in collaboration with
ACM/SIGSIM

April 14 - 17, 2008

Crowne Plaza Ottawa Hotel
Ottawa, Canada

Group Code for Reservations: SMS

Note: The hotel's automated reservation system is currently only accepting Conference reservations with an arrival date no earlier than April 12 and a departing date no later than April 17. If you experience problems with booking your room outside this period, you can contact the hotel directly. We are currently working with the hotel to extend the period in their system.
 

General Chair
Dr. Hassan Rajaei
Bowling Green State University, USA
 

Vice General Chair
Gabriel A. Wainer
Carleton University,  Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
  

Program Chair
Michael J. Chinni
US ARMY - RDECOM - ARDEC
    

Tutorials Chair
Prof. Axel Lehmann
Universitaet der Bundeswehr Muenchen
  

Poster Chair
Abdolreza Abhari
Ryerson University,  Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  

Awards Chair
Dr. Maurice J. Ades
Westinghouse Savannah River Company, USA
  

Exhibits & Publicity Chair
David Long
SAGETEA Group
  

Sponsored by
The Society for Modeling and Simulation International
P.O. Box 17900
San Diego, CA  92177-7900
Tel: 858-277-3888
Fax: 858-277-3930
E-mail: scs@scs.org
http://www.scs.org

in collaboration with
ACM/SIGSIM

Spring Simulation Multiconference 2008 (SpringSim'08)

Modeling & Simulation in Education (MSE)

Final Program

General Chairs:

• Dr. Catherine M. Banks, Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC) / Old Dominion University
• Dr. John Sokolowski, Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC) / Old Dominion University

Program-at-a-Glance:

• Session 1: MSE Plenary
• Session 2: The Continuity of M&S Education
• Session 3: Panel: Building the M&S Research Agenda
• Session 5: The Education Continuum
• Session 6: Game-based Learning: The Future of Education
• Session 7: Unique Uses in the Classroom

• Monday April 14, 10:30 - 12:00; Session 1: MSE Plenary
  Chair: Dr. John Sokolowski, Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC) / Old Dominion University
  • The Future of Simulation
    • R. Bowen Loftin; VP & CEO - Maritime Systems Engineering, Texas A&M University at Galveston
       
• Monday April 14, 1:30 - 3:00; Session 2: The Continuity of M&S Education
  Chair: Dr. Catherine M. Banks, Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC) / Old Dominion University
  • Invited Paper: An Institutional Model for the Administration and Support of Multidisciplinary M&S Graduate Programs
    • Phil Langlais; Vice Provost Graduate Studies and Research, Old Dominion University
  • Invited Paper: A Multidisciplinary Model for M&S Graduate Education
    • Roland Mielke, et al.; M&S Graduate Program Director, Old Dominion University
        
• Monday April 14, 3:30 - 5:00; Session 3: Panel: Building the M&S Research Agenda
  Chair: Dr. Catherine M. Banks, Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC) / Old Dominion University
  • Dr. John Sokolowski, Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC) / Old Dominion University
  • Mikel Petty; Director Center for Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis - University of Alabama, Huntsville
  • Bowen Loftin; VP & CEO - Maritime Systems Engineering - Texas A&M University/Galveston
      
• Tuesday April 15, 10:30 - 12:00; Session 5: The Education Continuum
  Chair: Dr. John Sokolowski, Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC) / Old Dominion University
  • Compelling Challenges and Recommended Solutions: Developing a Continuity of M&S Education from Public School to Graduate Studies
    • Dr. Catherine M. Banks, Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC) / Old Dominion University
  • A Soft Computing Decision Support Framework to Improve the e-Learning Experience
    • F. Castro, A. Nebot; University of Catalonia
    • F. Mugica; Latin American Institute of Edu.Comm.
  • Mechatronic and Bond Graph in Education
    • A. Naamane - Laboratory of Science and Information Systems (LSIS)
       
• Tuesday April 15, 1:30 - 3:00; Session 6: Game-based Learning: The Future of Education
  Chair: Dr. Catherine M. Banks, Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC) / Old Dominion University
  • The Design of An Electronic Notebook for the Development of Meta-Cognitive Strategies and Self-Assessment In Game-Based Learning
    • A. Adcock, G. Watson, G. Morrison, L. Belfore; Old Dominion University
  • Review of Simulation and Gaming Curricula in U.S. Instructional Design & Technology Programs
    • G. Watson , G. Morrison, A. Adcock; Old Dominion University
       
• Tuesday April 15, 3:30 - 5:00; Session 7: Unique Uses in the Classroom
  Chair: Dr. John Sokolowski, Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC) / Old Dominion University
  • Thunder Run in the Classroom
    • S. Gauthier, M. Kwinn; US Military Academy - West Point
  • Simulation Across the Spectrum of Submarine Training
    • M. Jones - Ph.D. candidate, Old Dominion University
  • A Blackjack Simulation for Teaching the Use of Scientific Method
    • L. Tichenor; Western Illinois University