WELCOME to the Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS) website. CIVS is located at Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, Indiana.
CIVS is a multidisciplinary center that combines advanced simulation techniques with 3-D visualization and virtual reality technologies. Using the center’s resources, it is possible to see and interact with complex data in ways that are beneficial for experts, yet also understandable by audiences of many different backgrounds. The technology and resources at CIVS are currently being used to solve many different university research problems, industry issues, and community problems, as well as offering new possibilities for education and training.
CIVS is continuing the development and implementation of cutting edge simulations, computer graphics, advanced visualization, and computing technology to serve faculty, staff, and students of Purdue Calumet, as well as industry and the community.
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CIVS receives ‘Innovators’ honor
Purdue Calumet’s entire CIVS (Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation) team of faculty, staff, administrators and students last week was named co-recipient of the 2012-13 Chanute Prize for Team Innovation, presented annually by Ivy Tech Community College Northwest and The Society of Innovators.
The Chanute Prize recognizes team dynamics, process, culture and benefits of innovation; the innovation itself; and the “Wow” factor.
“Innovation is the catalyst of economic development,” Chancellor Keon said. “This award is greatly appreciated and marks the continuation of a great future for Purdue Calumet as a source for new business enterprise.”
Managing Director of The Society of Innovators John Davies applauded CIVS’ selection, “because it has been, and is, and will continue to help innovative and entrepreneurial enterprises across Northwest Indiana re-imagine their possibilities through visualization and simulation technologies. This is an amazing tool that few of us could have imagined only a few short years ago.”
Contributed to $30+ million in savings
CIVS integrates such cutting edge technologies as simulation, visualization and 3D virtual reality to create virtual worlds for solving challenging, real world problems, promoting economic development, improving productivity and energy usage, and limiting environmental impacts for industrial partners.
Since 2009, CIVS has helped industry save more than $30 million in production and efficiency costs, while providing valuable experiential learning opportunities for our students.
“This award provides great recognition for our team,” CIVS Director, Professor and Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduates Studies Chenn Zhou said. “I appreciate the dedication and effort all our team members have made. I also am grateful for all the individuals and organizations who have supported CIVS.
The Chanute Prize will be awarded during a Celebration of Innovation featuring a number of events on November 29th starting at 8:30.
