Pioneering the Future of Simulation for a Better World

Advancing the Use of Modeling & Simulation to Solve Real-World Problems for Over 70 Years

Pioneering the Future of Simulation for a Better World

Using Modeling & Simulation to Solve Real-World Problems for Over 70 Years

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What We Do

The Society for Modeling and Simulation International is the premier scientific and technical society dedicated to advancing the use of Modeling and Simulation to solve real-world problems. We are devoted to advancing simulation and allied computer arts and committed to facilitating communication among professionals in the simulation field.

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Our Activities

The Society for Modeling and Simulation International organizes meetings, sponsors, and co-sponsors national and international conferences on Modeling & Simulation. We publish the journals SIMULATION: Transactions of The Society for Modeling and Simulation International and the Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation.

SCS members number in the thousands and are leaders in various organizations involving Modeling and Simulation. Our members are active in business, research, education, & many other fields and are working to disseminate Modeling and Simulation (M&S) knowledge in their domains. 

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Why Choose Us

Founded in 1952, SCS started as a means to promote the spread of Modeling Modeling and Simulation as a service to society. We offer international events which allow attendees to network with leaders & colleagues from around the world. Our highly rated publications provide an opportunity to give an author's work visibility among other researchers. Our membership allows you to build relationships with colleagues and to stay current on Modeling and Simulation topics in a wide variety of areas & industries. 

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Our Mission

Our mission is to be an association that builds a professional and scientific community of experts in Modeling and Simulation while developing, disseminating, and implementing knowledge, research, and technology in this arena and across a wide variety of businesses, research areas, educational areas and institutions and many other fields. We are on a mission to promote Modeling and Simulation as an innovative, critical, and must-have tool for businesses, organizations, and governments.

Our Vision

Our vision is to bring together the skills and experience of professionals within the Modeling and Simulation industry, as well as the collective benefit of modern technologies and well-established processes and policies. 

Giving Campaign

We at SCS would like to thank you for supporting and believing in the Society for Modeling and Simulation International (SCS) throughout our 70 years with your memberships and conference attendance. We are excited to announce a new way to support SCS in a way that is rewarding and helps the Society grow for the next 70 years. We would love for you to participate in our Giving Campaign. Your contribution will make a difference in our community of Simulationists and help spread "Simulation in service of Society" to solve real-world problems. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support of The Society for Modeling and Simulation International (SCS).