MODSIM WORLD 2008
Pre-Conference Workshops
1:00 PM– 5:00 PM
Monday, September 15, 2008

*All workshops will take place on Monday, Sept. 15 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Workshop 1
Introduction to Simulations, System Dynamics, and Stella: 
An Earth “Systems” Science Workshop

Workshop 2
Modeling and Simulation - An Introduction for Health and Medical Professionals

Workshop 3
Introduction to Concept Development and Experimentation:
A Recognized Military Method

Workshop 4
Introduction to Certified Modeling & Simulation Professional

Workshop 5
Business Development in the Modeling and Simulation Arena

Introduction to Simulations, System Dynamics, and Stella:
An Earth “Systems” Science Workshop

In this workshop, attendees will be introduced to using simulations and Stella to teach Earth science as a system.   Drs. S. Raj Chaudhury (CNU) and Lin H. Chambers (NASA Langley) will demonstrate how to utilize these tools in a classroom, “system dynamics modeling” environment.   They will also demonstrate system dynamics as a computer modeling technique that can be used to produce dynamic simulation models for teaching and learning earth science as a system.   The basics of a system dynamics software package called Stella will be introduced and modeling exercises that utilize the Stella software will be undertaken in the workshop.   No prior modeling experience or use of Stella is necessary, however, participants are required to bring a lap top to the workshop.

Pre-Conference Workshop Leaders  

Participation

Enrollment is limited to 30.
Registration is FREE and is “first come, first served”.

How to Register?
Contact Sheila Flanagan at VMASC.   She can be reached by telephone at 757-686-6208,  
by fax at 757-686-6214, and by email at SFlanaga@odu.edu .  

Modeling and Simulation - An Introduction for Health and
Medical Professionals

Most health and medical professionals   are hearing the terms "modeling" and "simulation" (M&S) with greater frequency in their disciplines. In this workshop, Drs. Holly Gaff (VMASC, ODU) and Gianluca DeLeo (VMASC, ODU) will cover   the core concepts of M&S using tangible examples from health and medicine. Two major areas   addressed will include:   (1) simulator and physical simulation, and (2) mathematical modeling and computer simulations. No prior knowledge of M&S is expected.   Participants will acquire a basic understanding of M&S in order to truly benefit from the subsequent MODSIM World Conference and appreciate how M&S is transforming healthcare.

Pre-Conference Workshop Leaders

Participation

Enrollment is limited to 30.
Registration is FREE and is “first come, first served”.

How to Register?

Contact Sheila Flanagan at VMASC.   She can be reached by telephone at 757-686-6208,   by fax at 757-686-6214, and by email at SFlanaga@odu.edu .  

Introduction to Concept Development and Experimentation:
A Recognized Military Method

About This Workshop

Concept Development and Experimentation designates a method which allows us to predict, by way of experimentation, whether certain concepts, theoretical constructs, sub-systems or systems are apt to meet the requirements imposed by the transformation process and can be gainfully integrated into an overarching system.

Who Should Attend?

Any conference attendee who wants to augment their skill set with techniques found to be of value in getting new capability quickly into the hands of war fighter.

What Will You Learn?

• Terminology
• Fundamentals of operational concept development
• Fundamentals of operational experimentation
• Application of these techniques to strategic, operational and tactical challenges

The Instructors

Experienced practitioners from Allied Command Transformation (NATO)
Experienced practitioners from US Joint Forces Command

Logistics

Nothing special required.

Participation

Enrollment is limited to 50.
Registration is FREE and is “first come, first serve”.

Introduction to Certified Modeling and Simulation Professionals

About This Workshop

"Introduction to Certified Modeling & Simulation Professionals" (CMSP) will be held on Monday, September, 15, 2008, from 1:00 - 3:00 PM as a MODSIM World 2008 pre-conference workshop. The workshop will present the current examination process and the expected revisions to the process, as well as an overview of the content currently employed CMSP Exam.

Pre-Conference Workshop Contacts

Who Should Attend? - Any conference attendee who wants to augment their skill set with techniques found to be of value in getting new capability quickly into the hands of war fighter.

What Will You Learn?

• Processes to certify and re-certify
• Fundamental topics that are covered by the exam
• Insights on how to best prepare for the certification exam

The Instructors - Dr. Amy E. Henninger, a member of the Research Staff at the Institute for Defense Analysis (IDA) where she provides technical guidance and analytic support to a variety of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) programs).

Logistics - Nothing special required.

Participation - Enrollment is limited to 50.
Registration is FREE and is “first come, first serve”.

Business Development in the Modeling and Simulation Arena

About This Workshop

This tutorial is focused on the Canadian Trade Mission, and as such, will specifically address regulations regarding trade Canadian / US. However, the general aspects of the tutorial such as business development in Virginia and Hampton Roads as well as information on University research programs are applicable to all conference attendees. This MODSIM World 2008 pre-conference workshop will be held on Monday, September, 15, 2008, from 3:00 - 5:00 PM.

Who Should Attend? - All Canadian Trade Mission members and any conference participants interested in learning about strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to conducting M&S business in Hampton Roads.

Tutorial Outline

• Canadian Embassy welcome and introduction to the tutorial
• Canadian Honorary Counsel in Virginia - (invited)
• Virginia Economic Development Partnership
• The Prime/Sub relationship
• SAIC
• Mymic LLC
• Doing Business with Universities
• Old Dominion University “International Business Visitors’ Center”
• Canadian Trade Commissioner Wrap Up
• Canadian Only Session

The Instructors - Experienced trade and business development experts

Logistics - Nothing special required.

Participation - Enrollment is limited to 50 with the first 24 (or more as required) seats going to the Canadian Trade Mission.
Registration is FREE and is “first come, first serve”.

Last Updated: 07/22/2008