© Ören M&SNet, OC-MISS, and International Synergistic Opportunities” 1 M&SNet, OC-MISS, and International Synergistic Opportunities JSMARTS Vision Workshop Director Material Acquisition and Support Program (DMASP) Ottawa, ON, June 16-17, 2004 Tuncer Ören, Emeritus Professor Founding Director: M&SNet SITE, University of Ottawa Ottawa, ON, Canada

© Ören M&SNet, OC-MISS, and International Synergistic Opportunities” 2 M&SNet: McLeod Modeling & Simulation Network (SCS) Aims: Established in 2003 by the Society for Modeling and Simulation International The M&SNet is a consortium of co-operating independent organizations active in several aspects of M&S (modeling and simulation) domain: professionalism, research, education, and knowledge dissemination Aims to provide an organizational structure that will serve to integrate and enrich, within its organizations, M&S activities throughout the world. A framework to interact, share expertise, and work on problems of common interest in M&S. Mission is to foster: professionalism in modeling and simulation, advancing the art and science of M&S, applying M&S in all domains where it is applicable, and disseminating M&S-related knowledge.

© Ören M&SNet, OC-MISS, and International Synergistic Opportunities” 3 M&SNet: M&SNet Activities Us 1. We can benefit from the international potential of the M&SNet to solve our problems 2. We can contribute to the international activities of M&SNet and benefit from this contribution To explore the synergy please contact Tuncer Ören:

© Ören M&SNet, OC-MISS, and International Synergistic Opportunities” 4 M&SNet – Member Organizations 1. MISS (McLeod Institute of Simulation Sciences) 2.USA: ACIMS (Arizona Center for Integrative Modeling and Simulation) 3.Italy: MISS: Genoa Center 4.Canada: OC-MISS (MISS: Ottawa Center) 5.USA: AMSL (The Auburn Modeling and Simulation Laboratory) 6.France: MISS: LSIS Center - (Laboratoire des Sciences de l’Information et des Systèmes - Information and Systems Sciences Laboratory) 7.Korea: SMS (Systems Modeling Simulation) Laboratory at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) 8.USA: IST - Institute for Simulation & Training (University of Central Florida) 9.USA: SENDLAB - Secure Network Systems Design 10.USA: BioSystems Group (UCSF - University of California San Francisco)

© Ören M&SNet, OC-MISS, and International Synergistic Opportunities” 5 M&SNet Workshop – Power of Synergy July 24-25, 2004, San Jose, CA (Just before the SCSC 2004) Four types of participations are foreseen: 1. Presentations by representatives of M&SNet member organizations to highlight the types of cooperation possibilities. 2. Presentations by members of M&SNet member organizations to highlight the possible research topics they would like to initiate and/or join forces with other M&SNet member organizations. In addition, presentations will be invited from: 3. Representatives of organizations who may want to consider joining M&SNet. 4. Representatives of organizations who would like to observe the potential of M&SNet and/or announce challenging Modeling and Simulation project funding possibilities.

© Ören M&SNet, OC-MISS, and International Synergistic Opportunities” 6 Professional Ethics: All member organizations of M&SNet endorse the Code of Professional Ethics for Simulationists (adopted by the SCS). Further information about Ethics for simulationists:

© Ören M&SNet, OC-MISS, and International Synergistic Opportunities” 7 Professional Ethics: Other organizations that endorse the Code of Professional Ethics for Simulationists: SCS - Society for Modeling and Simulation International SISO - Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization SISO Canada AMSC - Alabama Modeling and Simulation Council

© Ören M&SNet, OC-MISS, and International Synergistic Opportunities” 8 MISS - McLeod Institute of Simulation Sciences (The Policy and Procedures of MISS is ratified by the SCS, July 2003) Belgium Canada China France Germany Hungary Italy Latvia Mexico Poland UK USA with Centers in:

© Ören M&SNet, OC-MISS, and International Synergistic Opportunities” 9 OC-MISS*: Ottawa Center of MISS (The McLeod Institute of Simulation Sciences) of SCS (The Society for Modeling and Simulation International) OC-MISS is a Center of MISS. OC-MISS is a member organization of M&SNet. As a member organization of M&SNet and as a Center of MISS, OC-MISS endorses the Code of Professional Ethics for Simulationists. * Jointly at the University of Ottawa and Carleton University

© Ören M&SNet, OC-MISS, and International Synergistic Opportunities” 10 The Ottawa Center of the MISS network (OC-MISS) is committed to promoting the modeling and simulation discipline within Ottawa's National Capital Region. Mission of OC-MISS:

© Ören M&SNet, OC-MISS, and International Synergistic Opportunities” 11 More specifically, the goals are as follows: To promote widespread and successful use of modeling and simulation in the National Capital Region in such areas as: education, business, engineering, science, social systems/governance (including international relations, conflict management, peace support/assurance operations), and several aspects of defense requirements. To stimulate the development of modeling and simulation companies in Ottawa contributing to the solution of national and international problems. To enhance the educational opportunities in modeling and simulation in the National Capital Region including graduate theses work, academic courses, and professional training and seminars. To contribute to the advancement of the state-of-the-art of modeling and simulation methodology, technology, and tools. To contribute to the development of modeling and simulation as a professional discipline.

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