On January 11-12, NOAA hosted a Games and Simulation Summit at its headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland. Participants represented 10 federal and state agencies, universities, and nongovernmental organizations. Panel discussions focused on how gaming and simulation technology can best be used to reach specific audiences, explored current “best practices” in government agencies, and reviewed evaluation methods for gaming and simulation. Other topics included NOAA spherical displays, data visualization, policy and resources, and the future of games and simulation. Read More