, director of drugged driving at NADS and traffic safety merit badge counselor, presented information on the traffic safety merit badge to a local boy scout troop. The group discussed safe driving, demonstrated lighting systems on a vehicle, checked tire tread and tire pressure, and even interviewed a law enforcement officer. The 15 boys met all requirements for the merit badge. [+]

Oct 28, 2019
SAFER-SIM Excellence Award Undergraduate Winners Announced
The University of Iowa

SAFER-SIM presented excellence awards to recognize students contributions to the work we do! An award was presented to 5 undergraduate students, one from each SAFER-SIM institution.

Oct 28, 2019
SAFER-SIM Excellence Award Graduate Winners Announced
The University of Iowa

SAFER-SIM presented excellence awards to recognize students contributions to the work we do! An award was presented to 5 graduate students, one from each SAFER-SIM institution.

Oct 11, 2019
Johnson County STEM Festival

The University of Iowa

NADS got the chance to interact with 152 kids at the Johnson County STEM Fair. Through our portable miniSim, we displayed the dangers of texting while driving and unpredictable weather conditions.

Sep 23, 2019
Fall Prevention Awareness, Health, and Resource Fair

The University of Iowa

SAFER-SIM got the chance to display the miniSim to 79 adults at the Fall Prevention Awareness, Health & Resource Fair. We helped them better understand the dangers of distracted driving, especially texting and driving. [+]

Aug 13, 2019
Iowa State Fair

The University of Iowa

NADS went to the Iowa State Fair and displayed our portable simulator to 586+ people over the course of two days. We demonstrated the dangers of distracted driving and unpredictable weather conditions.[+]

Jul 23, 2019
Johnson County STEM Festival

The University of Iowa

The National Advanced Driving Simulator hosted a STEM Day at the Johnson County Fair this summer. STEM Day conveniently took place on Kids Day, where we around 15 exhibitors with hands-on activities prepared for the kids. These attractions attracted 650+ people! [+]

Jul 19, 2019
Online Traffic Safety Merit Badge
The University of Iowa

Jul 19, 2019
Tour for Mandela Washington Fellows
The University of Iowa

25 Mandela Washington Fellows from Sub-Saharan Africa visited and toured the NADS facility. They received a guided tour and got the chance to interact with the miniSim.

Jul 12, 2019
Perry Research Scholars Institute

The University of Iowa

20 students in grades 8–10 in the Perry Research Scholars Institute (PRSI) visited the NADS facility. The PRSI is an academic program at the University of Iowa’s Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development. These students learned about the research we are currently conducting and some of the research we have previously published. They then had the opportunity to tour the facility and ask any questions they had. [+]

Jul 11, 2019
Traffic Safety Merit Badge
The University of Iowa

8 local Boy Scouts visited the National Advanced Driving Simulator. Dr. Tim Brown, traffic safety merit badge counselor and NADS researcher, provided the material to complete the requirements for the merit badge. The scouts then toured the facility. [+]

Jul 8, 2019
Trail Trekkers Tours
The University of Iowa

A group of 15 kids aged 11-14 in a bicycling summer camp toured the NADS facility. They got to see the driving simulator and do demos on the miniSim.

Jun 20, 2019
Women in Science and Engineering Summer Camp
The University of Iowa

A group of 20 women in 7th-9th grade who have an interest in engineering toured the NADS facility. We gave them an overview of engineering disciplines, a hands-on component, and showed them some of our current research in action. [+]

Jun 17, 2019
Iowa Summer Institute for Biostatistics
The University of Iowa

23 undergraduate students interested in mathematics/statistics toured the NADS facility and got to do demos on the miniSim. They also learned about the kind of data that can be collected during a driving study and how it directly impacts lives. [+]

Jun 13, 2019
Advancing Women in Transportation
The University of Iowa

An inaugural meeting for the creation of an Iowa Chapter of Women in Transportation Seminar (WTS), though the name is now a misnomer, was held in Ames, Iowa on June 13, 2019. WTS is an international organization with the mission of advancing both the transportation industry and the professional women who are a growing part of it (https://www.wtsinternational.org/). Three SAFER-SIM researchers attended, Cara Hamann, Dawn Marshall, and Michelle Reyes. It is exciting to be a part of expanding an organization that will help recognize and promote the many women involved in transportation careers in Iowa.[+]

May 21, 2019
Northwest Junior High School STEM Team
The University of Iowa

A NWJHS STEM team of 11 toured our facility as they were prepping to go to Nationals. They had to submit an entry for the Digital Media Competition, where their challenge was to create informative and persuasive digital media promoting the advantages of autonomous vehicles. In order for them to get a better understanding about autonomous vehicles, they spoke with Chris Schwarz and he gave them a tour of our facility. [+]

May 14, 2019
Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School Tour
The University of Iowa

6 high school students from Cedar Rapids Jefferson visited the National Advanced Driving Simulator. The students were working on a distracted driving project and wanted to learn how UI studies driving safety. They discussed distraction, new vehicle technology, and the research simulators and vehicles. [+]

Apr 7, 2019
Iowa City STEAM Fest

The University of Iowa

SAFER-SIM staff attended the Iowa City STEAM Fest on Sunday, April 7th, and we had the chance to interact with 102 people. Of these 102 people, we got to speak to adults and kids about driving safety, as well as the effects of distracted driving. Using the driving simulator, kids and adults got to test out the texting and driving simulation, as well as the stopping distance simulation.[+]

Mar 25, 2019
Center Point Urbana STEM Event

The University of Iowa

At an event called Magical Playground located at Center Point Urbana High School, SaferSim interacted with 120 kids aged 5-9. We displayed our portable simulator and allowed the kids to test out the stopping distance simulations, in order to show them the dangers of driving in different weather conditions. [+]

Mar 4, 2019
Junior Science and Humanities Symposia Program

The University of Iowa

The Junior Science and Humanities Symposia Program regional competition took place at the University of Iowa. 20 high school students involved with the program visted the National Advanced Driving Simulator. They learned about the driving safety research being done by NADS and took a walk-through tour of the facilty. By connecting talented students, their teachers, and research professionals, JSHS aims to widen the pool of students prepared to conduct research vital to our nation.[+]

Mar 2, 2019
Traffic Safety Merit Badge

The University of Iowa

4 boys came to the University of Iowa to receive their Traffic Merit Safety Badge on March 2nd, 2019. Safer Sim staff displayed a Powerpoint with different aspects of driving safety. As well as that, the scouts got to try the driving simulator. A police officer also came, having a conversation with the scouts, as well as the opportunity for questions. Lastly, we had different interactive activities, such as showing them the different functions of a vehicle, checking the tire tread, and looking at stopping distance.[+]

Feb 23, 2019
SE Iowa Stem Festival

The University of Iowa

SAFER-SIM staff attended the Southeast Iowa STEM Festival in Burlington. An on-road research vehicle was brought to the event, and staff described the advanced driver assistance systems on the vehicle. These safety systems use sensors to assist the driver in certain situations, and attendees saw the connection to STEM related fields. 150 people interacted with the exhibit.[+]

Feb 23, 2019
First Tech Challenge Championship
The University of Iowa

Safer Sim staff passed out fliers about an upcoming driving research study, as well as discussed the National Advanced Driving Simulator to the public.

Feb 18, 2019
Horn Elementary Science Fair

The University of Iowa

Feb 9, 2019
West/Liberty FIRST Tech Challenge

The University of Iowa

Safer Sim staff interacted with 79 people through this event. Of these 79 people, we got to speak to a variety of adults, teens, and kids about driving safety. Using the driving simulator, we got to discuss the effects of distracted driving, and specifically people tested out the texting and driving simulator.[+]

Oct 29, 2018
Iowa Mennonite High School presentation

The University of Iowa

SAFER-SIM visited Iowa Mennonite High School to discuss distracted driving as well as display our portable driving simulator. A local county sheriff was part of the presentation to further highlight the laws and dangers of texting and driving.[+]

Oct 29, 2018
Project Lead The Way Tours
The University of Iowa

SAFER-SIM led tours, and a total of 56 students attended from 6 different schools.

Sep 19, 2018
Highland STEAM Night

The University of Iowa

SAFER-SIM staff attended the Highland Steam night, and we had the chance to interact with 91 people. Of these 91 people, we got to speak to adults and kids about driving safety. Using the driving simulator, we got to discuss the effects of distracted driving, and specifically people tested out the texting and driving simulator.[+]

Jun 23, 2018
Rollin Rally

The University of Iowa

Kirkwood Community College organized a "Rollin Rally" to showcase how important transportation is in society. SAFER-SIM exhibited the portable driving simulator to showcase the dangers of texting and driving. The exhibit also included the Volvo XC90 to discuss new assistance technologies found in vehicles.[+]

Jun 22, 2018
Barnyard Bash

The University of Iowa

Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce organized a Barnyard Bash in Fairfield, IA. SAFER-SIM was invited to showcase our portable driving simulator to attendees. 104 people - children and adults - stopped by the exhibit to learn about driving safety.[+]

Jun 20, 2018
Women in Science and Engineering - Junior Scholars Institute Tours

The University of Iowa

Two summer programs visited and toured the National Advanced Driving Simulator. Women in Science and Engineering as well as the Junior Scholars Institute brought high school aged students to the facility to interact with scientists, learn about career and education paths, and discuss safety. 40 students were involved[+]

Jun 19, 2018
Driver's Education Tour
The University of Iowa

A local drivers education class toured the National Advanaced Driving Simulator. 31 teens took part in the tour and discussed safe driving habits.

Jun 16, 2018
Juneteenth Celebration

The University of Iowa

SAFER-SIM exhibited its portable driving simulator at the African American Musuem of Iowa's 2018 Juneteenth Celebration in Cedar Rapids. SAFER-SIM presented STEM and safety topics using the interactive simulator. 76 indivuduals experienced the activity.[+]

Apr 30, 2018
Jefferson County STEM Festival

The University of Iowa

The Jefferson County STEM Festival was held on April 30th at the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center. We displayed the portable simulator, allowing 104 students from ages K-8 to test our texting and driving simulation, which shows the risks and dangers of texting while driving. [+]

Apr 26, 2018
Anamosa STEM Festival
The University of Iowa

SAFER-SIM staff attended the Anamosa STEM fest last night, and we had the chance to interact with 159 people. Specifically, kids and adults had the chance to test out the texting and driving simulator. We used the simulator to display the effects of distracted driving. [+]

Apr 24, 2018
STEM Day at Prairie Ridge Elementary
The University of Iowa

Jacob Heiden used the portable simulator as an educational tool at Prairie Ridge Elementary. The studnets engaged in a STEM exercise to examine stopping distance. 180 3rd and 4th graders participated in these activities.[+]

Apr 18, 2018
Vehicle System Dynamics Class Tour

The University of Iowa

Students enrolled in the course "Vehicle System Dynamics Course" went as a group for a tour of the National Advanced Driving Simulator. In total, there were 31 attendees at the tour. The group listened to a presentation by Chris Schwarz on NADS capabilities and realistic dynamics. Then, the group toured the facility and experienced some Mini Sim demo drives.[+]

Apr 17, 2018
Solon Mock Interviews
The University of Iowa

Tim and Alex conducted interviews with 13 students at Solon high school and included feedback afterwards on things like their resumes and cover letters, as well as first impressions and how they answered the questions.[+]

Apr 16, 2018
Iowa City Parks and Rec STEAM Festival

The University of Iowa

Iowa City Parks and Recreation in partnership with the Southeast Iowa STEM Hub and local STEAM organizations hosted the annual STEAM Festival on April 15th at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area. SAFER-SIM attended the festival, allowing participants to drive the portable simulator and to learn about distracted driving. 204 kids from the ages K-12 learned about the dangers of texting and driving.[+]

Apr 13, 2018
Northeastern/Mid-Colonial Student Leadership Summit

University of Massachusetts - Amherst

Over the weekend, four representatives from Safer Sim went to the University of Massachusetts Amherst for the Northeastern/Mid-Colonial Student Leadership Summit. Throughout the weekend we had the chance to listen to professional guest speakers, network, speed interview, and much more. It was a great opportunity to interact with so many people from the ITE community, as well as learn so much from peers and professionals. [+]

Apr 13, 2018
Newton Pre Calculus Class Tour
The University of Iowa

14 students from Newton High School Pre-Calculus class toured the National Advanced Driving Simulator. They learned about how NADS addresses safety issues and how math is important in research.

Apr 12, 2018
St. Dominichs School Visit
The University of Iowa

15 students from St. Dominichs High School in the St. Louis area traveled to the University of Iowa to see the National Advanced Driving Simulator. They discussed safety, research and STEM fields, and they toured the facility.[+]

Apr 11, 2018
College of Engineering Research Week: Open House

The University of Iowa

NADS organized an open house for the University of Iowa's College of Engineering students on April 11th, 2018. Students came in and tried out the Mini Sim and asked any questions they had about the simulator. [+]

Apr 6, 2018
Muscatine STEM Visit
The University of Iowa

Muscatine Middle School students visited the University of Iowa campus to engage in STEM activities. 26 students interested in engineering used the driving simulator to test and visualize stopping distances. [+]

Apr 2, 2018
Bettendorf School Visit
The University of Iowa

Jacob Heiden brought the portable simulator to Bettendorf Middle School. The simulator was used as a supplement to the Science class' motion lesson. The students discussed graphing, motion, and distracted driving. They used the simulator as a hands-on learning experience. 291 students took part in the demonstrations over a two day period.[+]

Mar 23, 2018
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy

The University of Iowa

SAFER-SIM presented a PowerPoint to 180 students including topics such as driving safety/research, purposes of simulation, and specifics about NADS. Following the PowerPoint, the students had the chance to complete the texting and driving simulation, as well as the stopping distance simulations. [+]

Mar 22, 2018
Twain Elementary STEAM Night

The University of Iowa

The Twain Elementary STEAM Night was held on on March 22nd, 2018 at Mark Twain Elementary School. The attendees learned about the dangerous effects of texting and driving by having the opportunity to drive on SAFER-SIM's distracted driving simulator. This event allowed children and families to explore the exciting fields of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). During our time there, we interacted with 124 people, including students and families.[+]

Mar 3, 2018
Traffic Safety Merit Badge

The University of Iowa

8 Boy Scouts came to the University of Iowa on Saturday, March 3rd, to receive their Traffic Safety Merit Badge. SAFER-SIM displayed a Powerpoint discussing different aspects of driving safety and vehicle parts. Additionally, we did hands-on activities such as checking the tire tread, stopping distance, and showing them the different functions of a vehicle. A police officer then came in and they had a chance to ask him any questions they had. [+]

Feb 28, 2018
Fort Dodge High School Physics Tour

The University of Iowa

A group of 28 students interested in physics had the chance to tour NADS

Feb 23, 2018
2018 Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers Regional Conference
The University of Iowa

Over the course of 3 days, engineering students from across the Midwest had the opportunity to attend workshops, listen to engineering speakers, attend tours, and network with professionals in the industry. On February 23rd, 2018, Professor Dan McGehee gave 40 students a tour of NADS to share expert insight on vehicle safety and engineering research. [+]

Feb 20, 2018
2018 Linn County STEM Festival

The University of Iowa

The 2018 Linn County STEM Fest was on Tuesday, February 20th. The event was at Kirkwood Regional Center in Hiawatha. SAFER-SIM had the chance to display and promote driver safety research through our driving simulation. 321 different people tried our texting and driving simulation, as well as our stopping distance simulations.[+]

Feb 8, 2018
SAFER-SIM Symposium - University of Central Florida

University of Central Florida

SAFER-SIM researchers and students traveled to Orlando, Florida on February 4th-6th to attend the University of Central Florida Symposium. The first day consisted of a campus tour and social networking, while the second day included guest speakers and professor presentations. The final day was wrapped up with students' posters and awards and a directors' meeting. The overall goal of this symposium was to gain knowledge through different guest speakers and network with many different individuals. 65 people attended this event.[+]

Jan 25, 2018
Lone Tree Engineering Tour

The University of Iowa

A group of 40 students from Lone Tree High School received a tour from NADS on January 25th, 2018. They listened to a brief presentation on what NADS is and what they do, and then got to walk around the facility to see different simulators, such as the NADS-1.[+]

Dec 14, 2017
Lone Tree Mock Interviews
The University of Iowa

We conducted interviews at Lone Tree High School for six students in the 11th grade. The interviews were ten minutes long, and included five minutes of feedback afterwards on things like their resumes and cover letters, as well as first impressions and how they answered the questions.[+]

Dec 13, 2017
Career Caravan
The University of Iowa

SAFER-SIM exhibited at the Career Caravan and interacted with 160 students. This event was designed to introduce high school students to a variety of different careers. Students had the chance to listen to speakers in that field talk about their personal career paths, educational background, skills they use on a daily basis, and how coursework relates to what they do in their jobs.[+]

Dec 13, 2017
Solon Presentation
The University of Iowa

Dr. Tim Brown and Jacob Heiden visted Solon Middle School to share their experiences working in a STEM field, discuss safety, and interact with the simulator. 138 seventh and eighth grade students took part in this activity.[+]

Dec 13, 2017
Cedar Rapids STEM Institute
The University of Iowa

The Cedar Rapids STEM Institute took place on from December 18th-20th, 2017 at the Linn County Regional Center. 366 seventh grade students got to try out the portable driving simulator in order to show the dangers of texting and driving. [+]

Dec 8, 2017
Newton High School Calculus Tour
The University of Iowa

15 students from Newton High School received a tour at NADS on December 8th, 2017. These students were specifically interested in math-related fields, such as statistics.

Dec 6, 2017
Women in Science and Engineering Femineers Program
The University of Iowa

17 eighth grade females who are a part of the WiSE Femineer Program attended a tour at NADS on December 6th, 2017. The purpose of this program is to inspire female students to pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) in their education and careers. [+]

Dec 2, 2017
SAFER-SIM Student of the Year: Elizabeth O'Neal
The University of Iowa

Nov 30, 2017
Washington County STEM Festival

The University of Iowa

The Washington County STEM Festival was held on November 30th, 2017 at the Kirkwood Regional Center. The goal of the festival is to nurture interests of children and families in the exciting fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). SAFER-SIM exhibited the distracted driving simulator to show attendees the dangerous effects of texting and driving. 145 people interacted with our simulator during this time.[+]

Nov 21, 2017
Iowa City STEM Institute

The University of Iowa

135 took part in the National Advnaced Driving Simulator's "Science of Driving" presentation at the STEM Institute.

Nov 15, 2017
Girls Tech Career Day

The University of Iowa

42 girls age 10-14 visited the National Advanced Driving Simulator as part of Girls Tech Career Day. The girls learned about career opportunities in technology, driving safety, and experimented with a driving simulator.[+]

Nov 9, 2017
Cedar Valley STEM Festival

The University of Iowa

281 K-12 students interacted with the distracted driving exhibit and saw the dangers of texting and driving.

Nov 1, 2017
Johnson County Career Fair
The University of Iowa

The National Advanced Driving Simulator exhibited a table at the Johnson County Career Fair. 67 local high schools students discussed engineering programs and learned about transportation safety careers.[+]

Oct 21, 2017
Girl Scout STEM Event

The University of Iowa

71 Girl Scouts became Driving Safety Researchers at the STEM Event organized by the University of Iowa's State Hygienic Lab.

Oct 21, 2017
Discovery - Iowa River Landing 5th Anniversary Celebration
The University of Iowa

SAFER-SIM staff set up the portable simulator at the UI Healthcare: Discovery event. 175 people tested out the driving simulator.

Oct 19, 2017
Project Lead the Way Tours

The University of Iowa

59 local high students visited and toured the National Advanced Driving Simulator. These students are involved in the engineering track of Project Lead the Way program, and they discussed driving safety research, education, and career opportunities. [+]

Oct 13, 2017
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers Tour

The University of Iowa

4 students for the University of Iowa chapter of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers toured the NADS facility.

Oct 12, 2017
Oelwein Family STEM Festival

The University of Iowa

SAFER-SIM exhibited at the Oelwein Family STEM Festival. 397 individuals interacted with the distracted driving demonstration.

Sep 28, 2017
DMACC Boone Visit

The University of Iowa

SAFER-SIM visited Des Moines Area Community College and shared their transportation safety expertise with 102 college-aged students. The student experienced the dangers of distracted driving on a simulator and used a virtual reality headset to learn about advanced technologies in cars.[+]

Sep 21, 2017
Visiting Scholars Tour the National Advanced Driving Simulator

The University of Iowa

4 visiting scholars from Japan toured the National Advanced Driving Simulator.

Aug 23, 2017
NADS at the Iowa State Fair

The University of Iowa

On Saturday and Sunday, NADS employees Jacob, Julie, Marissa, and Patrick traveled to Des Moines for the Iowa State Fair. It is there that they were able to showcase the MiniSim as well as facts about driving and ATV safety to 1,030 people in total![+]

Aug 16, 2017
Central Iowa Power Coop Tour

The University of Iowa

On Wednesday, 42 members from the Central Iowa Power Cooperative toured the National Advanced Driving Simulator. They were able to ask questions about vehicle safety, as well as learn more about the research that is performed at NADS[+]

Jul 29, 2017
STEM Day @ The Iowa Speedway

The University of Iowa

On Saturday, Jacob, Marissa, and Patrick traveled to the Iowa Speedway for STEM Day. They were able to present a texting and driving scenario on the MiniSim to 168 people and were able to demonstrate the dangers of distracted driving. [+]

Jul 25, 2017
STEM Day @ The Johnson County Fair

The University of Iowa

On Tuesday employees Jacob, Patrick, and Marissa exhibited at the Johnson County Fair's first STEM Day. They, along with other exhibitors, presented different careers and activities pertaining to the STEM field. Over 205 people were able to use the MiniSim and learn more about the dangers of texting and driving! [+]

Jul 21, 2017
HRRVC Tour

The University of Iowa

On July 21, 26 members of the Holiday Ramblers RV Club visited the National Advanced Driving Simulator. They were able to learn more about vehicle safety, as well as the research that is performed at NADS.[+]

Jul 20, 2017
Trail Trekkers Tour

The University of Iowa

On Thursday 25 members of the Trail Trekkers visited the National Advanced Driving Simulator. While on the tour they were able to learn more about the relationship between cars and cyclists on the road, and ask questions about vehicle safety. They also had the opportunity to drive one of the MiniSims on site.[+]

Jul 12, 2017
HRRVC Tour

The University of Iowa

34 members of the Holiday Rambler RV Club visited the National Advanced Driving Simulator on Wednesday the 12th, and were able to tour the facility as well as learn more about vehicle safety technology. [+]

Jul 11, 2017
PRSI Student Tour

The University of Iowa

On Tuesday, 19 students from the Perry Research Scholars Institute visited the National Advanced Driving Simulator. PRSI is a program run for students in grades 8-10 through the Belin-Blank Center at the University of Iowa. The students were able to tour the facility and ask questions regarding research and careers in the STEM field to NADS research scientists. Afterwards, the students were able to listen to a presentation by the Injury Prevention Research Center, as well as take a tour of the Hank Lab on campus. [+]

Jul 10, 2017
Students from Pakistan Visit NADS

The University of Iowa

28 students from Pakistan interested in careers in STEM visited the National Advanced Driving Simulator on Monday, and were able to learn more about the work and research that is done at the facility, as well as run practice drives on the MiniSim.[+]

Jun 15, 2017
Drivers Ed Student Tour

The University of Iowa

On June 15th, 34 students from a local drivers education program visited NADS and were able to observe the NADS-1 simulator, as well as learn more about the semi-automated vehicles on-sight as a part of their course material. [+]

May 4, 2017
Lone Tree Mock Interviews

The University of Iowa

A SAFER-SIM staff member participated in mock interviews at Lone Tree High School. Jacob Heiden interviewed 6 juniors and helped teach professional skills the students can use in the future

May 3, 2017
STEM Innovator Student Pitches

The University of Iowa

STEM Innovator high school students gave their final project pitches at Kirkwood Regional Center. One team developed an idea for a cell phone app to reward teens for not speeding. SAFER-SIM researchers served as business partners and technical resources for this team.[+]

Apr 27, 2017
Anamosa STEM Festival

The University of Iowa

157 K-12 students and family members.

Apr 22, 2017
Southeast Iowa STEM Festival

The University of Iowa

Jacob Heiden and Jacob Ohrt attended the Southeast Iowa STEM Festival. They spoke with 289 people about driving safety, research, and STEM topics.

Apr 21, 2017
Hawkeye Innovation Expo

The University of Iowa

The National Advanced Driving Simulator participated in the 2017 Hawkeye Innovation Expo. This event brings UI faculty, staff, and students together to celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship. Jacob Heiden and Jacob Ohrt spoke with 66 people about how NADS is on the cutting edge of transportation research and technology.[+]

Apr 20, 2017
College of Education provides hands-on STEM learning for students

The University of Iowa

Jacob Heiden discussed driving safety and science with about 200 local 5th grade students.

Apr 12, 2017
Northeast Iowa Family STEM Festival
The University of Iowa

SAFER-SIM exhibited at the Northeast Iowa STEM festival to 222 individuals, including K-12 students and parents.

Apr 6, 2017
Engineering Research Open House - Poster Judging
The University of Iowa

Dawn Marshall judged student posters at the College of Engineering Research Open House.

Apr 4, 2017
Solon Mock Interviews
The University of Iowa

National Advanced Driving Simulator researchers Dawn Marshall, Tim Brown, and John Gaspar assisted with mock interviews at Solon High School.

Mar 8, 2017
Workplace Learning Connection Tour

The University of Iowa

SAFER-SIM and the National Advanced Driving Simulator hosted a tour for Metro High School. 25 students (ages 14-18) discussed driving safety and research. The students walked through the facility and viewed the tools used to examine driver behavior. By laying the seed now, some of these students will decide to pursue a degree in transportation safety or engineering. [+]

Mar 6, 2017
Bettendorf Middle School Visit

The University of Iowa

Dr. Tim Brown and Jacob Heiden visited Bettendorf Middle School with the SAFER-SIM traveling simulator. They presented 3 topical themes to the 8th grade science students: interpretation of graphs, effects of friction on the road, and distracted driving. The simulator allowed 133 8th grade science students to visualize the science topics in a unique and engaging way. Each class also received datasets and graphs relating to their drives. The students used these tools to analyze their specific drives and examine vehicle motion at different time points. [+]

Mar 4, 2017
Merit Badge University

The University of Iowa

Dr. Tim Brown and Jacob Heiden spent Saturday, March 4th at Merit Badge University discussing safety with Boy Scouts. Merit Badge University is a program at the University of Iowa that allows scouts to receive a merit badge in one day. 7 Boy Scouts aged 14-17 earned their Traffic Safety Merit Badges. [+]

Mar 3, 2017
Iowa City Chamber of Commerce's Community Leadership Program

The University of Iowa

In the Iowa City Community Leadership Program, individuals participate in one year of leadership and professional development, meeting once a month to learn about the challenges and opportunities for specific segments of our community, from government to agriculture to education. On Friday, March 3rd, the Community Leadership Program held its Economics Day to learn about area development groups, small businesses with a regional reach, and large companies that serve both national and global needs. 8 individuals from this program toured the National Advanced Driving Simulator. They discussed safety research and the future of automotive technology.[+]

Feb 21, 2017
Linn County STEM Festival

The University of Iowa

Jacob Heiden and Patrick McGill attended the Linn County STEM Festival in Hiawatha. 277 individuals, including K-12 students and their families, experienced the dangers of distracted driving using the portable miniSim. [+]

Feb 20, 2017
Global Road Safety Online Training - Pilot

The University of Iowa

Feb 8, 2017
Fort Dodge Senior High School Tour

The University of Iowa

15 seniors from Fort Dodge High School visited the National Advanced Driving Simulator as part of their physics class.

Jan 31, 2017
Job Readiness Fair
The University of Iowa

Jacob Heiden of SAFER-SIM at the University of Iowa lead mock interviews at the Job Readiness Fair. High-functioning, special needs students were introduced to mock interviews and received feedback. Jacob worked with 4 students.[+]

Jan 26, 2017
National Advanced Driving Simulator hosts tours for Lone Tree high schoolers

The University of Iowa

Two groups of Lone Tree high school students toured the National Advanced Driving Simulator. The tours were designed to introduce various engineering careers to the kids. 25 students total from 10th grade participated in the tour, which included a discussion of safety research and emerging transportation technologies.[+]

Dec 15, 2016
Lone Tree Mock Interviews
The University of Iowa

11th grade students from Lone Tree High School participated in mock interviews. Jacob Heiden interviewed 6 students and shared feedback and advice about their performance. This practice gave the kids knowledge and experience to build from as they continue their lives into college and beyond.[+]

Dec 14, 2016
Taft 7th Grade Speaker Day
The University of Iowa

Jacob Heiden of the University of Iowa spoke with 7th graders from Taft Middle School about a career pathway in engineering. He discussed the coursework and skills needed to be a researcher. He shared information about the safety research conducted at the University of Iowa and throughout SAFER-SIM sites. 67 children learned about engineering, research, and safety.[+]

Nov 30, 2016
Washington County STEM Festival

The University of Iowa

The Southeast Iowa STEM Region held the Washington County STEM Festival on November 30, 2016. This event exposed students to activities developed and presented by STEM experts from business, community, organizations, higher education, and informal education venues. Jacob Heiden exhibited on behalf of SAFER-SIM. 193 individuals - children and parents alike - test drove the distracted driving simulator. They experienced the dangers of texting and driving first-hand.[+]

Nov 22, 2016
2016 STEM Institute for Young Scientists

The University of Iowa

Jacob Heiden and Alec La Velle were speakers at the 2016 STEM Institute for Young Scientists, which is organized to show children different STEM pathways and careers. They presented to 239 seventh grade students from 4 schools. The presenters discussed different safety issues that could be tested on a driving simulator, such as impaired driving or distracted driving. The children were able to sit in the driver's seat of a simulated vehicle and see the devastating effects of texting and driving first hand. [+]

Nov 20, 2016
Troop 120 Boy Scout Tour

The University of Iowa

15 Boy Scouts from Troop 120 and their parents visited the National Advanced Driving Simulator. Tim Brown presented information about engineering and traffic safety to the individuals. He also led them on a tour throughout the facility. The scouts discussed simulation as a tool, drove scenarios on the miniSim, and even performed a traffic density experiment. These scouts are closer to the Engineering and Traffic Safety Merit Badges because of this tour.[+]

Nov 17, 2016
Franklin Middle School Speaker Day

The University of Iowa

Franklin Middle School in Cedar Rapids held a career speaker day to interest students in different career pathways. SAFER-SIM discussed the Engineering pathway and explained how simulation is used as a tool for safety research. 76 students learned about the different skills and coursework needed for a career in engineering.[+]

Nov 16, 2016
Girls Tech Career Day

The University of Iowa

SAFER-SIM presented to 60 girls at Girls Tech Career Day in Iowa City. The career day is organized by the Iowa Tech Chicks and is designed to empower girls and show them fun career options from local women in technology. The girls formed a hypothesis, tested stopping distance on a driving simulator, recorded data, and analyzed their findings. These 11-14 year old children were exposed to the research process and formed a new excitement for technology and safety.[+]

Nov 15, 2016
Project Lead The Way Tours

The University of Iowa

Dawn Marshall and Jacob Heiden led high school students on a tour of the National Advanced Driving Simulator. 55 students visited the facility and went behind the scenes at one of the nation's premier transportation safety research centers. The students were from Cedar Rapids Prairie, Solon, and West Branch high schools. They are involved in Project Lead The Way, a nonprofit organization that provides transformative learning experiences for K-12 students and teachers. This tour showed the students how STEM concepts are used in the real-world to solve problems.[+]

Nov 10, 2016
Cedar Valley STEM Festival

The University of Iowa

SAFER-SIM exhibited at the Cedar Valley STEM Festival on Thursday, November 10. The goal of this festival was to promote, inspire, and engage youth in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics-related activities and to introduce children and parents to STEM careers. The event was organized by the Northeast Iowa Region Governor's STEM Advisory Council. 2779 individuals attended the festival. 366 K-12 students and their parents interacted with the SAFER-SIM distracted driving simulator.[+]

Nov 2, 2016
Johnson County Career Fair

The University of Iowa

SAFER-SIM hosted a booth at the Johnson Country Career Fair. 5 schools participated in the career fair with over 100 students from grades 10-12. They learned about careers in the rapidly-changing transportation industry as well as skills and education needed.[+]

Nov 1, 2016
Cub Scout Tour

The University of Iowa

A local pack of Cub Scouts toured the National Advanced Driving Simulator. 19 scouts visited the facility and stopped at five different stations within the building: NADS overview presentation, miniSim drives, NADS-1, control room, and garage. These children and their families learned about simulation as a tool and transportation research. [+]

Oct 29, 2016
Girl Scout STEM Event

The University of Iowa

SAFER-SIM researchers attended the Girl Scout STEM Event at the University of Iowa. About 150 Girl Scouts from Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois participated. The event focused on a relevant, real-world, age-appropriate problem or “mystery” that would meet the following Girl Scout’s STEM impact goals—increasing girls’ interest in STEM, increasing girls’ confidence in their STEM-related abilities, educating girls about STEM careers, and exposing girls to STEM professionals. These Girl Scout Brownies earned a STEM Badge as a result of their experiences on this day. SAFER-SIM presented a driving science demonstration where the Girl Scouts collected and analyzed data on different driving surfaces. 35 Girl Scouts formed a hypothesis, graphed data, and discussed their findings.[+]

Oct 26, 2016
Harding 7th Grade Speaker Day

The University of Iowa

Dawn Marshall and Jacob Heiden presented at Harding Middle School in Cedar Rapids. They presented to three 7th grade classes to enhance the students' career awareness. They also had the students brainstorm problems simulation could solve and plan experiments based on their problem. 55 students participated in this event.[+]

Oct 20, 2016
Northeast Iowa Family STEM Festival

The University of Iowa

The Northeast Iowa Family STEM Festival is a community-wide partnership led by Northeast Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council. The event was hosted on Thursday, October 20, 2016, at the Community Plaza in Oelwein. The free event attracted 648 people of all age groups. Attendees encountered 26 hands-on exhibits throughout the evening including the SAFER-SIM portable miniSIm. Jacob Heiden and Alec LaVelle showcased the dangers of texting and driving to the individuals, which included over 200 distracted drives by children.[+]

Oct 8, 2016
Boy Scouts use Simulation to see Texting and Driving Dangers

The University of Iowa

Matt Ellefson and Jacob Heiden visited the Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation near Central City, IA to exhibit at the Boy Scout Council Camporee. They set up the SAFER-SIM portable driving simulator to show the scouts the texting and driving demonstration. Around 500 kids age 8-16 drove the simulator and experienced the distracted drive.[+]

Oct 6, 2016
Ottumwa Job Corps Tour

The University of Iowa

SAFER-SIM hosted 10 Job Corps students from Otumwa, IA on October 6, 2016. Job Corps is a technical training program that helps young people improve their quality of life through career and academic training. The students that toured the facility are training to be professional bus and truck drivers, and they learned how SAFER-SIM researches different transportation safety issues.[+]

Sep 28, 2016
Students at DMACC experience the dangers of distracted driving

The University of Iowa

Jacob Heiden exhibited SaferSim's portable simulator to over 200 students at the DMACC campus in Boone, IA. He displayed the texting and driving demonstration to show the students the dangers of distracted driving. The students enjoyed the hands-on experience, and some teachers even incorporated it into their class. Jacob presented to classes including Introduction to Business, Business Law, Psychology, and College Experience. Many students were interested in driving safety as well as advanced driving technologies.[+]

Sep 13, 2016
NADS Open House

The University of Iowa

The National Advanced Driving Simulator welcomed guests from the University of Iowa and the community at an Open House. The Open House was organized by the University to welcome our new president Bruce Harreld and to offer a behind-the-scenes experience to our facility. 73 individuals attended this event. They were able to demo the miniSim, tour the NADS-1 simulator, view the control room, walk around the simulator bay, and learn about the advanced safety features on the Volvo XC90.[+]

Sep 8, 2016
2016 Hawkeye Safety Conference

The University of Iowa

Researchers from the University of Iowa attended the 2016 Hawkeye Safety Conference. Dan McGehee, the director of the National Advanced Driving Simulator, lead a discussion about advanced safety features in cars during a breakout session. Other researchers exhibited displays including information about new safety technologies, texting and driving demonstration, and views of a the Volvo XC90 research vehicle. Over 500 individuals attended the conference with almost 100 individuals participating in our events.[+]

Sep 7, 2016
Visiting Scholars Tour NADS

The University of Iowa

Three visiting scholars from Japan toured the National Advanced Driving Simulator. They saw the NADS-1 simulator, the Volvo XC90 with advanced safety features, and drove the miniSim. They learned about the exciting safety research taking place at the University of Iowa and the interdisciplinary skills and knowledge to perform this work.[+]

Aug 26, 2016
Joe Kearney Lecture: To Cross or Not to Cross, That is the Question

The University of Iowa

Joseph Kearney, Co-Director of the Hank Virtual Environments Lab, traveled to Massachusetts to present research to fellow SAFER-Sim colleagues at the University of Massachusetts - Amherst. He discussed the results of experiments examining how texting pedestrians cross streams of traffic and compared two different approaches of Vehicle-to-Pedestrian communication technologies. The experiments were tested in the Hank Lab's Pedestrian Simulator, which is one of the most advanced and immersive such simulators in the world. A link to the abstract about this work is located below. Dr. Kearney also visited Volpe and had the chance to see and even drive some of their simulators. His visit is a great example of how collaboration can lead to new ideas and innovation.[+]

Aug 14, 2016
SAFER-Sim at the Iowa State Fair

The University of Iowa

SAFER-Sim employees attended and presented at the 2016 Iowa State Fair. Jacob Heiden, Alec La Velle, and Matt Ellefson exhibited the SAFER-Sim miniSim in the UI booth on August 14. Attendees of the fair were able to drive the texting and driving demo and see the dangerous effects of taking your eyes and attention off the road. 3000-5000 people visited the UI booth, with 150 individuals driving the simulator and 1000 individuals viewing the demonstration. [+]

Aug 11, 2016
Transportation Safety Seminar
University of Central Florida

Aug 5, 2016
Project Lead the Way Teachers Visit NADS

The University of Iowa

10 educators from Project Lead the Way visited NADS. These teachers from across Iowa took part in rigorous professional development sessions, which will empower and excite their students about STEM education. The teachers' work and dedication to STEM will help change the standard classroom into a unique, innovative work space where students are given the tools to succeed.[+]

Jul 28, 2016
Camp Connect 2016

University of Central Florida

Camp Connect currently is structured as a multi-year experience that is a summer engineering exploration program with differing programs for students who return in subsequent summers. The goal of the camp is to fuel kids to become more interested and realize their desire to become involved in the engineering field. Students engaged in scenarios that role-played the process of planning, funding and constructing a transportation-related project and a bridge building activity with popsicle sticks.[+]

Jun 4, 2016
4th SAFER-Sim Symposium in Madison, Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin - Madison

The University of Wisconsin - Madison hosted the 4th SAFER-Sim Symposium on June 2 - 4, 2016. This event took place in Madison, Wisconsin on the University's beautiful campus. Students, faculty, and site directors from each SAFER-Sim consortium site attended this symposium. The approximately 60 attendees, 30 being students, collaborated at the symposium events that included networking dinners, a poster session, and presentations by students and transportation professionals. This collaboration within SAFER-Sim and across engineering and social sciences fields will build relationships that will drive future improvements in simulation research and road user safety. [+]

May 19, 2016
Science Thursday Event on University of Iowa Campus

The University of Iowa

As part of an ongoing weekly event throughout the summer, the Carver College of Medicine organized "Science Thursday" for University of Iowa employees to eat lunch outside and experience a scientific demonstration. SAFER-Sim was the scientific demonstration this week, as Dr. Tim Brown and Jacob Heiden exhibited the texting and driving demo on the miniSim. Over 100 individuals were able to see the devastating effects of distracted driving in a simulated and safe environment.[+]

May 6, 2016
Iowa City West High School Tours NADS

The University of Iowa

90 students from Iowa City West High School visited the National Advanced Driving Simulator as part of their career day. They toured the facility and saw the NADS-1, NADS-2, and even drove the texting and driving miniSim. They were also introduced to advanced safety features by the MyCarDoesWhat team.[+]

May 4, 2016
Norwalk 8th Graders Learn about STEM and Safety

The University of Iowa

SAFER-Sim team members traveled to Norwalk to present to 8th grade science students. Dr. Tim Brown, Jacob Heiden, and Alec Lavelle discussed interpretation of graphs, friction, and texting and driving with 232 students. The students created a driving plan to replicate the graphs presented, brainstormed the stopping distances on different road surfaces (e.g. dry road, wet road, and icy road), and saw the consequences of texting and driving. They were able to test their ideas on these topics by driving the SAFER-Sim miniSim.[+]

Apr 23, 2016
3rd Annual STEMFest

The University of Iowa

SaferSim displayed the Texting and Driving Simulator at the 3rd Annual STEMFest at Southeastern Community College in West Burlington, Iowa. Over 800 individuals attended this event.

Apr 20, 2016
Solon 7th Graders Tour NADS

The University of Iowa

24 students from the 7th grade class at Solon Middle School visited the National Advanced Driving Simulator. The students learned about the exciting transportation research taking place throughout the University and also had a chance to drive the miniSim.[+]

Apr 13, 2016
College of Engineering Ergonomics Class and Institute of Industrial Engineers Tour

The University of Iowa

SaferSim Director Dawn Marshall and Dr. Tim Brown gave a tour of the National Advanced Driving Simulator. 12 Students from an Ergonomics class within the College of Engineering and from the Institute of Industrial Engineers organization attended the tour. They were given the opportunity to drive the NADS-1 and the miniSim.[+]

Apr 11, 2016
Simulation Curriculum Prototype Day

The University of Iowa

As part of a SaferSim education project, the University of Iowa College of Education and the National Advanced Driving Simulator partnered to develop a science-based curriculum using a driving simulator. The students involved with this project demonstrated their ideas in class to 20 pre-service teachers while collecting feedback and data throughout.[+]

Apr 7, 2016
14th Annual College of Engineering Research Open House

The University of Iowa

SaferSim researchers participated as judges at the University of Iowa's 14th Annual College of Engineering Research Open House. This event had over 100 student posters showcasing the innovative research being done at the University.[+]

Apr 1, 2016
Dawn Marshall Presents at UTC Safety Summit

The University of Iowa

Transportation researchers and industry professionals from across the nation, which included over 50 separate universities, attended the Second Annual Safety Summit of USDOT University Transportation Centers. 9 safety-themed UTCs were represented, including SAFER-Sim. Dawn Marshall, SAFER-Sim Director, presented at this summit. A link to her SAFER-Sim presentation can be accessed using the link below.[+]

Mar 24, 2016
SaferSim at Mount Pleasant Career Day

The University of Iowa

Alec LaVelle and Jacob Heiden of the National Advanced Driving Simulator attended Career Day at Mount Pleasant Middle School. 3 Masters Students in Secondary Science Education and a University of Iowa Professor also attended this event. They shared their experiences working in a STEM career and also exhibited the Texting and Driving Simulator to 85 students.[+]

Mar 23, 2016
Dr. John Gaspar gives mock interviews to local students

The University of Iowa

Dr. John Gaspar of the National Advanced Driving Simulator participated in a training event at Elizabeth Tate High School in Iowa City. He performed mock interviews with 3 students to assist in their transition from high school to adult life.[+]

Mar 8, 2016
Simulation shows the dangers of texting and driving to DMACC students

The University of Iowa

On March 7 and 8, the texting and driving simulator was exhibited at the DMACC campus in West Des Moines. Over 50 people had the chance to drive the simulator and see the consequences of distracted driving.[+]

Mar 1, 2016
Bettendorf students learn about science and safety through simulator demonstrations

The University of Iowa

Dr. Tim Brown and Jacob Heiden visited Bettendorf Middle School on March 1 with the SaferSim traveling simulator. They presented 3 topical themes to the 8th grade science students: interpretation of graphs, effects of friction on the road, and distracted driving. The simulator allowed 145 students to visualize the science topics in a unique and engaging way.[+]

Feb 23, 2016
2016 Cedar Rapids STEM Festival Exhibit

The University of Iowa

Jacob Heiden displayed the Texting and Driving Simulator at the Cedar Rapids STEM Festival on Tuesday, February 23. Over 800 individuals attended this event from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Attendees includes children from Pre-kindergarten to 12th grade and their families. 80 people drove the Texting and Driving Demo while many more gathered and watched the devastating consequences of distracted driving.[+]

Jan 28, 2016
Lone Tree High School STEM Tour of NADS

The University of Iowa

Twenty-eight sophomores from Lone Tree High School participated in a discussion about simulation and safety issues, toured the NADS facilities, and drove a Texting and Driving demonstration on a driving simulator.[+]

Jan 15, 2016
Texting and Driving Simulator at Pearson Health and Safety Fair Promotes Safer Driving

The University of Iowa

SAFER-Sim was an exhibitor at Pearson's Health and Safety Fair on January 14, 2016. Pearson employees learned about the important work being done by SAFER-Sim in conjunction with the National Advanced Driving Simulator to further motor vehicle and driver safety. Over 100 employees viewed the exhibit. 30 individuals gained hands-on experience of the dangers of texting and driving through the use of the simulator.[+]

Dec 12, 2015
SAFER-Sim Hosts Professional Development with Science of Driving Curriculum
The University of Iowa

Six local teachers participated in a professional development session hosted by SAFER-Sim. They learned curriculum developed by the University of Iowa College of Education and the National Advanced Driving Simulator. The curriculum can be used to improve STEM education and includes two units: Graphing Interpretation Competition and A World with Friction.[+]

Nov 10, 2015
STEM Innovator Students Tour NADS facility

The University of Iowa

A team of high school students worked on projects to support the ATV simulator that is part of SAFER-Sim through the STEM Innovator program. The students are developing a website to help disseminate the work of the researcher using the ATV simulator and a smart phone application to increase ATV rider safety by providing information about the location and rules for several off-road vehicle parks in Iowa. The tour covered the types of educational and professional backgrounds of the staff at NADS and introduction to the simulators at the facility.[+]

Nov 4, 2015
SAFER-SIM Program Director Dawn Marshall speaks at the ASCE Transportation Conference
The University of Iowa

SAFER-SIM Program Director Dawn Marshall spoke at the ASCE Transportation Conference in Ames, Iowa on November, 4th.

Oct 5, 2015
SAFER-Sim symposium in Orlando Florida
The University of Iowa

The 3rd SAFER-Sim symposium was hosted by the University of Central Florida on October 5 & 6, 2015 in conjunction with the International Road Safety and Simulation Conference in Orlando, Florida. Attendees included students involved in SAFER-Sim projects, faculty, and the five site directors. SAFER-Simposium events hosted at consortium sites continue to provide valuable leadership development and collaboration experience for the more than 70 attendees and particularly the 40 student attendees.[+]

Jul 2, 2015
SAFER-SIM Sponsors 1st Women in Construction Workshop

University of Central Florida

UTC Safer-Sim Sponsorship of the first Women in Construction Workshop (WCW) was held in Summer 2015. It was the first-of-a-kind event that reaches out to female students in construction and civil engineering from developing countries who show great potential of success as future teachers, mentors, and society leaders and can further motivate other female or minority students to pursue degrees in STEM disciplines especially in construction and civil engineering. The workshop was conducted in Orlando in partnership with two major universities in Brazil (University of Campinas) and China (Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University).[+]

Jan 29, 2015
FHWA Director of Office of Safety Programs Visits National Advanced Driving Simulator

The University of Iowa

Beth Alicandri, Director of Office of Safety Progrrams at FHWA visited the National Advanced Driving Simulator.

Nov 16, 2014
STEM

The University of Iowa

Center Point-Urbana High School held, The Magical Playground of Science, so families could get together and experiment with science. NADS miniSim participated in the event, so attendees could test drive the advantages of simulation technology.[+]

Sep 24, 2014
Lecture Series

The University of Iowa

Watch Dr. John Gaspar present his research, Investigating the effects of videophone conversations on younger and older driver performance.

Jun 20, 2014
Grant Managers from OST-R visit SAFER-SIM

The University of Iowa

SAFER-SIM director Dr. Sue Chrysler was happy to host a Center kick-off meeting on June 19, 2014. UTC program grant managers Robin Kline, Amy Stearns, and Caesar Singh were present from the Office of the Secretary of Transportation – Research. Dr. David Noyce from the University of Wisconsin-Madison also attended the meeting with two of his graduate students, Madhav Chitturi and Kelvin Santiago. The visitors reviewed grant deliverables and then toured the NADS facility and the pedestrian and bicycle simulation facilities on the main University of Iowa campus.[+]