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ICONS Project

Affiliated Institution

The International Communication & Negotiation Simulations (ICONS) Project designs and delivers dynamic role-play simulations for students and professionals worldwide. Our interactive online simulations immerse participants in the roles of decision-makers tasked with resolving contentious issues. ICONS simulation exercises feature engaging content, peer collaboration tools, and active learning through our powerful online simulation interface, ICONSnet.

Based at the University of Maryland, ICONS' team includes educators, simulation developers, and subject matter experts. Through our three divisions (Education, Training, and Policy and Research), ICONS serves the online simulation and experiential education needs of a wide spectrum of clients -- from academic instructors to seasoned business executives to policy-makers.