I/ITSEC Peer Committees for 2017

TRAINING This subcommittee seeks papers that discuss the application of innovative concepts, methods and technologies to create effective training solutions. Papers should present a design framework based on literature, analysis of current solutions and training needs, and practical application. Popular topic areas include agile and adaptive training strategies, integration techniques, training system interoperability, individual and collective team training, crew coordination, and legacy system upgrades. Evaluations of training effectiveness and lessons learned, documented with quantifiable data, are also encouraged. Emerging areas of interest include technology- based medical training, cyber training, augmented reality and virtual training environments, game-based learning, and training techniques to deal with uncertain and rapidly changing environments. The subcommittee is interested in all phases of training system design and development including planning, analysis, design, development, deployment, evaluation and life cycle support. Submissions from new industries that demonstrate innovative and effective training methods are welcomed.

SIMULATION This subcommittee seeks papers on the applied science of modeling and simulation, including simulation architectures and techniques, representation of synthetic entities or environments, and analysis of model and simulation results. In addition to training applications, papers addressing the use of M&S in test and evaluation, experimentation, acquisition, and analysis are sought. Discussions should detail the technical challenges, lessons learned, and unique developments associated with creating, interacting with, and maintaining simulation systems. Topics of interest include: the evolution of modeling and simulation technology; interoperable simulation architectures; human behavioral modeling; advances in medical simulation; cyber effects; physical and behavioral representations of entities and environments within live, virtual, constructive simulations and gaming (LVC-G) ); and big data and data analytics.

EDUCATION This subcommittee seeks papers that discuss the development and application of instructional strategies, methods, theories, and best practices that promote or advance learning. Papers should clearly articulate recent and innovative advances in the development and application of standards, methods, theories and strategies across all phases of the learning lifecycle (analysis, design, development, delivery, and evaluation) to promote and/or accelerate learning. Of particular interest are papers that report qualitative and/or quantitative data using new and innovative media types. The use of big data and analytics as a means to further accelerate learning and provide capture large data sets that can be used for qualitative and or quantitative educational research is another area of interest. The Education Subcommittee welcomes conceptual papers discussing continuous improvements to military, corporate, or STEM education that will accelerate learning research and theory, and can be implemented in an operational context to support the paper�s findings. Emerging areas of interest include but are not limited to individual, team, collective, joint, and coalition training leveraging strategies that include mobile, social, blended and adaptive learning.

EMERGING CONCEPTS & INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES This subcommittee is seeking papers that discuss emerging and innovative technologies, methodologies, or concepts associated with simulation, training, education, and support to operations across the spectrum of government, industry, academia, and international uses. The papers should clearly explain how the topic advances the state of the art, builds upon prior related work in the subject area, and demonstrates use/application in defense, transportation, homeland security, medical, law enforcement, or other areas. New, emerging topics will include the use of modeling and simulation to support current and future workforce development, promote integration across different disciplines, and enable the development of ground-breaking technologies. Candidate papers should thoroughly describe the challenges that were encountered and creative solutions that were implemented. Special consideration will be given to papers that are based upon solid research principles and present detailed results of interdisciplinary research efforts.

HUMAN PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS & ENGINEERING This subcommittee seeks papers that focus on the human dimension, addressing humans as an integral component within systems and in mission accomplishment. Papers should address the application of Human Performance Analysis & Engineering (HPAE) topics such as: achieving the third off-set, human performance measurement/effectiveness methods, tools, and evaluations; human-computer interface (HCI) design and evaluation; usability/user experience; decision-support systems; knowledge management tools and techniques and impact of HPAE on organizations. Specifically, the subcommittee seeks papers that leverage and extend the capabilities of an individual or team during training, and/or impact learning transfer and operations, especially those associated with cyber, LVC, Black Swan events and medical. Papers supported by human performance data gathered from innovative, scientifically valid experiments are especially valued.

POLICY, STANDARDS, MANAGEMENT & ACQUISITION This subcommittee is seeking papers related to policy and standards issues and solutions associated with the acquisition and implementation of education, training, courseware and simulations and the maintenance of these capabilities. Papers are sought that provide insight into innovative approaches to managing requirements for acquiring, implementing, and sustaining these capabilities. Where possible papers should characterize innovative processes or techniques to improve return on investment and may also provide qualitative and quantitative data or metrics to help substantiate outcomes discussed within the paper. Papers may address emerging policy, standards, or the need for policy, standards or management with respect to education, training, simulations, big data, data analysis and cybersecurity. The PSMA subcommittee is also interested in papers that address innovative strategies for leveraging intellectual property that supports maintenance or competition for training and simulation capabilities.