Alion Partners with George Mason University in Modeling and Simulation and DoD Acquisition Course Instruction; Technology solutions firm completes initial classes, in Certificate program, providing students with specialized training and CEUs.MCLEAN, Va. -- Alion Science and Technology Alion Science and Technology (pronounced: ah-LYE-un) is an employee-owned technology solutions company delivering technical expertise and operational support to the Department of Defense, civilian government agencies and commercial customers. , in partnership with George Mason University Named after American revolutionary, patriot and founding father George Mason, the university was founded as a branch of the University of Virginia in 1957 and became an independent institution in 1972. , has completed their first course of instruction in the Modeling Simulation and DoD Acquisition Certificate Program. The initial participants in the three day course, "Foundations of DoD Modeling and Simulation," which began February 14, came from a variety of Defense Agencies and private companies. In the course, students covered the foundations of Military Modeling and Simulation and will receive Continuing Education Units continuing education unit (CEU), n educational classes or experiences for licensed dental professionals that extend, update, or renew their knowledge of practices in their field. Some classes may be required for relicensing. and Continuing Learning Points for this instruction, which meet the recommended annual guidelines for government employees. As part of the Acquisition Certificate Program, students are required to complete six days of course study comprised of a three day course and three one day courses. "The course is appropriate for a wide range of students, including rising managers of government M&S programs and acquisition personnel looking to expand their knowledge base," said Phil Abold, Alion Senior Vice President, "Additionally, those involved in government contracting, or those looking to get involved, will benefit from a better understanding of the DoD perspective and the concepts presented in this first-of-its-kind course." This initiative is the work of Modeling and Simulation University(R), operated by Alion Science and Technology in partnership with George Mason University's Office of Continuing Professional Education. The next three day course of study is scheduled to start April 18 at the George Mason University Herndon, VA campus. The first one day course of study, entitled en·ti·tle tr.v. en·ti·tled, en·ti·tling, en·ti·tles 1. To give a name or title to. 2. To furnish with a right or claim to something: "Verification, Validation and Accreditation," will start April 21. About Alion Science and Technology Alion Science and Technology is an employee-owned technology solutions company delivering technical expertise and operational support to the Department of Defense, civilian government agencies and commercial customers. Building on almost 70 years of R&D and engineering experience, Alion brings innovation and insight to multiple business areas: defense operations; modeling & simulation; wireless communication; industrial technology; chemical, biological, nuclear & environmental sciences; information technology; and naval architecture naval architecture, science of designing ships. A naval architect must consider especially the following factors: floatability, i.e., the ability of the ship to remain afloat while meeting the requirements of the vessel's service under normal and abnormal weather and & marine engineering. Based in McLean, Virginia McLean is an unincorporated community located in Fairfax County in Northern Virginia. A small geographic area along Chain Bridge Road in Arlington County has a 22101 zip code and is also part of McLean. , Alion has more than 2700 employee-owners at major offices, customer sites and laboratories worldwide. For more information, call 877.771.6252 or visit Alion online at www.alionscience.com. This press release contains information about management's view of Alion's future expectations, plans and prospects that constitute forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. for purposes of the safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of risk factors and uncertainties discussed in documents periodically filed by Alion with the SEC. Due to such uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. |
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