The ASSESS Initiative was formed to bring together key players, users, developers, and researchers of simulation software, to guide and influence software strategies for performing model-based analysis, simulation, and systems engineering with a vision “To significantly expand the use and benefit of software tools for model-based analysis, simulation, and systems engineering in the engineering applications domain.” “Democratization of Engineering Simulation is one theme of the ASSESS Initiative to facilitate a revolution of Engineering Simulation across multiple industries, applications, and users,” said Joe Walsh, CEO, and Cofounder of the ASSESS Initiative.  “We are proud of the recognition of our efforts.”