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NASPAA Executive Council approves DEIJA Action Plan

Mar 13, 2023

NASPAA Strategic Plan Approved by Council

Feb 12, 2023

2023 Wildfire Student Simulation Competition

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

NASPAA is pleased to officially announce the 2023 Student Simulation Competition, which will take place on February 25th and on March 4th, 2023, and will feature the Forio Wildfire Simulation designed by Professor Matt Koschmann of the University of Colorado Boulder. More details

Save the Date! NASPAA 2023 Annual Conference

October 11-13, 2023 Pittsburgh, PA

Save the date! NASPAA's 2023 Annual Conference will be held at the Omni Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA October 11-13, 2023. We look forward to seeing you there!

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