Simulation Lab Research

Project Delivery

Time

Fall 2025

Informing simulation center planning through benchmarking, product scan, and telesimulation cases

Conducted independent research to support planning for Georgetown’s future simulation center. The project examined peer university simulation labs, online simulation products, and telesimulation cases, then translated that research into comparable planning options for discussion and decision-making.

Context

The research was intended to inform planning for a new simulation center at Georgetown by providing a clearer view of peer infrastructure, current remote-access practices, and available digital or hybrid simulation options.

Process

Defined comparison categories for peer simulation labs
Structured findings from university websites into a benchmarking summary
Compared online simulation products by modality, assessment, and nursing competency alignment
Reviewed telesimulation cases for fit with nursing education and interaction design
Identified patterns, gaps, and possible directions for Georgetown
Synthesized the work into a written summary with charts and a slide deck

Problem

Relevant information existed across institutions, products, and case examples, but it was fragmented and difficult to compare in a way that could guide planning conversations.

Deliverables

Written summary with charts
Slide deck
Telesimulation case review

Outcomes

Turned benchmarking, product scan, and case research into clearer planning options for Georgetown’s simulation center, later shared by CNDLS within the team and with the project lead.

Reflection

This project reinforced that planning research is most useful when it turns broad information into structured options. It also strengthened how I approach design more generally: whether designing courses or future learning environments, strong decisions depend on research that clarifies direction early.

Context

Process

Defined comparison categories for peer simulation labs
Structured findings from university websites into a benchmarking summary
Compared online simulation products by modality, assessment, and nursing competency alignment
Reviewed telesimulation cases for fit with nursing education and interaction design
Identified patterns, gaps, and possible directions for Georgetown
Synthesized the work into a written summary with charts and a slide deck

Problem

Relevant information existed across institutions, products, and case examples, but it was fragmented and difficult to compare in a way that could guide planning conversations.

Deliverables

Written summary with charts
Slide deck
Telesimulation case review

Outcomes

Turned benchmarking, product scan, and case research into clearer planning options for Georgetown’s simulation center, later shared by CNDLS within the team and with the project lead.

Reflection

Simulation Lab Research

What this project shows

Turning research into planning options
Defining comparison frameworks
Strategic research for future learning environments

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