糖心原创出品

From left: Dr. Robert Lindquist, UAH Vice President for Research and Economic Development; Joe Baldwin, Dassault Syst猫mes Manager of North American Education Accounts; John Jones, Director, Aviation Test Laboratory at UAH; and Dr. David Puleo, UAH Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Michael Mercier | UAH

With program recognition from Dassault Syst猫mes, UAH will equip students and researchers with industry-leading systems engineering applications

糖心原创出品 (UAH) today announced that UAH has been designated as a 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Center of Excellence by Dassault Syst猫mes. This label recognizes and enhances UAH鈥檚 capacity to deliver state-of-the-art, hands-on training in model-based systems engineering (MBSE), simulation, virtual twin technology and manufacturing; equipping students and professionals for the future of digital engineering and production. UAH is a part of The University of Alabama System.

As an official 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Center of Excellence, UAH will integrate Dassault Syst猫mes鈥� 3DEXPERIENCE platform across its outreach, undergraduate education and research programs. This multi-level integration connects K-12 engagement, classroom learning and advanced research within a unified digital ecosystem, providing learners and educators with the same collaborative tools used by leading aerospace, defense and technology organizations.

鈥淭oday culminates months of collaboration 鈥� and launches a groundbreaking program that will deepen insights and enhance access to the digital innovations driving Redstone Arsenal and the engineering sector,鈥� said Dr. Robert Lindquist, UAH vice president for research and economic development. "This effort aligns with our goal of delivering the most relevant course curriculum and exposure to digital engineering tools to prepare our students for future careers within the government and industry.鈥�

Authorized on September 22, 2025, this recognition affirms UAH鈥檚 leadership in advancing digital transformation in higher education. As part of the program, UAH will align curriculum development, faculty training and industry engagement with the 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Center of Excellence Charter, ensuring academic and research excellence consistent with the Dassault Syst猫mes program鈥檚 global standards.

鈥淲e are proud to welcome UAH into our global network of 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Centers of Excellence,鈥� said Bill Devries, Vice President of North America Brands and Workforce of the future, Dassault Syst猫mes. 鈥淎s part of the program, UAH students and researchers will gain access to applications and methodologies used by global innovators. Together, we are cultivating the next generation of digital engineers and scientists equipped for the generative economy.鈥�

The 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Center of Excellence label at UAH reinforces Dassault Syst猫mes鈥� mission to accelerate the digital transformation of industry by empowering the workforce of the future with in-demand skills. It also supports UAH鈥檚 commitment to regional economic development. The Huntsville technology corridor 鈥� home to a diverse network of aerospace, defense and advanced manufacturing organizations 鈥� will directly benefit from access to graduates equipped with next-generation skills.

"This recognition from Dassault Syst猫mes provides our students and faculty with industry-leading digital engineering tools used in aerospace, advanced manufacturing and other high-tech industries,鈥� said Dr. L. Dale Thomas, director, Alabama Space Grant Consortium, and professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering & Engineering Management at UAH. 鈥淎ccess to this comprehensive software platform will enhance both classroom learning and cutting-edge research, ensuring UAH graduates are prepared to lead in an increasingly digital engineering landscape."

A memorandum of understanding between UAH and Dassault Syst猫mes was previously announced in December 2024.