Room: Institute for Simulation and Training
Phone: (407) 882-1444
E-mail: dnichols@ist.ucf.edu

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Education

College of Optics and Photonics/CREOL M.S., Ph.D., Optical Sciences, University of Arizona
B.S., Electrical Computer Engineering, Clarkson University Certified Modeling and Simulation Professional (CMSP)

Areas of Specialty

Dr. Nicholson's research focus on human systems modeling, simulation and training includes virtual reality, human–agent collaboration, and adaptive human systems technologies for Department of Defense applications. She joined the university in 2005 with over 18 years of government service ranging from bench-level research at the Air Force Research Lab to leadership as the Deputy Director for Science and Technology at the U.S. Navy's NAVAIR Training Systems Division.