2. Student Chapters of the Society for Modeling and Simulation Intl. (SCS) José L. (Sevi) Sevillano SCS VP Membership

3. Self-introduction  Dr. José L. (Sevi) Sevillano  Associate Professor, University of Seville (Spain)  Vice-President for Membership, The Society for Modeling & Simulation International (SCS)  E-mail: vpmembership@scs.org vpmembership@scs.org

4. Society for Modeling and Simulation International - SCS  SCS is the world’s premier professional society devoted to modeling and simulation (M&S): http://www.scs.orghttp://www.scs.org  Established in 1952  Central Office in San Diego, CA (USA)  Membership includes individuals from industry, government and academia whose interests span all aspects of M&S.  Mision:  to promote the use of modeling and simulation in ever expanding application areas through education and providing a forum where the scientific basis for its foundations can be enriched through education and research.  Vision:  to be the premier society for the M&S community and the place where people who develop, teach, study and use M&S technologies get together to share ideas, build customer bases, network and together push forward the boundaries of the M&S enterprise.

5. Society for Modeling and Simulation International - SCS  Xcom Commitee:  President Mohammad S. Obaidat Monmouth University, USA  Past President John "Drew" Hamilton, Jr. Auburn University, USA  Senior Vice President David Cook Stephen F. Austin State University, USA  VP Conferences Hamid Vakilzadian University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA  VP Membership Jose L. (Sevi) Sevillano University of Seville, Spain  VP Publications Tuncer Ören University of Ottawa, Canada  VP Education Helena Szczerbicka University of Hannover, Germany  Secretary Richard MacDonald RAM Laboratories, Inc., USA  Treasurer Jerry M. Couretas Lockheed Martin, USA

6. Society for Modeling and Simulation International - SCS SERVICES:  Conferences:  Springsim, Summersim, PowerPlantSim, etc.  Journals:  Simulation: Transactions of the SCS. (Sage Pub., indexed in Journal Citation Reports)  JDMS (Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation)  SCS M&S Magazine  SCS M&S Newsletter  SCS Distinguished Lectureship Program  aimed at providing distinguished lecturers who are authorities in modeling and simulation theory, applications and related disciplines MEMBERSHIP GRADES:  Regular, Senior, Professional, Premier, Student.

7. Membership Benefits Matrix

8. SCS Student Chapters  At the Society for Modeling and Simulation International (SCS) we perceive current students of Modeling and Simulation (M&S) as our future colleagues. Accordingly, we encourage involvement of students at the activities of the SCS through Student Memberships and/or through Student Chapters.  AVP Student Chapters:  Dr. Tuncer Ören School of Information Technology and Engineering (SITE) Faculty of Engineering University of Ottawa

9. SCS Student Chapters: Potential Benefits  Be part of an international platform to organize activities to disseminate and acquire knowledge of the theory and practice of all aspects of modeling and simulation, its applications, allied branches of engineering or the related arts and sciences, as well as the academic and professional development of members.  Organize seminars: by students about their theses, by local, national, or international professionals.  Express opinions and post activities at the website of their Student Chapter.  Be part of SCS, a well established (in 1952) large and international organization dedicated to applications, development, education, and research in modeling and simulation.  Become student member and get involved in activities of the SCS, receive information and participate in SCS conferences.  Have the opportunity to share the news about the activities of the Student Chapter with the members of SCS via the SCS M&S Newsletter.  Get special rates on conference registration.  Benefit from the SCS Distinguished Lectureship Program.  Future professionals may benefit from the experience by being involved in professional activities in addition to taking courses and writing theses.

10. Student Chapters of SCS (in order of establishment)

11. Concluding remarks  In this term (beginning in Summer 2009):  SCS M&S Newsletter and SCS M&S Magazine have been re- invigorated  New Web Site and Membership System  Solid membership base and finances in excellent shape  Five new Student Chapters. The ninth Student Chapter is being formed at the University of Nebraska (USA)  …  Many thanks to our SCS President, Prof. Mohammad S. Obaidat for his outstanding leadership, vision, and support

12. And finally…  I would like to reiterate my willingness to have a close relationship with all SCS members, and particularly with Student Chapters.  Please do not hesitate to contact me at vpmembership@scs.org. vpmembership@scs.org  Sincerely,  Dr. José L. (Sevi) Sevillano